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🌱 Patch AM: Which San Marino students are advancing in the PTA Reflections contest?
Spotted on the San Marino calendar: Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel"
Good morning San Marino! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which San Marino students are advancing in the PTA Reflections contest?
- How San Marino’s girls stayed perfect in their Rio Hondo League opener
Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel" and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in San Marinofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in San Marinofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SMUSD Students Shine in First District PTA Reflections Program (pasadenanow.com) — San Marino families can celebrate eight SMUSD students who earned top honors in the First District PTA’s 2025–26 Reflections arts program, with several advancing to state-level judging. Winners span San Marino High, Huntington, and Valentine, showcasing local talent in dance, music, film, literature, and photography supported by the district’s strong arts and academic focus. 
• Muir girls soccer knocks off Crescenta Valley, eyes Arcadia next (fresnobee.com) — San Marino High’s girls soccer team stayed unbeaten, moving to 7-0-1 after a 3-1 Rio Hondo League-opening win over rival South Pasadena behind two goals from Sofia Rodriguez and another from Sabrina Garcia. The broader piece spotlights several standout local soccer programs, but San Marino’s strong start and league momentum are a key takeaway for Titan fans.
📸 Around San Marino
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marino
★ Featured events ★
- Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel"
St Luke's Episcopal Church, 122 California Ave, Monrovia
4:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
12:30 pm - Che-Yen Chen & Gilles Vonsattel
Rothenburg Hall , 1151 Oxford Rd , San Marino
7:30 pm - Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Computer Classes
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
3:00 pm - Tech TryOut Cart
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
📣 San Marino Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Filter Exchange Event
O'Reilly Auto Parts , 965 E Las Tunas Dr , San Gabriel
10:00 am - allcove: Beyond the Cove
CSC PACE Center , 726 E Main St Suite A , Alhambra
10:00 am - Free Kids Event: Storytime Adventures (Pasadena)
Lakeshore Learning Store , 3848 E Foothill Blvd , Pasadena
11:00 am - Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
1:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kittens up for adoption!
A friend of mine has been taking care of these kittens since they were born on July 1. Looking for loving homes. Preferably if someone could keep the… (Nextdoor Library District)
- Dribbler LLC posted a job opening for Private Soccer Coach in San Marino. Apply here.
- InstaSwim LLC posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in San Marino. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marino here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Gabriel
- Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Jan. 9-17 (sgvtribune.com)
- 3 RivCo Teens Rescued From Mount Baldy Following Deadly Week On The Peak (patch.com)
- A Concert for Altadena offers music and healing on Eaton Fire anniversary (sgvtribune.com)
Alhambra
- The True Story Behind Rosemead (time.com)
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