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🌱 Patch AM: Where South Pasadena’s two brand-new pocket parks are opening next week
Also, don't miss Study for 18-34 year olds that live in LA on the South Pasadena Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Where South Pasadena’s two brand-new pocket parks are opening next week
Also on today's calendar: Study for 18-34 year olds that live in LA and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in South Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Pasadena To Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting for Two New Pocket Parks (coloradoboulevard.net) — South Pasadena has completed two new pocket parks and will celebrate with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, December 17, at Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park, followed by a photo stop at Grevelia Pocket Park. Funded by Measure A and Proposition 68 grants, the parks add new green space and recreation options designed to boost residents’ quality of life for years to come.
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📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Study for 18-34 year olds that live in LA
Virtual Online Interview,
9:00 am
Monday December 15
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Other local events
- Pasadena Pro Musica Holiday Concert!
First United Methodist Church of Pasadena , 500 E Colorado Blvd , Pasadena
4:00 pm - Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
12:30 pm - Read With STAR Volunteer Suze
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
6:00 pm - Computer Classes
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
3:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons for High School
Playa Vista Branch Library
4:00 pm - South Pasadena Farmers Market
South Pasadena Farmer's Market , 920 Meridian Ave , South Pasadena
4:00 pm - English Conversation With Ronnie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am - Deck The Walls of Barrett Hall
Pasadena Conservatory of Music (Barrett Hall) , 100 N. Hill Ave. , Pasadena
2:00 pm - South Pasadena Farmers’ Market
South Pasadena Farmer's Market , 920 Meridian Ave , South Pasadena
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AUSD Informational Booth at Alhambra Farmers Market
Alhambra Farmers Market , 100 S 2nd St , Alhambra
9:00 am - Annual Holiday Tea
Julienne Fine Foods & Celebrations , 2649 Mission St , San Marino
11:00 am - Asalto Navideño: Tribute to Hector Lavoe
The Granada LA , 17 S 1st St , Alhambra
5:00 pm - Baby and Toddler Storytime
Atwater Village Branch Library
10:30 am
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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- LA Fire Justice — (626) 684-3315
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Regal Executive Search, LLC posted a job opening for Accountant Tax Associate in South Pasadena. Apply here.
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens posted a job opening for Paper Conservator in San Marino. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pasadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alhambra
- New Homes For the Holidays (theeastsiderla.com)
- The LA gift guide that keeps your money in the community (lapublicpress.org)
- LA City Council approves $1M in new spending for LAPD (boyleheightsbeat.com)
San Gabriel
- Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Dec. 12-20 (sgvtribune.com)
- Former Arcadia Mayor James Helms dies at 100, leaving ‘extraordinary legacy' (sgvtribune.com)
- Protecting Community Citrus Trees During State Emergency (midvalleynews.com)
Ok South Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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