The SGV Digest

09/25/2025

🌟 Golden Hours & Local Vibes — SGV, This Week (Sept 25-Oct 1!) 🌟

Hey San Gabriel Valley fam — your latest SGV Digest is live, and it’s full of things to see, do, and celebrate around our neighborhoods. From food fests and creative music nights, to city updates and local business spotlights — there’s something for everyone.

🔹 Taste of Arcadia was a hit 🍔
🔹 Sierra Madre’s “IMAGINE” concert — live co-creation by musicians 🎶
🔹 Duarte’s 68th anniversary: come for the music, food, fun, cars 🚗
🔹 Outdoor movies, farmers markets, rides & more across the Valley

👉 Read the full newsletter and plan your week: Golden Hours, Local Treasures & SGV Happenings

Hey SGV neighbors! The days are getting shorter, but the Valley is brighter than ever with community events, new openings, and plenty to explore. From Monrovia to Montebello, your weekly roundup is here to keep you connected and inspired. Let’s make the most of this season together.

09/18/2025

🌟 What’s Happening in the SGV This Week? 🌟

From 🎶 live folk music in Pasadena to 🎉 lantern festivals in Monterey Park, 🍂 fall family fairs in Baldwin Park, and ☕ creative sips at Kamden Coffee, there’s no shortage of ways to connect, celebrate, and explore your San Gabriel Valley.

👉 Check out this week’s SGV Digest (Sept 18–24) for the full lineup of events, local news, and neighbor spotlights.

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As we embrace the beautiful September weather and the back-to-school energy in our communities, we're thrilled to bring you this week's highlights from across our beloved San Gabriel Valley. From Pomona to Pasadena and all points in between, let's celebrate what makes our region special!

09/17/2025

🌄✨ Your Weekly Window to the San Gabriel Valley is here!

Next newsletter release on 9/18/25

From Pomona to Pasadena (and every stop in between), we’re bringing you the best of local news, events, coffee spots, and community stories—all in one place. 📰☕🎉

👉 Stay connected. Stay inspired. Stay SGV.

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09/10/2025

How gratitude accidentally connected a community
We all know it feels good to say “thank you.” But what happens when those two little words spark something bigger than you ever imagined?

In this TED Talk, Geoff Welch shares the surprising story of how a simple project—writing thank you cards—blossomed into something much deeper: a powerful community connection he never saw coming.

"When you begin to express your gratitude, you have the opportunity to change everyone you share that message with. You don’t need a stage or a microphone—sometimes all it takes is a heartfelt thank you."

👉 Watch this talk to see how the smallest gestures of gratitude can create the biggest ripples in your community.

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In 2012 Geoff Welch inadvertently conceived a simple project that w...

09/10/2025

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🎬 Hollywood comes to Pasadena this week (plus historic win in Alhambra)

🌞 Good morning, San Gabriel Valley! From city halls to community centers, our valley is buzzing with life this week, and we’ve got the scoop. 🎬 Hollywood is setting up shop in Pasadena, 🏛️ Alhambra is celebrating a historic preservation win, and 🎡 your weekends are filling fast with ...

09/10/2025

🚉 Cooming Soon New A Line Opens + Dumplings, Beer, Art & Fall Fun in SGV

From Pomona to Pasadena, your guide to news, events, construction, and family fun across the San Gabriel Valley.

From Pomona to Pasadena, your guide to September & October news, events, construction, and family fun across the San Gabriel Valley. Discover San Gabriel Valley’s top events, news, and community highlights for Sept–Oct 2025. Festivals, family fun, date nights, and local updates!