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Must-Read Blogs of the Week: Bear Sighting, Dispatches From Uganda and More

Don't miss the most interesting blogs from around the west San Gabriel Valley and Crescenta Valley Patch sites.

The blogging platform on Patch is where the community goes to share viewpoints and interesting happenings each day. 

Check out some of the most interesting and popular Patch blog posts from the west San Gabriel Valley and Crescenta Valley Patch sites over the last week. 

Interested in blogging on Patch? Email lindsey.baguio[at]patch.com

Just Peachy in Uganda


Blogger Lori Freeman Cleveland, who grew up in La Cañada and attended La Cañada Presbyterian Church, shares dispatches from Uganda. Read her thoughts  and experiences a year into her two-year stay.

Un BEAR-lievable!!

Blogger Dan Spiegel in Arcadia wrote Saturday: "Okay, I recall seeing racoons, coyotes, squirrels, snakes and lizards but, never, was there a bear walking the yard."

You'll have to check out the photos in his blog post for another look at the intruder casually walking atop the wall of his father's backyard. 

College Advising: Setting Your Course to College!

Blogger Patti Brugman in South Pasadena provided ways to help college applicants find personal areas of strength to increase academic success and college acceptances.

A summer of Shows by Monrovia's own Centre Stage Inc!

Blogger Keely Milliken in Monrovia shared a family-friendly stage production starring youth from the community. You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will take the stage in August.


Pasadena CA real estate: Demand is easing

Blogger Terri Barton observed Pasadena real estate are slipping prices as demand slacked off, based on trends released July 18.

"Teachers open the door...You enter by yourself..."

Blogger Vivian Chen of San Marino attended Mike Eng's swearing in ceremony on July 14 for the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District. Read her post details on the ceremony.

Wound Care Advantage Walks to Stop Diabetes

Blogger Nicole Walker shares a philanthropic event Sierra Madre's Wound Care Advantage center will be participating in Nov. 2. Her group is seeking participants or anyone who would like to make a donation toward the Los Angeles Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event at Griffith Park.


What to Consider When Buying a Car for Your Teen

Blogger Rick Dinger, an independent insurance agent serving the Montrose - La Crescenta area, provides some insight when it comes to buying a car for a teen. He answers questions like "Should I buy a new or a used car?" "What are the best cars for the money?" and "What are the safest cars to drive?"


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