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Monday Essentials: Chili Contestants Sought, Weather and Facebook

Patch highlights some helpful and interesting things around town.

Here are five things residents of Montrose - La Crescenta need to know today.

1. Weather: Expect a high of around 87 degrees and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise: 5:57 a.m. Sunset: 8:01 p.m.

2. In the calendar: Pencil in Saturday at 9 a.m. for a morning stroll around Rosemont Preserve. Dr. James Adams of USC will lead the walk and point out medicinal and food uses for plants in the preserve. 

3. Calling all cooks: How good is your chili? Put it to the test and earn bragging rights for a year. Organizers of the fourth annual La Crescenta Chili Cook-Off are seeking contestants for the Aug. 10 competition.

4. New blog post: Blogger Rick Dinger posted a new blog over the weekend sharing his insight on "What to consider when buying a car for your teen." Some helpful advice here if you're in this situation.

5. Connect on Facebook: Did you know Montrose - La Crescenta Patch has a Facebook page? "Like" the page to receive regular updates about the community in your newsfeed.


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