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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 25

Today's info and events, updated several times daily.

1. Crescenta Valley impressed judges at the JPL Regional Science Bowl this Saturday, winning the Sportsmanship Award - a trip to Catalina Island to explore the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies. Check out how the team of five math and science wiz's performed against 24 Southern California teams . 

2. If it's a creature that crawls, slithers, swims or barks, you can definitely find it at . See owner Alyce Russell tell the story of her family's long-owned pet shop and critter locale . 

3. Need a cheap way to advertise your local biz? Montrose Patch offers you FREE classified advertising. Follow the link here to start your classified ad. 

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4. Where in Montrose wants you to pick out where this mini motorbike rests. Leave us your guess . 

5. Local parents can come together at the tonight at 7:15 p.m. at Crescenta-Canada YMCA. Tonight's discussion focuses on the Blame Game and how when teens struggle, it's easy to blame the child, parents, teachers and extended family. The group will come up with resolutions to stop blame and empower teens.  

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