🌱 Patch AM: How an Aliso Niguel standout turned zero calls into an MIT offer

Hello Aliso Viejo! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How an Aliso Niguel standout turned zero calls into an MIT offer

Also on today's calendar: Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Player Spotlight: The Powerful Recruiting Journey of 2027 Pitcher/Outfielder Alexa Manning & Why It Should Be Read by Every Prospect in the Class of 2028 & Beyond! (August 22, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com) — An Aliso Niguel High senior from Aliso Viejo, pitcher/outfielder Alexa Manning, shares how she turned strong academics and softball performance into a commitment opportunity with MIT. Her first-person recruiting story walks younger prospects through persistence, test scores, showcase camps, and waiting to commit until a school truly feels right.
   

📸 Around Aliso Viejo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aliso Viejo

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary →
  3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Festival of Tabla - Day 2 →
  Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo
  11:00 am
Monday August 24
• Aliso Viejo Country Club Charity Classic Golf Tournament →
  Aliso Viejo Country Club, 33 Santa Barbara Dr, Aliso Viejo
  10:00 am
• Dine For A Cause-American Legion Auxiliary South Orange County Unit 281 →
  The Bistro K, 30100 Town Center Dr, Laguna Niguel
  5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• American Legion Auxiliary South Orange County Unit 281 Fundraiser →
  Salt Creek Wine Company, 30100 Town Center Dr, Laguna Niguel
  2:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Got Medicare Questions? →
  Mother's Market & Kitchen, 24165 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Laguna Niguel Woman's Club September General Meeting →
  Laguna Niguel City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Sea Country Festival 2026 →
  Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
  7:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
Tuesday August 25
• Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
  Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
• Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills →
  In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Flag Deck #1
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  8:15 am
Thursday August 27
• [OXFORD] Back to School Night
  Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This Saturday at Pets Plus in SJC
  We have purebred BOXER PUPPIES, Now available, orphaned and nursed to full health… Bunch of other amazing dogs and puppies too. To view all are… (Nextdoor Aliso Viejo Canyon Vista)
• Looking for recommendations for a reliable house cleaner who has availability next week.
  I have a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment and am looking for a standard/deep cleaning. Thank you! (Nextdoor Windsong)

• Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Aliso Viejo. Apply here.
• Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Aliso Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aliso Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

• Scientists Say Lack of Sleep May Increase Your Hypertension Risk (prevention.com)
• Why Scientists Say Taking the Stairs Could Lengthen Your Life (prevention.com)
• Tucson golf ties run deep at Senior Women's Open (tucson.com)

Laguna Beach

• Music Director Ami Porat 082126 (stunewslaguna.com)

Ok Aliso Viejo! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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