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🌱 Patch AM: How an Aliso Niguel standout turned zero calls into an MIT offer
Be sure to catch Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary on the Aliso Viejo Patch calendar
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!)
- 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 ★
- Premier Showcase at Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary →
3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625,
2:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Festival of Tabla - Day 2 →
Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo
11:00 am - 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 - American Legion Auxiliary South Orange County Unit 281 Fundraiser →
Salt Creek Wine Company, 30100 Town Center Dr, Laguna Niguel
2:00 pm - Got Medicare Questions? →
Mother's Market & Kitchen, 24165 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods
4:30 pm - Laguna Niguel Woman's Club September General Meeting →
Laguna Niguel City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday September 10
📣 Aliso Viejo Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sea Country Festival 2026 →
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
7:00 pm - Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - 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 - Flag Deck #1
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
8:15 am - [OXFORD] Back to School Night
Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Aliso Viejo PatchAM possible:
- Capstone Federal Credit Union — (949) 716-5746
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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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