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🌱 Patch AM: Which Westmont High students just became National Merit semifinalists?
Spotted on the Campbell calendar: 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame

Good morning Campbell! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Westmont High students just became National Merit semifinalists?
Also on today's calendar: 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• List: National Merit Scholarship semifinalists from the Bay Area, class of 2027 (mercurynews.com) — Campbell families can celebrate several Westmont High School students being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, a distinction earned by less than 1% of U.S. seniors. The long Bay Area list highlights how these Campbell scholars stood out on the PSAT and now advance toward potential finalist status and scholarship awards next spring.
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📸 Around Campbell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Campbell
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★ Featured events ★
- 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame →
Flame of Liberty Memorial, Los Gatos Civic Center, 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030,
9:30 am - Cellsonics Online Auction →
San Jose
9:00 am - Techfootin #127 Online Auction →
Campbell
9:00 am - Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in San Jose! →
Westfield Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
7:30 pm - Buy One, Get One 50% Off General Admission at The Tech Interactive →
The Tech Interactive, 201 S Market St, San Jose
10:00 am
Friday September 11
Tuesday September 15
Friday September 25
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- FOSSIL LIVE AT THE CEDAR ROOM →
Cedar Room, 1875 S Bascom Ave Ste 100, Campbell
8:00 pm - Kindergarten Readiness Class at DaVinci Academy →
DaVinci Academy of Silicon Valley, 1 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell - Wine & Wellness: An Afternoon of Wine, Wellness & Hope | Campbell →
Ainsley House, 300 Grant Street, Campbell - Friends of the Campbell Library - Book & Record Sale →
77 Harrison Ave, Campbell
10:00 am - Bonsai 101 - Campbell →
SummerWinds Nursery, 2460 South Winchester Boulevard, Campbell - An Afternoon of Flute and Harp →
First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose
3:00 pm - PGS Gold & Coin Buying Event - Campbell →
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza, 1995 S Bascom Ave, Campbell
10:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PG&E Tree Trimming - A Few Words to the Wise (560 words, two photos)
I have two 100-plus-year-old American Elms in the backyard where I've lived for 12 years. Several times over this period, PG&E has sent a crew to… (Nextdoor Westchester Park)
- Campbell Union School District posted a job opening for Summer Custodial / Maintenance Support (Hourly / On Call) in Campbell. Apply here.
- Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Greeter / Counter Desk Attendant in Cupertino. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Campbell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Los Gatos
- Op-Ed: These questions about the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition must be answered (losgatan.com)
- Los Gatos company Christie's Sereno, now 20, expands to Carmel-by-the-Sea (losgatan.com)
- Robutler Bags $400,000 Investment (thesaasnews.com)
Saratoga
- Cancer CAREpoint hosts garden party at Montalvo Arts Center (losgatan.com)
Ok Campbell! 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!
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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