Hello Capitola! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge #824
John Rybak + Friends @ Discretion Brewing at Discretion Brewing
Wednesday Night Trivia @6:30 PM at Cocoa Vino
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Sweet orange kitty hanging out at my house. Columbus Drive Seems young and was meowing for quite some time. Actually came in for a while. If anyone is missing her/him. (Nextdoor Cliffwood Heights)
Good morning, neighbors! I'm on the lookout for someone who installs quartz countertops. If you know of anyone who can help, please let me know. Thanks! (Nextdoor Cliffwood Heights)
Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Janitor - Capitola Mall Chili's in Capitola. Apply here.
Svetness posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.
🗞 Nearby News
Soquel
Participation numbers continue to rise at Scotts Valley (pressbanner.com)
Aptos
Full Overnight Closures of Highway 1 Near Aptos Set to Take Place September 20 & 21 (ca.gov)
Santa Cruz to build a new type of mental health care center for youth (santacruzlocal.org)
Dragonfly Year: Santa Cruz County Sees a Summer Bloom (goodtimes.sc)
Ok Capitola! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!