🌱 Patch AM: Why Capitola’s bright waterfront ranks among Northern California’s best downtowns

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Capitola's bright waterfront ranks among Northern California's best downtowns

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Small Towns in Northern California with the Best Downtowns (worldatlas.com) — Downtown Capitola gets a flattering spotlight for its colorful Venetian Court buildings, sandy beach at the mouth of Soquel Creek, and the rebuilt Capitola Wharf with wider decks and new viewing features. The article suggests strolling the shoreline for bay views, then visiting the Capitola Historical Museum's early‑1900s cottage and bathhouse to better appreciate the town's coastal history.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Capitola

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Intergroup Council Meeting →
  Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Capitola Arcade →
  Mercantile Arcade, Capitola
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Fireworks Extravaganza →
  Capitola Wharf, Wharf Road, Capitola
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach →
  Capitola Beach, 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  6:00 pm
• Bingo Night for Save Our Shores at Cocoa Vino Capitola →
  Cocoa Vino Capitola, 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola
  7:00 pm
• General Service District Meeting (Hybrid) →
  Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola
  7:30 pm
• Spun at The Sand Bar →
  The Sand Bar, 211 Esplanade, Capitola
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Women On Waves →
  Capitola Beach Esplanade, Capitola
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• A Proper Autumn Tea →
  Casa Serrano, 412 Pacific St, Monterey
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate →
  , Santa Cruz
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Humpbacks have been very active the last month.
  This was from today out with Blue Ocean Whale Watch again. (Nextdoor Jewel Box)
• GREY BEARS REPAIR CAFE
  Sat 10- 3 from 10 am - 1 pm GREY BEARS WAREHOUSE 2710 CHANTICLEER AVE, SANTA CRUZ, HOW IT WORKS: • Bring in your broken appliance, toy, lamp, small… (Nextdoor Jewel Box)

• New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Homegoods & Floral Clerk in Capitola. Apply here.
• Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Food Runner, Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soquel

• Soquel girls water polo moves into semifinals at Arroyo Grande Fall Classic (santacruzsentinel.com)
• A Seabright Town Center? Maybe (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Driver pleads not guilty to killing bicyclist in Soquel crash - Aptos Life (aptoslife.com)

Aptos

• Strawberries drive increase in Santa Cruz County crop values - Aptos Life (aptoslife.com)
• Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, Oct. 2 (lookout.co)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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