Hey there, Capitola! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
Santa Cruz Film Festival
Job Search Skills for the 55+ Folks at Capitola Library
Intergroup Council Meeting at Mid-County Senior Center
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Soquel stuns nation's No. 1 ranked girls water polo team, wins prestigious Arroyo Grande Fall Classic Junior Grace Graessle and sophomore Ava Johnson each scored three goals,… (Nextdoor Jewel Box)
Seacliff Street Fair Sat Oct 10 from 11:30 - 4: Broadway (between Santa Cruz Ave and Center Ave) Llocal artists, food trucks, ice cream, crafts, kids corner, a dog parade, music, and more! Come for… (Nextdoor Jewel Box)
CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant in Capitola. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Soquel
Soquel stuns nation's No. 1 ranked girls water polo team, wins prestigious Arroyo Grande Fall Classic (santacruzsentinel.com)
Carmageddon: Aptos Village property dispute over rail trail heads to trial Oct. 19 (lookout.co)
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Oct. 5 (lookout.co)
Morning Lookout: Fact-checking contentious Santa Cruz mayoral race; Aptos Village property dispute (lookout.co)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!