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Good morning to you Capitola! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Santa Cruz Film Festival
• A Proper Autumn Tea at Casa Serrano
• Fireworks Extravaganza

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
• Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📸 Around Capitola

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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
Sunday October 18
• A Proper Autumn Tea →
  Casa Serrano, 412 Pacific St, Monterey
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

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
• Bingo Night for Save Our Shores at Cocoa Vino Capitola →
  Cocoa Vino Capitola, 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola
  7:00 pm
• Spun at The Sand Bar →
  The Sand Bar, 211 Esplanade, Capitola
  7:30 pm
• General Service District Meeting (Hybrid) →
  Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Women On Waves →
  Capitola Beach Esplanade, Capitola
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Awaken to Awe & Qigong at Women on Waves →
  Capitola CA
  7:30 am
• Women On Waves →
  Capitola Beach Esplanade, Capitola
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate →
  , Santa Cruz
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 10
• Beach Cleanup @ Sunny Cove Beach →
  Sunny Cove Beach, Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz
  9:00 am
• Fall Plant Sale 2026 →
  Cabrillo College Horticulture Area, 1 Saunders Ave., Aptos
  9:00 am
• Beach Cleanup at Sunny Cove Beach →
  Sunny Cove Beach, Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz
  9:00 am
• Salsa Cubana Pop Up Class with Ana Saroj →
  Dance Studio, 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cafe de Ollo.
  Does any one know where I can get an authentic Cafe de Ollo anywhere between Santa Cruz and Watsonville? (Nextdoor Jewel Box)
• Hi Neighbors,
  My husband's Motorcycle was hit and knocked down while parked. It happend today 10/8 on Center Street in Capitola roughly between 12-2. If you live… (Nextdoor Capitola Beach)

• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Capitola. Apply here.
• Brinker International posted a job opening for Food Runner - Capitola Mall Chili's in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soquel

• MVC stuns Soquel in nonleague volleyball match (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Patterns for creative planting (santacruzsentinel.com)
• What's Happening This Weekend: Friday October 9 (slvpost.com)

Aptos

• Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, Oct. 9 (lookout.co)
• Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, Oct. 8 (lookout.co)
• Pajaro Valley school board approves agreement with teachers union (santacruzsentinel.com)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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