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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: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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