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🌱 Patch AM: Fall Art & Wine Walk Returning To The Forum Carlsbad

You won't want to miss 2026 LeucadiART WALK on the Carlsbad Patch calendar

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What's up Carlsbad! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sip wine, see local art and support veterans in Carlsbad
  • What major nutrition industry summit is coming to the Westin Carlsbad?
  • How a simple ATM distraction turned into countywide debit card thefts

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fall Art & Wine Walk Returning To The Forum Carlsbad (patch.com) — Carlsbad residents can look forward to The Forum Carlsbad's free Fall Art & Wine Walk on Sept. 12, featuring local artists, live acoustic music and interactive activities at participating shops. Adults can enjoy complimentary wine tastings and cheese demonstrations, while donations at the Wine Garden will support Shelter to Soldier's work with veterans and service dogs.
   

2. Natural Products News Briefs: ABC, CRN, Applegate, & More (wholefoodsmagazine.com) — Carlsbad's Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa will host the Council for Responsible Nutrition's CONVERGENCE '26 conference October 6–8, bringing supplement industry executives, policy experts, and analysts to town. Sessions will explore AI's impact on work, shifting political and regulatory landscapes, and trends in dietary supplements, potentially drawing significant business travel and networking activity to the local area.
   

3. 2 Arrested In East County Debit Card Swap Scheme (patch.com) — Carlsbad residents should know two men are accused of a debit card swap scam that hit Wells Fargo customers across San Diego County, with related cases tied to the Carlsbad Police Department's investigations. Authorities say victims had cards secretly exchanged at ATMs, then saw cash drained from their accounts. Anyone who suspects similar fraud is urged to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.
   

4. Katy Perry Posts Rare Photo Of Her & Orlando Bloom's Daughter For... (shefinds.com) — Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's daughter Daisy just turned six with a birthday celebration at Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad, where the family enjoyed rides, character meetups, and a LEGO brick-shaped cake. Perry shared rare photos of Daisy in a "Birthday Girl" shirt, giving fans an unusually personal glimpse of their day out in Carlsbad.
   

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    Enzo is home safe! Found a beautiful sable Corgi right outside our garage on Appian Rd. No collar and we are new to the neighborhood so don't know… (Nextdoor Tamarack Point)
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Ok Carlsbad! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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