🌱 How to ride Dana Point’s free trolley like a local this week
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In today's newsletter:
- How to ride Dana Point’s free trolley like a local this week
Also on today's calendar: Chart House - Prisoner Wine Dinner - Dana Point.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Tuesday: Humid, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dana Point Free Trolley Guide Sunday August 23 2026 (southocbeaches.com) — Dana Point’s free summer trolley is running daily through Labor Day, with frequent service and new stops at Golden Lantern/Dana Point Harbor Drive and Baby Beach/Ocean Institute. You can ride between local neighborhoods and connect to Laguna Beach trolleys and festival shuttles, making it easier to reach beaches, the harbor, and regional events without driving or parking hassles. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Taste of Lantern Village →
La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
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Chart House - Prisoner Wine Dinner - Dana Point →
Chart House, 34442 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Aliso Viejo Country Club Charity Classic Golf Tournament →
Aliso Viejo Country Club, 33 Santa Barbara Dr, Aliso Viejo
10:00 am -
Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 -
Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills →
In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
6:00 pm -
Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 -
Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 -
Flag Deck #1
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
8:15 am -
Multi-Chamber Community Affairs Meeting with Congressman Levin
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Outlets at San Clemente, VIP Lounge 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, SC 92672 (Center Court, Customer Service, 2nd Floor)
12:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
7:00 pm -
Back to School Night (Mini Day)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 -
ASB Fundraiser - Kickoff
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
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- Good morning!
I live in here Dana Point with my adult son who is currently in school and I have some travel coming up (the next being September 24, 25, 26). I don… (Nextdoor Harbor Pointe) - We received fantastic and quick help from Jose with Moffett Plumbing and we are so grateful for the multiple thumbs up in your recommendations.
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🗞 Nearby News
San Juan Capistrano
- Prep talk: The first powerhouse in flag football are the JSerra Lions (sanluisobispo.com)
Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Niguel Sea Country Festival Guide Sunday August 23 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
- Every Photo of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Since Their Wedding (people.com)
San Clemente
- Haggo's Organic Taco To Open In San Clemente (whatnow.com)
- California dad paralyzed from neck down after diving into ocean to rescue child (fox40jackson.com)
- San Clemente Free Trolley Guide Sunday August 23 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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