🌱 Patch AM: How Encinitas helped one neighbor rebuild life after homelessness and trauma

Coffee in hand, Encinitas? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Encinitas helped one neighbor rebuild life after homelessness and trauma
• How an Encinitas neighbor turned fear into service for local seniors

Also on today's calendar: Fallbrook Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 93, low: 66.
• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Returning With Water (vocal.media) — A local small-business owner in Encinitas shares how the city and its community helped her rebuild life after trauma, homelessness, and major career changes. Writing directly from her experience, she describes finding healing, purpose, and stability here, and encourages neighbors to see how simple acts of support can transform someone's path. Her story highlights Encinitas as a quiet anchor for people recovering from hardship.
   

• DMCC names Cat Kom Volunteer of the Month for September (sandiegouniontribune.com) — An Encinitas resident, Cat Kom, has been named Del Mar Community Connections' Volunteer of the Month for her energetic work helping older adults on the nonprofit's grocery van. Living on the north side of Encinitas, she turned an early fear of seniors into a passion for serving them. Her story shows how local residents can make a big difference just a few miles from home.
   

📸 Around Encinitas

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Encinitas

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Fallbrook Wine Fest →
  Daily Blooms Farm, 40055 Ross Road, Fallbrook 92028,
  12:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe →
  Rancho Santa Fe
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Jackie Greene →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
• Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Rickie Lee Jones (seated show) →
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Destino Empanadas →
  Duck Foot Leucadia, 978 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
  5:00 pm
• Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• The Wallflowers →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  8:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Beginner Italian for Adults, Friday Evenings in Encinitas →
  San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
  6:00 pm
• Beginner Italian for Adults in Encinitas, Friday Evenings →
  170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas
  6:00 pm
• The Wallflowers →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  9:00 pm

📣 Encinitas Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Punky is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch

• I did a TV interview Wednesday September 30th talking all that is going on in San Diego County regarding health insurance and Medicare.
  Thursday Scrpps and Anthem Blue Cross came to an agreement on accepting only PPO plans at Scripps. https://fox5sandiego.com/video/important… (Nextdoor Capri)
• Looking to tier a small hill in my backyard, need retaining walls, and someone who understands erosion as well.
  And of course who is licensed and not astronomical when it comes to pricing. Who do you recommend? Thank you! (Nextdoor Pacific Serena)

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Encinitas. Apply here.
• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Encinitas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

• Locals attack litter in Del Mar, Solana Beach at annual Coastal Cleanup Day (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• The Ultimate Review: Experiencing the 'Violent Vira Tombstones T-Shirt' (blogspot.com)
• Danke schön, Oktoberfest (timesofsandiego.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

• Pacific Ridge School to host Rancho Santa Fe Neighborhood Info Session (sandiegouniontribune.com)

Ok Encinitas! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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