🌱 Patch AM: Planning a weekend? See why Escondido’s wineries are drawing families now

Cheers Escondido! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning a weekend? See why Escondido's wineries are drawing families now
• How Escondido's Heroes Luncheon will help send more veterans to D.C.
• Escondido routed 48–0—how did other San Diego teams fare?

Also on today's calendar: Seven Oaks Garden Club - Presentation - Kellogg Soils. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 104 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 102, low: 63.
• Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Between San Diego And Riverside Is A Laid-Back City With Beautiful Wineries And Family Fun (planetware.com) — Escondido is spotlighted as a relaxed, family-friendly getaway with wineries, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and kid-focused spots like the Children's Museum of Discovery and Grape Day Park. The piece walks you through local vineyards, hiking at Daley Ranch and Lake Hodges, and downtown dining and farmers markets, all within easy driving distance of San Diego and Riverside.
   

• 33rd Honor Flight San Diego Group Returns to Huge Welcome Home Celebration – North County Daily Star (northcountydailystar.com) — Honor Flight San Diego just brought 90 Korean and Vietnam War veterans home to a huge welcome, and organizers are already planning the 6th Annual Heroes Luncheon at the Escondido Elks Lodge on October 10 to support future trips. Escondido Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Royce Williams, 101, was among those greeting returning veterans, and locals are invited to attend, donate, or volunteer.
   

• Roundup: Mission Hills' win highlights busy Friday of football in San Diego (sandiegouniontribune.com) — High school football fans in Escondido saw a tough night as Valley Center shut out Escondido High 48–0, dropping the Cougars to 1–5 overall. The broader roundup highlights big wins and standout performances across San Diego County leagues, giving local readers context on how Escondido stacks up against regional rivals this season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Escondido

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Seven Oaks Garden Club - Presentation - Kellogg Soils. →
  16789 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego
  11:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fallbrook Wine Fest →
  Daily Blooms Farm, 40055 Ross Road, Fallbrook 92028,
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals →
  Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W Alvarado St, Fallbrook
  9:00 am
• Svetlana Smolina, Classical Pianist →
  Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main Ave, Fallbrook
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe →
  Rancho Santa Fe
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Escondido →
  Escondido CA
• 4th Annual Building Bridges: Career and Community Fair + Resume Workshop →
  Escondido Public Library, 239 South Kalmia Street, Escondido
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• Wake Up Escondido →
  Escondido CA
• Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Strawberry Banana Snake →
  Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 North Broadway, Escondido
  11:00 am
• Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Strawberry Banana Snake →
  Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• KPBS Kids Event: Elinor Wonders Why →
  Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido
  10:00 am

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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

• Hi friends, just wanted to ask if anyone can explain this to me?
  My car payment most of the payment goes to the interest instead of the principal??? I plan on refinancing after a year with my car, would that help?… (Nextdoor Central Escondido)
• *OWNER WAS FOUND* Dog found on Kingston drive at 3:30 am.
  He was in the middle of the road, he's safe now with food and water. There are no tags on his collar, I will be taking him to the San Diego humane… (Nextdoor Oak Hill)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Housekeeper at Hyatt in Escondido, California in Escondido. Apply here.
• Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Night Auditor - PT AC Hotel San Diego Gaslamp in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escondido here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Marcos

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Make Special Announcement on the Race for California's 48th Congressional District – North County Daily Star (northcountydailystar.com)
• FCG So Cal World Series: Jake Norr opens with 68; Madelyn Sammon leads girls (amateurgolf.com)
• Inland Rail Trail Phase 3 Now Complete & Cyclovia Recap (northcountydailystar.com)

Vista

• 18-year-old arrested in Vista homicide investigation (fox5sandiego.com)
• California Fire Foundation Hosts The 2026 California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Recessional (thevistapress.com)

Ok Escondido! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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