🌱 Patch AM: Planning your weekend? See what’s cooking at Fountain Valley Sports Park.

Morning Fountain Valley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning your weekend? See what's cooking at Fountain Valley Sports Park.

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
• Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 30th Original Lobster Festival hits Orange County this weekend with fresh Maine lobster & live entertainment (newsantaana.com) — Fountain Valley residents can dive into the 30th Original Lobster Festival at Fountain Valley Sports Park September 11–13, with fresh Maine lobster, live music, carnival rides, and free parking. Detailed ticket prices, online purchase deadlines, and daily hours help you plan your visit and take advantage of family-friendly entertainment, tastings, and food options right in town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• F/S Football @ Redlands HS
  Los Amigos High Redlands High School, 840 E Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, US
  4:00 pm
• JV Girls' Volleyball @ Bolsa Grande HS
  Los Amigos High Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove
  4:15 pm
• JV Girls' Flag Football vs Orange HS
  Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
  4:30 pm
• VAR Boys' Water Polo @ El Modena HS
  Los Amigos High El Modena High School, 3920 E Spring St, Orange, CA 92869, USA
  4:30 pm
• 6-8 Back to School Night
  Fulton Middle School Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  5:15 pm
• VAR Girls' Volleyball @ Bolsa Grande HS
  Los Amigos High Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• City Hall Closure →
  City of Fountain Valley - Fountain Valley CA 92708
• Clothing Drive
  Gisler Elementary School Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  7:30 am
• 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  5:00 pm
• VAR Football @ Redlands HS
  Los Amigos High Redlands High School, 840 E Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, US
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Skynyrd Reloaded Rocks the Lobster Festival Fountain Valley →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GasBuddy !!!!
  Use it people $5.89 on Brookhurst. $5.29 only a few blocks away on Magnolia. Wwke up please. I want you to experience GasBuddy where ever you go. (Nextdoor FV/HB Border)

• Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Assistant Grocery Manager in Fountain Valley. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Huntington Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntington Beach

• Three Adults Arrested in Huntington Beach Pocket Bike Riding (patch.com)
• Huntington Beach Surf City Nights Tuesday September 8 2026 (southocbeaches.com)
• California Man Indicted and Detained for Multi-Million Dollar Covid-19 Loan and Commercial Loan Fraud Scheme (vannuysnewspress.com)

Costa Mesa

• Tiffany's new Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud opens in Costa Mesa (ocregister.com)

Los Alamitos

• Man Admits To Sexual Assault, Torture And Abuse Of Young Children In Cypress (patch.com)

Ok Fountain Valley! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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