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🌱 Fullerton’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns with new choreography and a cast meet-and-greet

Fullerton, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Fullerton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fullerton’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns with new choreography and a cast meet-and-greet
  • Gold and valuables buying event comes to Marriott Fullerton
  • At CSUF, Native heritage celebrations emphasize cultures living today

Also on today's calendar: Queer Study Hall and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nouveau Chamber Ballet Brings the Magic of "The Nutcracker" to Fullerton December 19 & 20, 2026 (prlog.org) — Nouveau Chamber Ballet brings its 90-minute version of “The Nutcracker” to Fullerton College Campus Theatre December 19 and 20, with both performances at 2 p.m. Reserved seats cost $30–$50. Families can meet the cast onstage afterward, and this year's production includes new Russian dance choreography alongside returning work by founder Lois Ellyn.
   

2. Top Gold Direct Is Coming to Fullerton: 6 Days Only from November 16 to 21 (fullertonobserver.com) — Top Gold Direct will evaluate and buy jewelry, coins and other valuables at Marriott Fullerton, 2701 Nutwood Ave., November 16–21. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with walk-ins welcome. The company says evaluations are free, with no obligation to sell and immediate payment for purchases.
   

3. Native American Heritage Month kicks of with traditional festival (dailytitan.com) — Native American students and community members brought living traditions to Cal State Fullerton's Quad on Nov. 5, challenging the idea that Indigenous cultures belong only to the past. The heritage festival featured handmade art, cultural exhibits and jingle dress dancing, with campus programs continuing Nov. 16 and 17.
   

4. Troy High School Student Wins First Place in 2026 ARTEFFECT Summer Competition (fullertonobserver.com) — Troy High School sophomore Nihaar Pinninti won first place and $1,500 in the inaugural ARTEFFECT Summer Competition for a portrait honoring planetary scientist Gene Shoemaker. The Fullerton student's watercolor-and-colored-pencil work impressed judges with its expressive portrayal and will join the competition's student art collection on display in Washington, D.C.
   

5. Puppies comfort stressed students at Paws for Wellness at CSUF (dailytitan.com) — Puppies gave Cal State Fullerton students a break after midterms Monday, while student organizers introduced resources for managing stress beyond the event. Paws for Wellness highlighted the new Zen Den, counseling and basic-needs services, with Associated Students planning more wellness events for spring 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to TRAVIS GAMBINO for donating his bale of straw to my friend for bedding for his 6 goats in his barn!
    This is truly the meaning of helping a neighbor out and we truly are neighbors… just a couple blocks away! Thanks again Travis! (Nextdoor Las Palmas Hermosa)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Anaheim, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 31 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost.com/nd… (Nextdoor Fullerton)
  • Orange Hill Restaurant posted a job opening for Special Events Server in Placentia. Apply here.
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate - Brea Mall in Brea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fullerton here.

Ok Fullerton! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fullerton

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