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🌱 Plates for 8 Networking Lunch - Outback Steakhouse and 11 more events
Also check out 2026 LeucadiART WALK on the Lake San Marcos Patch calendar

Hi there, Lake San Marcos! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 LeucadiART WALK
- Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session at Harding Community Center
- Plates for 8 Networking Lunch - Outback Steakhouse at San Marcos Chamber of Commerce
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 65.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake San Marcos
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 LeucadiART WALK →
860 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
10:00 am - Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session →
Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad
6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- Plates for 8 Networking Lunch - Outback Steakhouse →
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Outback Steakhouse 177 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA 92069
12:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - IT Tech Pros
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce 1195 Linda Vista Drive, Suite H San Marcos. CA 92078
12:00 pm - Happy Hour and Live Music at Twin Oaks Golf Course
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce 1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
4:00 pm - North Cityâs Dancing in the Street Series Returns with Salsa Night on August 28 →
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce 250 North City Drive, San Marcos 92078
6:00 pm - SM Young Professionals Group
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Union Cowork 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F San Marcos, CA 92078
8:30 am - Happy Hour and Live Music at Twin Oaks Golf Course
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce 1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
4:00 pm - Latino Business Group Meeting
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Union Cowork 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F San Marcos, CA 92078
10:30 am
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Networking 101 Workshop
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Mechanics Bank 277 Rancheros Drive Suite 340 San Marcos, CA 92078
9:00 am - August Business Mixer @ PizzaBar
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce PizzaBar 342 S Twin Oaks Valley Road #143 San Marcos, CA 92078
4:00 pm - Train the Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI)
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - Volunteer Training & Welcome
La Costa Heights Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92009
8:00 am - MVA K-6 on campus
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗞 Nearby News
San Marcos
- North County Events from Aug. 24-30 (northcountydailystar.com)
- Fall Semester Begins with Increased Enrollment and New Academic Programs (palomar.edu)
- San Diego lacks necessary bike infrastructure, experts say (inewsource.org)
Carlsbad
- Pet of the week: Playful Labrador Retriever puppy waiting to be adopted (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Oceanside
- Juvenile Arrested In Vista Drive-By Shooting (patch.com)
Ok Lake San Marcos! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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