🌱 Patch AM: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 12 more events

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

Coming up on the calendar:

• Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal) at Pershing (6-8)
• Foundation meeting 6PM at Pershing (6-8)
• Minimum Day at Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5)

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Thursday: Warm with lots of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

📸 Around La Mesa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa

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Wednesday August 19
• Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal)
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
• Foundation meeting 6PM
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
• Minimum Day
  Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
  7:40 am
• Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults
  San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
  10:00 am
• Community Police Oversight Board Meeting →
  City of La Mesa - La Mesa Police Department Community Room 8085 University Avenue La Mesa CA 91942
  4:00 pm
• Wounded Warrior Project
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Pershing Back to School Night 5:30 - 8 PM
  Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
• Picture Day
  Jefferson Middle Oceanside, CA 92058
  8:00 am
Friday September 4
• Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Wounded Warrior Project
  Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Picture Day
  Jefferson Middle Oceanside, CA 92058
  8:00 am
• People's Produce @ Thrive Lemon Grove Farmers Market →
  Treganza Heritage Park, 3200 Main St, Lemon Grove
  9:00 am
• Back To School Night
  Helix High La Mesa, CA 91941
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am next to Lake Murray and smelling and have heavy smoke by my house.
  I am nowhere near Serreno just like to know where the fire is ? Again, not Serreno! (Nextdoor North La Mesa - El Paso)
• Is there a fire somewhere?
  I'm in La mesa and i can see and smell the smoke…. (Nextdoor Marengo Ave)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Lemon Grove. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Spring Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lemon Grove

• 'This course is not sustainable': National City facing possible insolvency amid growing budgetary deficit (sandiegouniontribune.com)

El Cajon

• El Cajon leaders considering acquisition of Kaiser's vacant hospital lot (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• El Cajon revives plan to acquire, revitalize Parkway Plaza mall (cbs8.com)
• San Diego Events: Monday, August 17, 2026 (sandiegoreader.com)

Ok La Mesa! 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 could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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