🌱 Patch AM: Want to help prevent dangerous falls for La Mesa seniors?

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• Want to help prevent dangerous falls for La Mesa seniors?

Also on today's calendar: Mt. Helix Academy Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening - 2026-09-22 September 2026 (events.com) — La Mesa seniors and caregivers are invited to a free fall-prevention documentary screening and panel on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grossmont Healthcare District Auditorium on Wakarusa Street. Organized by the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, the event aims to teach practical techniques to reduce dangerous falls, which are a leading cause of injuries and deaths among older adults.
   

📸 Around La Mesa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Mt. Helix Academy Open House →
  Mt. Helix Academy, 5955 Severin Dr, La Mesa
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening →
  Grossmont Healthcare District, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Choir Practice →
  St. Andrew's Choir Room, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
  7:30 pm
Friday September 18
• La Mesa Village Farmers Market →
  La Mesa Village, La Mesa
  3:00 pm
• Movies in the Park Series →
  4975 MacArthur Park, La Mesa
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Plant Bingo! →
  SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro, 7454 University Avenue, La Mesa
• Brew Community Market →
  La Mesa CA
• Household Hazardous Waste Event →
  La Mesa CA
  9:00 am
• La Mesa Rocks 2026 Fundraiser →
  La Mesa CA
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight Open Air: Queen vs. ABBA →
  Mt. Helix Park, 4901 Mt Helix Dr, La Mesa
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Fall Prevention & Balance Screening Event →
  9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration →
  Liberty Station, Ingram Plaza, San Diego, CA
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Large black pit pull on the loose in La Mesa.
  Saw him near Lake Murray. I parked and tried to approach. He's not dangerous. He has no collar on. He crossed the street and almost got run over. He… (Nextdoor La Mesa West)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Kimo, a dog who went missing in La Mesa, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 24 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Northmont)

• Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Machining - Machinist 1st shift in Spring Valley. Apply here.
• BAE Systems posted a job opening for Quality Inspector -Union in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lemon Grove

• Lemon Grove search warrant leads to drug seizure and arrest (sandiegocountynews.com)
• Sheriff's Investigators Seek Help After Fatal Lemon Grove Hit-and-Run (santeepulse.com)

Spring Valley

• Three Hospitalized After Assault at Spring Valley Independent Living Facility (santeepulse.com)

El Cajon

• Bishop accused of stealing $200,000 donation meant for El Cajon church remodel (10news.com)
• Do high San Diego rents justify these roommates? (sandiegoreader.com)
• Ramona crime log: Aug. 31 to Sept. 13, 2026 (sandiegouniontribune.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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