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🌱 Patch AM: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 12 more events
Be sure to catch Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal) on the La Mesa Patch calendar
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!)
- 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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- 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 - 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 - Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday September 4
📣 La Mesa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wounded Warrior Project
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - 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
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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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