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In today's newsletter:
- Why a La Mesa bookstore is refusing thousands from AI-linked buyers
- See when La Mesa's Lamplighters' Theatre brings "Calendar Girls" to life
Also on today's calendar: Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 71.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Mesa bookstore rejects large orders linked to AI companies (10news.com) — A longtime La Mesa bookstore, Maxwell's House of Books, is turning down thousands of dollars in bulk orders it believes are destined for destructive AI scanning, in order to protect rare and used titles. Owner Craig Maxwell says he's rejected more than $5,000 in recent orders from book brokers tied to AI firms, prioritizing preservation of physical books over profit. 
• Lamplighters' Theatre presents 'Calendar Girls' Aug. 28-Sept. 20 (eastcountymagazine.org) — Lamplighters' Theatre in La Mesa is staging the feel-good play "Calendar Girls" from August 28 through September 20, with evening and matinee performances on weekends. The show follows Yorkshire women who create a cheeky fundraising calendar, blending humor, grief, and empowerment, and is recommended for ages 13 and up due to mature themes and brief, tastefully handled nudity.
📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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- Dance Company Photo Shoot
Helix High Dance room
8:00 am - Friday Dinner
San Diego Elks Lodge #168 7430 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
5:00 pm - New Student & Family Convocation
California State University San Marcos CSUSM
9:00 am - Dive-In Movie 2026
California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL
8:00 pm - Donuts with the Library Dean
California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE
9:00 am - Raise Craze Begins
Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
2:52 pm - First Day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Board of Education Meeting (Charter Schools)
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Unlock Abundance with Grant Cardone -- Live in San Diego →
4:00 pm - Ask An Audiologist →
Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa
11:00 am - Arts & Crafts Fair →
4690 Palm Ave, La Mesa
9:00 am - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
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Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have a good plumber to reccomend?
Preferably an older independant guy that could use the work. I already have a new faucet to install in a kitchen sink. First guy quoted me 350 and… (Nextdoor Mount Nebo) - Just wanted to warn everyone that lives near the area of Fletcher and Amaya...
last night a little after 10:00 p.m., I was coming home from picking my son up from work. We spotted a coyote on Amaya coming towards the Eaves La… (Nextdoor Brier)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in La Mesa. Apply here.
- WINGSTOP - FWS - Wingstop, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemon Grove
- A taste of Europe at Lemon Grove Bistro with Mediterranean flavors (timesofsandiego.com)
El Cajon
- Experience San Diego's First-Ever Little Saigon Night Market on El Cajon Blvd (theresandiego.com)
- What's going on with the old Walmart in El Cajon? (cbs8.com)
- W.A.S.P. Working On Long-Awaited New Album Amid Upcoming '1984 To Headless' Shows (metalheadzone.com)
Santee
- Santee SDCCU To Host Blood Drive As Supplies Remain Low (patch.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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