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🌱 What Paris Jackson remembers from childhood so close to Los Olivos
Also check out NatureTrack Free Monthly Screening Series - "Currents of Change: The Stories Water Tell" on the Los Olivos Patch calendar

Greetings Los Olivos! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Paris Jackson remembers from childhood so close to Los Olivos
Also on today's calendar: NatureTrack Free Monthly Screening Series - "Currents of Change: The Stories Water Tell" and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 54.
- Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Michael Jackson's Daughter Paris Lifts the Lid on Childhood at Neverland Ranch-From Strict Screen Time to Earning Access to Its Attractions (beaumontenterprise.com) — Neverland Ranch, located just five miles north of Los Olivos, is back in the spotlight as Paris Jackson shares candid memories of growing up there with strict rules and earned access to its attractions. She describes chore-based rewards, limited screen time, and her spontaneous decision to speak at Michael Jackson's 2009 memorial, while the piece also traces Neverland's ownership changes and ongoing restoration.
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📸 Around Los Olivos
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Olivos
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★ Featured events ★
- NatureTrack Free Monthly Screening Series - "Currents of Change: The Stories Water Tell" →
Santa Ynez Valley Grange #644, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos
6:30 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Firestone Vineyard →
Firestone Vineyard, 5017 Zaca Station Rd, Los Olivos
7:00 pm - Summer Supper - South of Somewhere! →
2625 Santa Barbara Ave, Solvang
5:00 pm - Theresa Caputo →
Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez
7:00 pm - Reggae In The Vines →
Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos
2:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Los Olivos Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board Meeting
Lompoc Unified Lompoc, CA 93436
5:30 pm - New Family Orientation
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117
6:00 pm - Initial Confrences
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 - ASP Closed In-Service
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 - Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn
Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau Wine Stone Inn 255 W. Clark Ave. Old Orcutt
5:00 pm - First Day of School 1pm Dismissal (minimum day)
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 - 1pm Dismissal
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 - Conchas with Ms. Corral
Isla Vista Elementary Goleta, CA 93117
7:30 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.72 earthquake reported
Aug 17 - 5:08 AM PDT: 2.64 magnitude aftershock occurred near Lompoc, CA. - 2:42 AM PDT: 2.64 magnitude aftershock occurred near Lompoc, CA. 1… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Lompoc. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Goleta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Olivos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Santa Ynez
- Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series Offers Eclectic Lineup (noozhawk.com)
- Santa Ynez Valley residents asked to help shape route of proposed 9-mile trail (ksby.com)
- About Us (noozhawk.com)
Solvang
- Buellton mayoral rematch among several Santa Barbara Mid County contests set for November election - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com)
Ok Los Olivos! 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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