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🌱 How will Nipomo’s offense handle Lompoc’s suddenly dominant defense?
And check out Lego Club/Club de Legos on the Nipomo Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How will Nipomo's offense handle Lompoc's suddenly dominant defense?
Also on today's calendar: Nipomo Native Garden Volunteer Workday and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lompoc football's experienced defense is leading them to success (santamariatimes.com) — Lompoc High's undefeated football team will soon face Nipomo in a key three-week stretch that includes tough matchups with Paso Robles and St. Joseph. The story explains how Lompoc's experienced, hard-hitting defense has transformed after focusing on tackling fundamentals, and why that improvement could shape the outcome when they line up against Nipomo.
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📸 Around Nipomo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nipomo
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★ Featured events ★
- Lego Club/Club de Legos →
Nipomo Library, 918 W Tefft St, Nipomo
2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Bridges at Trilogy at Monarch Dunes →
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo
6:00 pm - Bridges is playing the Trilogy at Monarch Dunes Summer Concert Series! →
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo
6:00 pm - Bridges at Trilogy at Monarch Dunes Summer Concert Series →
Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo
6:00 pm - The Californian Railroad Open Day →
S & P Californian, 873 Via Seco, Nipomo
11:00 am - Wine Down Wednesday →
DANA Adobe & Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave, Nipomo
9:30 am - Nipomo Native Garden Volunteer Workday →
Nipomo Native Garden, 999 Osage St, Nipomo
9:00 am - Nipomo Chess Club →
Nipomo Library, 918 W Tefft St, Nipomo
2:00 pm - Corwn Eye Chakra Sound Journey / Nipomo →
Mystic Nature, 330 W Tefft St E, Nipomo
6:00 pm - Sunday Speaker →
671 S. Oakglen Ave, Nipomo
6:00 am - Cayucos Antique Street Fairee →
7:00 am - OrchidFest 2026 →
Nipomo High School, 525 North Thompson Avenue, Nipomo
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Santa Barbara Humane is offering free spay and neuter surgeries for North Santa Barbara County pets for from Sept 2026 to March 2027.
Please spread the word and spay or neuter your fur babies! https://www.independent.com/2026/09/27/santa-barbara-humane-announces-six-months-of-free… (Nextdoor Nipomo West) - I have a camper question!
I have a 2024 StarCraft 225ck Superlite.. We can not find the fresh water tank drain. Any suggestions? We have looked underneath, looked in manual,… (Nextdoor Nipomo West)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Nipomo. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Nipomo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nipomo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Santa Maria
- Santa Maria Secures Funding to Repair & Reopen Downtown Sports Fields (keyt.com)
- Santa Maria District 3 Incumbent Faces Challenger In Showdown For Southwest City Council Seat (keyt.com)
- Santa Maria youth advocates help block Regal Edwards' bid to sell alcohol at local theater (ksby.com)
Arroyo Grande
- Voter Guide: What to know about Arroyo Grande mayor candidates ahead of election (sanluisobispo.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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