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π± How did Orcutt Academy pull off its stunning 17-point comeback?
Make time for Powerhouse Ladies Play Peake Ranch Winery! on the Orcutt Patch calendar

Hello Orcutt! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Orcutt Academy pull off its stunning 17-point comeback?
Also on today's calendar: Powerhouse Ladies Play Peake Ranch Winery! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Not as hot, becoming breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
- Saturday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Orcutt Academy football shows resiliency as it enters its long road trip (santamariatimes.com) — Orcutt Academy's football team is heading into a long stretch of road games after a dramatic comeback win over Malibu, giving local fans plenty to talk about before they return to Santa Maria on Oct. 17. Coach Zach Moody and standout running back Robert Salinas say the team's resiliency and focus will be tested as they face Coast Union and several other opponents away from home.
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📸 Around Orcutt
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orcutt
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★ Featured events ★
- Powerhouse Ladies Play Peake Ranch Winery! →
Peake Ranch Winery, 7290 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton
7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- VCA Varsity Football @ Orcutt Academy →
Orcutt Academy Charter High School, 610 Pinal Ave, Orcutt
1:00 pm - Trivia Night →
Naughty Oak Brewing Company, 165 S Broadway #102, Orcutt
7:00 pm - Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn →
Wine Stone Inn, 255 W Clark Ave, Orcutt
5:00 pm - Trivia Night →
Naughty Oak Brewing Company, 165 S Broadway #102, Orcutt
7:00 pm - Friday Night Music at El Viñero | October 2nd, 2026 →
El Vinero, 130 N Broadway St, Orcutt
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
📣 Orcutt Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Kids' Day at the Library →
Nipomo Library, 918 W Tefft St, Nipomo
2:00 pm - Orcutt Academy K-8 Back-to-School Night
Olga Reed Elementary School Santa Maria, CA 93455
6:00 pm - Jr's Drive-In Cruise Night →
Jr's Drive-In, 603 East Main Street, Santa Maria
5:00 pm - Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at City Club →
City Club LA, 555 Flower St 51st Floor, Los Angeles
6:00 pm - Charlie's Late Lunch Ride →
Charlie's Restaurant, 185 Bell St, Los Alamos
1:00 pm - Orcutt Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Cabrillo →
Cabrillo High School, 4350 Constellation Rd, Lompoc
6:00 pm - Preschool Storytime/Hora de cuentos →
Nipomo Library, 918 W Tefft St, Nipomo
10:30 am
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Santa Maria
- Santa Maria courthouse bombing suspect expected to change plea (ksby.com)
- Local mobile homeowners advocacy group to host 'Meet the Candidates' event Saturday (santamariatimes.com)
- Hottest Day Of The Week Forces Farmworkers, Students To Take Extra Precautions (keyt.com)
Nipomo
- New 389-Acre Nature Preserve With Guided Trail In Development Near Nipomo (keyt.com)
- Dana Adobe to Transform Historic Nipomo Church into New Community Hub (keyt.com)
Ok Orcutt! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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