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π± How Orcutt pet owners can get free spay and neuter surgeries
Be sure to catch Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn on the Orcutt Patch calendar

Hey there, Orcutt! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Orcutt pet owners can get free spay and neuter surgeries
- Which Orcutt Academy games are happening this week?
Also on today's calendar: Cayucos Antique Street Fairee and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries Offered for North County Pets (noozhawk.com) — Orcutt pet owners can get free spay and neuter surgeries for their cats and dogs at Santa Barbara Humane's Santa Maria clinic or mobile clinic from Oct. 1 through March 31, 2027, with appointments required. The six-month program aims to remove cost barriers, improve pet health, and reduce unwanted litters for families across North County communities.
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• Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 (santamariatimes.com) — Orcutt sports fans have a busy week ahead, with Orcutt Academy's girls volleyball, football, and cross country teams all in action against regional opponents from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. The schedule also highlights key matchups for nearby schools, giving local families plenty of options to support student athletes across the Santa Maria Valley.
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📸 Around Orcutt
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orcutt
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★ Featured events ★
- Wine Wednesday BINGO!-Wine Stone Inn →
Wine Stone Inn, 255 W Clark Ave, Orcutt
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Wine Bingo Wednesday's at Wine Stone Inn →
Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave, Orcutt
5:00 pm - Trivia Night at Naughty Oak →
Naughty Oak Brewing Company, 165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102, Orcutt
7:00 pm - Trivia Night →
Naughty Oak Brewing Company, 165 S Broadway #102, Orcutt
7:00 pm - Tap Thursday's at Wine Stone Inn →
Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave, Orcutt
3:00 pm - Bar Takeover at Steller's Cellar →
Steller's Cellar, 400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
4:00 pm - Joe Nightingale Math Festival (MUR)
Joe Nightingale Elementary School, 255 Winter Rd, Santa Maria
6:00 pm - Friday Night Music at El Viñero | October 2nd, 2026 →
El Vinero, 130 N Broadway St, Orcutt
5:30 pm - Fun Fridays at Steller's Cellar →
400 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
5:30 pm - Stockyard Summer/Fall Concerts featuring: B & The Hive →
241 S Broadway, Orcutt
1:00 pm - Cayucos Antique Street Fairee →
7:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 18
📣 Orcutt Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cabrillo High School at Santa Maria →
Santa Maria CA
6:00 pm - Cabrillo at Santa Maria →
Santa Maria CA
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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🗞 Nearby News
Santa Maria
- $83 /hr,- $100 K Sign-On Bonus Relocation at WALGREENS (walgreens.com)
- Santa Maria Natural History Museum celebrates 30 years with nature-inspired art exhibition (lompocrecord.com)
- Main Street Produce names CEO, chairman (theproducenews.com)
Nipomo
- Space Force Adds Kinetic-Kill Laser to Cape Canaveral Defenses (sofx.com)
Lompoc
- Adoptable Dog in Lompoc: Meet Barbara at the County Animal Center (edhat.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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