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🌱 Patch AM: Why two Pacifica superfans made the trip for Dolly Day
And on the Pacifica Patch calendar - Blessing of the Animals
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In today's newsletter:
- Why two Pacifica superfans made the trip for Dolly Day
Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'None of y'all working 9 to 5': San Francisco shows up for Dolly Parton Day (fresnobee.com) — Two Pacifica retirees were among hundreds who headed to San Francisco's Union Square for a lively Dolly Parton Day celebration, held one month after the singer's death. They joined fans in wigs and rhinestones for performances, a costume contest, and a heartfelt tribute to Parton's music, style, and impact on working women. 
📸 Around Pacifica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica
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- Open Mic Nights at Vallemar Station
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, 2125 Hwy 1, Pacifica
8:00 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
6:00 am - Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
12:40 pm - londbard Margarita Bar
Longboard Margarita Bar, 180 Eureka sq, Pacifica
4:00 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
6:00 am - Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
12:40 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
6:00 am - Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
12:40 pm - Nick's Restaurant →
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, 100 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica
7:00 pm - Family Rec Swim
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
7:30 pm - Recreation Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
7:30 pm - Blessing of the Animals →
Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Ave, Burlingame
3:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Photos I took of humpback whales between 4pm and 5pm on Friday 9/25/2026 at the south end of Sharp Park Beach.
For much of this day, there were whales around in a number of spots in Pacifica - but they were largely passive and/or far from shore. For that 4pm… (Nextdoor Linda Mar North) - Pacific Coast Fog Fest Parade video, 9/26/26.
This weekend is Fog Fest in Pacifica, and this morning was the parade. If you missed it, or you were in it and want to see yourself, I've got you. … (Nextdoor Sharp Park)
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in San Bruno. Apply here.
- AccentCare, Inc. posted a job opening for Caregiver in San Bruno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- LA is taxing mansions to building affordable housing. Why is Lurie opposing a similar plan? (48hills.org)
Millbrae
- Starbucks is closing dozens of stores across California — here's where (nypost.com)
South San Francisco
- San Jose Starbucks among 250 stores closing across North America (nbcbayarea.com)
- Denali Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:DNLI) Stock Has Average Target Price of $35.85 According to Analysts (marketbeat.com)
Ok Pacifica! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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