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🌱 Patch AM: Shimmering Ocean Sunrise and 11 more events
Also check out Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) on the Rancho Santa Margarita Patch calendar

Greetings Rancho Santa Margarita! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) at Norma Hertzog Community Center
- The Conrad Marshall Kids Show Event - Fun, Action: Taekwondo!
- First Day of School at Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Santa Margarita
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★ Featured events ★
- Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
9:00 am - The Conrad Marshall Kids Show Event - Fun, Action: Taekwondo! →
29200 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- First Day of School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Shimmering Ocean Sunrise →
Pinot's Palette, 22235 El Paseo B, Rancho Santa Margarita
7:00 pm - Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Firefly Wishes →
Pinot's Palette, 22235 El Paseo B, Rancho Santa Margarita
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
7:00 pm - ASB Fundraiser - Kickoff
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Back to School Night (Mini Day)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
2:00 pm - 🍕 Pizza and Board Games @ Lamppost Pizza LAKE FOREST →
Lamppost Pizza & Brewery, 22421 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest
6:30 pm - 1st day of school
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630 - First Day of School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
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- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- 3 things to know about St. John Bosco ahead of Bishop Gorman showdown (reviewjournal.com)
Lake Forest
- Lake Forest Named 2026 CA Fire Risk Reduction Community; See How Residents Benefit (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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