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🌱 Patch AM: Spirit Halloween Stores Start To Open Near Rancho Santa Margarita
Make time for Tuesday Trivia & Beer Social on the Rancho Santa Margarita Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Spirit Halloween locations open near Rancho Santa Margarita for spooky shopping
- How a few local procedures drove a 70% Medicaid spending jump
Also on today's calendar: Tuesday Trivia & Beer Social and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spirit Halloween Stores Start To Open Near Rancho Santa Margarita (patch.com) — Halloween season is kicking off for Rancho Santa Margarita residents, who are encouraged to start their spooky shopping at nearby Spirit Halloween locations in Mission Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Hills and Laguna Niguel. The stores offer costumes, décor and accessories for all ages, plus online shopping with filters by theme, size, price and rating. 
• Rancho Santa Margarita sees Medicaid costs for Medicine Services and Procedures rise to $22,993 in 2024 (southoctimes.com) — Medicaid-funded medicine services and procedures in Rancho Santa Margarita climbed to $22,993 in 2024, a sharp 70% jump from 2023 and part of a massive five-year surge. The article breaks down which local ZIP code and procedure codes drove the spending, compares it with other medical categories in the city, and explains how broader federal Medicaid changes could shift more costs to California and local taxpayers.
📸 Around Rancho Santa Margarita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Santa Margarita
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Tuesday Trivia & Beer Social →
Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room, 30461 Avenida de las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita
6:30 pm - RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
2:00 pm - Flag Football Intramurals
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - ASB Fun-O-Rama
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - Zero Trash Initiative
City of Rancho Santa Margarita Meet at Cinepolis in RSM at 9:45 AM - Rancho Santa Margar
9:45 am - Labor Day - City Hall Closed →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
8:00 am - Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic - By Appointment Only
City of Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tower Regional Community Center - 22232 El Paseo Rancho Sant
8:00 am - Flag Football Intramurals
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - City Council Meeting →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita C
7:00 pm - RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need →
Celinda's, 29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita
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🗓 Events Nearby
- House Rally in the Quad
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, CA 92630
8:15 am - 🍕 Pizza and Board Games @ Lamppost Pizza LAKE FOREST →
Lamppost Pizza & Brewery, 22421 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest
6:30 pm - Flag Football Intramurals
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - Music Classes
Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Via Caseta residence had a movie night this past Saturday.
20+ parents and children attended the outdoor movie with popcorn drinks and just plain old fun. We are scheduling to have another one soon. (Nextdoor Villavante) - Looking for a reliable AC repair technician who can fix my AC without recommending a replacement.
If you know someone, please DM me. Located in Trabuco Canyon, Monticido community. Thanks! (Nextdoor Vista Norte)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Waitress Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Santa Margarita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- Mission Viejo Medicaid payments for administrative, miscellaneous and investigational services climb 14.5% in 2024 (southoctimes.com)
- Book Tutoring Services in Mission Viejo, CA with Tala D. from $40/hr (care.com)
Lake Forest
- Waterford 'Laser Focused' on Affordable Housing (ocbj.com)
Ok Rancho Santa Margarita! 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
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