🌱 Patch AM: What’s inside Redlands’ long-awaited new history museum opening next month?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's inside Redlands' long-awaited new history museum opening next month?
• Want to meet a Redlands romance author next week?
• Planning a fall outing? Explore the pumpkin patch by Redlands' border.

Also on today's calendar: The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 62.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Museum of Redlands to open Oct. 24 after 26-year effort (communityforwardredlands.com) — Redlands residents will soon have a new free Museum of Redlands downtown, opening Saturday, Oct. 24, in the renovated former Redlands Daily Facts building on Center Street. The city-backed project, decades in the making, will showcase 13 exhibits on local history, from citrus and Chinatown to firefighting and film, plus an interactive flight simulator over Redlands landmarks.
   

• Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library will host book launch for Redlands author (redlandsdailyfacts.com) — A Redlands author is celebrating her new Regency romance with a free book launch Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Contemporary Club on Eureka Street. You can hear Tracy Wise speak, listen to a reading, ask questions, and get books signed while enjoying light refreshments, making this an easy midweek outing close to home.
   

• Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch near Yucaipa opens for fall fun (redlandsdailyfacts.com) — Families in and around Redlands can dive into fall at the Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch, just off the 10 Freeway near the Redlands–Yucaipa border. Open daily with dozens of rides, a giant corn maze, and a new Haunted Hollow walk-through on weekend nights starting Oct. 2, the long-running farm offers easy seasonal fun within a short drive.
   

📸 Around Redlands

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redlands

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• The Little-Known Significance of California in the Civil War →
  A K Smiley Public Library, 125 W Vine St, Redlands
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Meet the Inland Empire's Thriller Author! →
  Barnes & Noble, 27460 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Three Stags Live Music Schedule →
  Redlands CA
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Weekend Urban Organic Produce Stand →
  Redlands CA
  8:00 am
• Art on State Street →
  Redlands CA
  10:00 am
• Ice Cream Challenge →
  Redlands CA
  1:00 pm
• Redlands SOCIAL Scene: Music, Theater, Trivia, Karaoke... →
  Redlands CA
  6:00 pm
• The Little Mermaid →
  Lifehouse Theater, 1135 Church Street, Redlands
  7:00 pm
• Three Stags Live Music Schedule →
  Redlands CA
  8:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Board Game Silent Auction →
  Redlands CA
• Level 1 Training →
  314 West Colton Ave, Redlands
  11:30 am
Thursday October 1
• LifeStream Community Blood Drive →
  Trinity Church, 1551 Reservoir Rd, Redlands
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Garbani Fire burned approximately 7 acres, with forward progression stopped and 100% containment achieved.
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• Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T1869) in Redlands. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Highland

• Gladys Knight hints at farewell, son accuses husband of 'working her to death' (stlamerican.com)
• What do last-minute tickets cost to see The Chicks in concert? Catch them in NYC (nypost.com)
• Acro Junior Worlds, World Youth Competitions kick off with qualifying • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org)

Loma Linda

• Loma Linda University Health cuts ribbon on EmPATH unit (beckersbehavioralhealth.com)
• Loma Linda University named a '2026 Great College to Work For,' recognized in all 10 categories for the first time (llu.edu)

Banning

• Beaumont Youth Council Delivers First Report To City Council For New School Year (patch.com)
• New Sketch Of 'Person Of Interest' In 2023 Murder Released: Do You Know This Man? (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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