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In today's newsletter:

• How new channel clearing plans could change San Juan Capistrano's waterways
• Which Pac-12 program is coming to play in San Juan Capistrano?

Also on today's calendar: La Dolce Vita on the Green and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Work Set to Begin on Cleaning 2 Orange County Channels Without Herbicides (mynewsla.com) — San Juan Capistrano's San Juan and Trabuco Creek channels will be cleared of overgrown vegetation this winter using manual methods instead of herbicides or pesticides, in a new Orange County pilot program. County crews will work for several months to prepare for storm season, track invasive regrowth, and evaluate whether this chemical-free approach can be expanded to other local waterways.
   

• Oregon State Men's Basketball Finalizes Non-Conference Schedule (on3.com) — San Juan Capistrano will host two Oregon State men's basketball nonconference games this December, bringing matchups against New Mexico on Dec. 21 and Santa Clara on Dec. 23 to town. The Beavers' newly finalized schedule includes these Southern California dates, giving local fans a chance to see a major college program play nearby during the holiday season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• La Dolce Vita on the Green →
  Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Knights of Columbus Hole in Fun Golf Outing →
  Tijeras Creek Golf Club, 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
  Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• San Juan Capistrano Farmer's Market →
  Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
  9:00 am
• Thai Favorites →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
• Movie Night: Ratatouille at River Street Marketplace →
  Riverstreet Market Place, 31896 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• French Croissants Workshop →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  11:00 am
• Cook, Wine and Dine →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Brunch, French Style →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  11:00 am
• Michelle Mangione Trio →
  Trevors at the tracks, 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano
  2:00 pm
• Michelle Mangione Trio at Trevors at the tracks →
  Trevors at the tracks, 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" Featuring Opera Laguna's Arnold a →
  The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Aquatics Lifeguard in Laguna Niguel. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Part Time in Laguna Niguel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Juan Capistrano here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

• Update: 2.4 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Dana Point, CA on Sept. 23 (sanluisobispo.com)
• New build aims to set resi record for Dana Point with $65M ask (therealdeal.com)
• Ten beachfront homes red-tagged at Dana Point as California proclaims statewide El Niño emergency to stage resources before winter storms (scienceblog.com)

Laguna Niguel

• Sealing Natural Stone: What Needs It and How Often (naludamagazine.com)

Laguna Beach

• Table Rock Summer Visitor Lauded For Life Saving Efforts At Council Session (patch.com)
• Susi Q Seeks Gently-Used Treasures For Bargain Bonanza: How To Help (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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