🌱 Patch AM: Why San Juan Capistrano’s downtown tops Southern California’s most charming list

Morning San Juan Capistrano! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why San Juan Capistrano's downtown tops Southern California's most charming list
• Can JSerra finally break St. John Bosco's long winning streak?

Also on today's calendar: Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Small Towns in Southern California with the Best Downtowns (worldatlas.com) — Downtown San Juan Capistrano gets the spotlight here for its walkable historic core, from Mission San Juan Capistrano's courtyards and Serra Chapel to the Los Rios Historic District and Trevor's at the Tracks. The piece compares the town's Spanish Colonial charm with other standout Southern California downtowns, giving locals and visitors ideas for leisurely strolls, history stops, and dining close to home.
   

• MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 15 Brownsburg rolls to 7-0 record with 38-3 win (newsbreak.com) — Local fans will see JSerra Catholic of San Juan Capistrano highlighted as it opens Trinity League play against powerhouse St. John Bosco, with both teams riding four-game win streaks. The broader roundup tracks top high school football matchups nationwide, but this game offers a key early test and visibility for JSerra on the national stage.
   

📸 Around San Juan Capistrano

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Victory Arena Monday Night Pick Up Soccer →
  Victory Athletic Center, 3 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano
  8:15 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• City Council Meeting - SJC Community Center →
  San Juan Capistrano CA
• A Taste of India →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Japanese Sushi & Ramen →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Weeknight Dinner with Friends →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
• Trevor's at the Tracks →
  26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
• Telephone Tag at Trevor's at the Tracks →
  26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Farmer's Market at Farmakis Farms →
  San Juan Capistrano CA
  9:00 am
• Date Night : Greek Isles - COUPLES ONLY →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• French Patisserie →
  Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" →
  The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  2:00 pm
Friday October 23
• The Rascals' 60th Anniversary Tour →
  The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in San Juan Capistrano. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Dana Point's 371-Room Laguna Cliffs Marriott Becomes a JW Marriott (tophotel.news)
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• Return to… Highway 1 (wanderlustmagazine.com)

Laguna Niguel

• Between LA And San Diego Is A Laid-Back Suburban City With Scenic Parks And Lake Fun (explore.com)

Lake Forest

• Get Out In Lake Forest: Halloween Festivities, Nature Hikes In OC Parks This October (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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