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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:
- When will David Benoit's Peanuts holiday show hit The Coach House?
- How will St. Margaret's fare hosting Laguna Beach on Tuesday?
Also on today's calendar: Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marilyn S.!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• David Benoit Announces 'A Vince Guaraldi Holiday Symphony' (gratefulweb.com) — David Benoit is bringing his Vince Guaraldi holiday concert to The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on December 13, giving locals a chance to hear full-orchestra renditions of Peanuts favorites live. The tour supports his new album, featuring symphonic takes on classics like "Christmas Time Is Here" and "Linus & Lucy," and highlights his work as a conductor and arranger.
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• Palos Verdes Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Laguna Beach (maxpreps.com) — St. Margaret's in San Juan Capistrano will host Laguna Beach's volleyball team on Tuesday, October 13, in a non-league matchup, bringing a strong 16-5 Tartans squad back onto their home court. The game follows Palos Verdes' 2-0 win over Laguna Beach and sets up another test for the Breakers, while St. Margaret's rides momentum from a recent sweep of Portola.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano
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★ Featured events ★
- Laguna Community Concert Band Presents "An Afternoon at the Opera" →
The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
2:00 pm - Love from Beyond: Edgar Alan Poe Tales by Opera Laguna →
Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
7:00 pm - 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot →
Dana Point
7:00 am
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Thursday November 26
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Other local events
- Victory Arena Monday Night Pick Up Soccer →
Victory Athletic Center, 3 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano
8:15 pm - Retiree Health Fair →
San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano
9:00 am - Make & Take Fall Soups & Artisan Bread →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Pasta & Prosecco →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Cowboy Country Night →
Tavern at The Mission, San Juan Capistrano
5:00 pm - Ladies Night Out: Foodie Movie Night →
Tspoons, 31770 Camino Capistrano, Suite D, San Juan Capistrano
6:00 pm - Live Dead & Brothers at the Coach House →
Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm - Farmer's Market at Farmakis Farms in San Juan Capistrano →
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9:00 am - The Rascals' 60th Anniversary Tour →
The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
8:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Dana Point
- Dana Point Harbor Transforms into a Coastal Winter Wonderland for Happy Harbor Days, November 12 (socalthrills.com)
- Update: Earthquake of 2.1 magnitude registered near Dana Point, CA on Oct. 9 (sacbee.com)
- Huntington Beach football scores late TD to beat Dana Hills (mercedsunstar.com)
Laguna Niguel
- Man Pleads Guilty to Secret Recordings of Underage Girls (mynewsla.com)
Laguna Beach
- Pacific Marine Mammal Center Prepares For Re-Opening After 3 Years (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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