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π± Patch AM: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 and 11 more events
You won't want to miss Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new! on the Santee Patch calendar

Good morning Santee! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new!
- Make-up Picture Day at Santana High
- Start Smart at Santana High
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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★ Featured events ★
- Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new! →
12552 Lomica Dr, San Diego
1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Make-up Picture Day
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
8:30 am - Start Smart
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
6:00 pm - Senior Parking Lot Auction
Santana High Santee, CA 92071
5:00 pm - No School - Labor Day Observance
Santee , CA 92071 - District Curriculum Preview Event
Santee Educational Resource Center 9619 Cuyamaca Street,
4:00 pm - Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Dive-In Movie 2026
California State University San Marcos UVA CLASSROOM, UVA LAWN C COURTYARD, UVA POOL
8:00 pm - Adventure Zone Fundraiser Assembly
Twin Peaks Middle Poway, CA 92064
8:30 am - Donuts with the Library Dean
California State University San Marcos KEL TERRACE
9:00 am - Appliance repair
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
10:00 am - Raise Craze Begins
Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
2:52 pm - Board of Education Meeting (Charter Schools)
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
- I think if you remember, this group on earth, all of us will be gone in maybe max 100 years and a new group will exist.
So why are we wasting what valuable and precious time we do have hating each other. Without your neighbor nothing is possible. Love thy neighbor… (Nextdoor Summercrest) - Today is clear the shelter day all fees are waived at the Humane Society's Saturday only.
There are so many animals in need of good loving homes. The shelters are way too crowded. Save a pet and adopt today. (Nextdoor Santee Woodglen)
- Santee School District posted a job opening for Expanded Learning Program Enrichment Leader - Rio Seco Pos#30024189 in Santee. Apply here.
- Rubio's Coastal Grill posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- Alley Cat Art Fest (sandiegoreader.com)
- High school roundup: Parker wins game with family feel; Cathedral Catholic, Lincoln fall (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- 19-Year-Old Suspected Of Statutory Rape, Other Charges Arrested (patch.com)
Lakeside
- Woman arrested, second suspect sought in $50,000 Alpine theft case (10news.com)
La Mesa
- California Moves to Block ICE Use of Electric Shock Gloves (voiceofsandiego.org)
Ok Santee! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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