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🌱 Patch AM: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 and 11 more events
And check out No School - Labor Day Observance on the Santee Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Santee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- No School - Labor Day Observance at Santee
- District Curriculum Preview Event at Santee
- Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 at Del Mar Fairgrounds
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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- 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
Monday September 7
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parent Shadow Day (Minimum Day)
Helix High Entire Campus
8:30 am - Outdoor Kids Dance Party
Pacific Beach - Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime
Mission Hills Branch Library 215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, US
10:00 am - Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults
San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
10:00 am - Toddler Story Time in the Park
Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA, 92116, US
10:30 am - Dance Pants Party
Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA, 92108, US
10:30 am - Stay and Play Story Time
San Diego Public Library - Central Library 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101, US
10:30 am - Gardening Exchange
Pacific Beach - Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US
12:00 pm - Afternoon Crafting
Pacific Beach - Earl and Birdie Taylor Branch Library 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA, 92109, US
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- From the Mayor's Desk:
▪️Harbor Drive construction is ready to go! ▪️A deeper dive into road repairs ▪️Recognizing "DJ Daniel Day" ▪️New library hours are now in effect… (Nextdoor ) - Hi everyone!
Where and when can we pick up sandbags for the upcoming hurricane season? Don't laugh…I'm getting nervous 🫣 (Nextdoor West Hills)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Santee. Apply here.
- Santee School District posted a job opening for Safety and Training Instructor-Transportation Pos#30019827 in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- Win 2 VIP Tickets to Capital of Craft Beer Fest (sandiegoreader.com)
- Hundreds of pets adopted on Clear the Shelters Day (kpbs.org)
- San Diego criminal defense attorney David P. Shapiro joins panel at Side by Side Reentry Conference (timesofsandiego.com)
Lakeside
- Lindo Lake Revitalization Work Brings New Closures in Lakeside (santeepulse.com)
San Diego
- Man Arrested In Fatal Hatchet Attack In San Diego (patch.com)
- Layoffs Hit Former Stone Brewing Employees As Production Leaves Escondido (patch.com)
- North Carolina Teen Indicted In Connection With Islamic Center Of San Diego Shooting (patch.com)
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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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