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🌱 Patch AM: The Fall Home Garden Show and 9 more events
Coming up: Heartland Coin Show on the Santee Patch calendar

Good day Santee! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Heartland Coin Show at El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812
- The Fall Home Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Recovery Happens at ECTLC
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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★ Featured events ★
- Heartland Coin Show →
El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - Recovery Happens →
ECTLC, 1527 E Main St, El Cajon
5:00 pm - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - FREE Kids Fall Festival →
1465 E Madison Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Comedy Night at BNS Brewing →
BNS Brewing and Distilling Co, 10960 Wheatlands Avenue, Santee
7:00 pm - Joe at Carlton Oaks Golf Club →
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee
4:30 pm - Joe Rathburn at Carlton Oaks Golf Club →
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee
4:30 pm - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - 2026 Brews & Bites 21+ Festival →
Town Center Community Park EAST, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee
5:30 pm - Mountain Empire at West Hills →
West Hills, null, Santee
6:00 pm - Spooktacular Trunk or Treat →
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee
10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Norma Jean is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
- Update: Pet Reunited
Minnie, a dog who went missing in San Diego, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 44 minutes. Message from Owner: "Lost dog in San… (Nextdoor West Hills)
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Heart of House Cook in Santee. Apply here.
- HD Supply Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Technical Learning Specialist in Santee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- 13162 Highway 8 Business #22, El Cajon, CA 92021 (redfin.com)
- Dehesa School District celebrates 150 years with community celebration (sandiegocountynews.com)
- Roundup: Top-ranked Carlsbad's win highlights a Friday chock-full of football (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Lakeside
- Lakeside commuters, residents split on proposed roundabouts for busy SR-67 interchange (sandiegouniontribune.com)
San Diego
- From Historic Charm To Modern Luxury: 5 San Diego County Homes Open For Kitchen & Bath Tour (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: "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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