🌱 Patch AM: Scotts Valley mourns young resident killed in Santa Cruz County crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Scotts Valley mourns young resident killed in Santa Cruz County crash
• How did Scotts Valley's flag football squad fare in league play?

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connor Wildey Killed in Santa Cruz County Accident on Merk and Corralitos Roads (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A 23-year-old Scotts Valley resident, Connor Wildey, has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a September 23 collision at Merk and Corralitos roads in Santa Cruz County. Investigators say a Watsonville driver turning left in a pickup collided with Wildey's Yamaha; both were using safety gear, and alcohol or drugs are not currently suspected as factors.
   

• Santa Cruz boys water polo gets defensive, posts shutout vs. Aptos (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley's flag football team took a tough 33-0 loss to unbeaten Aptos but quickly returns to action with league games in Santa Cruz against SLV. The wider roundup highlights strong showings from nearby schools in water polo, tennis, volleyball, and more, giving local fans a snapshot of how regional teams are stacking up this week.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotts Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern →
  Henflings Tavern,
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz, CA, 95060,
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• 5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• Steel Bonnet's 11th. Anniversary Party! →
  Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Ext B, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• Scotts Valley: Multicultural Fair →
  Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  12:00 pm
• Fire Peach at Bruno's Bar & Grill →
  Bruno's Bar & Grill, Scotts Valley
  7:00 pm
• Rewind the 90's →
  Bruno's Bar & Grill, Scotts Valley
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Reducing College Costs
  Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Friends of the Scotts Valley Book Sale →
  Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate →
  , Santa Cruz
  12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Felton

• Creed Bratton brings music, humor to Felton (santacruzsentinel.com)
• 10th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Steampunk Picnic (slvpost.com)
• Hidden Amongst the Redwoods, This Quietly Cool Mountain Town Is the Fall Escape You Need (sunset.com)

Soquel

• Planting time has arrived (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Morning Lookout: More local Starbucks closures; PVUSD board candidate charged; book charts UC system's complex history (lookout.co)

Ok Scotts Valley! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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