🌱 Patch AM: How a Scotts Valley teen topped the field at Run by the Sea

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Scotts Valley teen topped the field at Run by the Sea

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Hot, temps: high: 95, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos surfer Isla Hardy, 16, wins Prime Series event at Steamer Lane (santacruzsentinel.com) — Scotts Valley runner Vinson Fluegge, 17, claimed the 4K title at Santa Cruz's 12th annual Run by the Sea, topping a 92-runner field in 15:50. The same roundup highlights Aptos surfer Isla Hardy's big Prime Series win at Steamer Lane and strong showings from UC Santa Cruz men's and women's soccer teams.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotts Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Reducing College Costs
  Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Women in Business Summit →
  Scotts Valley CA
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• PM Breakfast Meeting - Scotts Valley October 2026 →
  Peet's Coffee, 214 Mt. Hermon Rd., Suite E, Scotts Valley
  7:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale →
  Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
  10:00 am
• Friends of the Scotts Valley Book Sale →
  Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
  10:00 am
• Open Studios Art Tour - 5 Artists at One Location →
  Martine's Art Studio, 1 Blue Hill Court, Scotts Valley
  11:00 am
Sunday October 18
• St. Philip's, Scotts Valley →
  St Philip's Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley
Wednesday October 21
• Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate →
  , Santa Cruz
  12:00 pm
• Scotts Valley Community Trunk or Treat →
  Lightspeed Martial Arts Academy, 1800 Green Hills Road, Unit 113, Scotts Valley
  5:30 pm

📣 Scotts Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Buffalo Blues Trio at Zayante Creek Market and Deli →
  Zayante Creek Market and Deli, 9210 E Zayante Rd, Felton
  5:30 pm
• MAGIC HUNKS LIVE AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER SCOTTS VALLEY,CA!! →
  Bruno's Bar and Grill, 230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Fun with the Muddy Club Ages 5-12 →
  Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton
  2:00 pm
• Reducing College Costs
  Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Romantic Sunset at Santa Cruz last evening.
  More beautiful local Pictures on @topofthemountain on Instagram (Nextdoor Scotts Valley)
• I have a great tree trimmer to recommend.
  After having 3 tree trimming services over the years, none really that good or reasonable, I found a great one. He's honest, responsible, skilled… (Nextdoor Whispering Pines)

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Felton. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Felton

• Aptos bulldozes MVC with ground attack (santacruzsentinel.com)

Soquel

• Soquel stuns nation's No. 1 ranked girls water polo team, wins prestigious Arroyo Grande Fall Classic (santacruzsentinel.com)
• A Seabright Town Center? Maybe (santacruzsentinel.com)

Santa Cruz

• Berry steam treatment pilot program gets underway in Santa Cruz County (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Dolly Parton's legacy lives on: 20,000 books to Santa Cruz County children (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Santa Cruz County swears in first Youth Commission (slvpost.com)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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