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You won't want to miss 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame on the Scotts Valley Patch calendar

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Morning Scotts Valley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new fridge is boosting Scotts Valley families' food security.
  • Will Scotts Valley shine under the lights at Harbor High Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 at 25–Keepers of the Flame and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly cool, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scotts Valley Kiwanis helps Valley Churches keep food fresh with new fridge (pressbanner.com) — Scotts Valley Kiwanis has funded a new commercial refrigerator for Valley Churches United, allowing the local food pantry to safely store more eggs, milk, cheese and produce for area families. The club, which also supports Scotts Valley Unified School District programs, is deepening its partnership with the pantry as community food needs rise and traditional supplies tighten.
   

• MVC shuts down Pacific Grove, moves to 3-0 (santacruzsentinel.com) — Local football fans can watch Scotts Valley High face Stevenson at Harbor High on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., part of a busy week of regional prep games. Monte Vista Christian improved to 3-0 with a gritty 14-7 win at Pacific Grove, while St. Francis edged Everett Alvarez in double overtime to secure its first victory.
   

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  • Hi everyone!!
    We are trying to find a home for Gigi. Very sadly her human mom passed away and she needs a new roof to call home. She's grown up in a solo cat… (Nextdoor Scotts Valley)
  • Fox Factory, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Operator V - Sunday-Friday - Third shift 11:30 PM-8:00 AM in Scotts Valley. Apply here.
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Janitor - Capitola Mall Chili's in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotts Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Santa Cruz psychologist reflects on 9/11 response and lessons learned (ksbw.com)
  • Santa Cruz refutes pedestrian safety recommendations from Civil Grand Jury (santacruzsentinel.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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