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In today's newsletter:
How you can sponsor a Valley Center first responder at this tournament
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 95, low: 63.
Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Still time to join Chamber golf tournament (valleycenter.com) — A regional Chamber golf tournament is coming to Native Oaks Golf Course in Valley Center on Friday, August 28, and locals can still sign up to play. The Escondido Chamber aims to raise $50,000 for youth programs and invites residents to sponsor Valley Center first responders if they can't golf themselves. Registration and sponsorships are filling quickly.
Back to School Night (TK, 1-5) Reidy Creek Elementary Escondido, CA 92026 5:00 pm
Back to School Night Miller Elementary Escondido, CA 92025 5:00 pm
Friday August 21
Friday Flag Assembly North Broadway Elementary Escondido, CA 92026 8:00 am
Thursday August 27
Juniper Back to School Night Juniper Elementary Escondido, CA 92025 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Luna she wants to be your one and only. Seeking a new family to love on her until she finds her adoptive family. Is that you? Interested folks or anyone with questions about either foster… (Nextdoor Circle R Lane)
⚠️ Magnitude 3.64 earthquake reported Aug 19 at 12:31 AM PDT: 3.47 magnitude earthquake occurred near Warner Springs, CA. More than 164 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Team Member in Valley Center. Apply here.
El Super posted a job opening for Produce Clerk - #29 Escondido in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valley Center here.
Free blues concert draws packed crowd to Hidden City Sounds (times-advocate.com)
Famed San Diego pitmaster Drew Bent to lead new barbecue concept in Escondido (sandiegouniontribune.com)
San Marcos
North City Launches Week-Long LEGO Build Experience in San Marcos - (thevistapress.com)
Carlsbad
Wanted Felon Arrested In North County After License Plate Camera Alert (patch.com)
Ok Valley Center! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!