What's up Watsonville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Watsonville Library Card Sign-Up Month Reading Challenge (santacruzsentinel.com) — Watsonville Public Library is inviting residents to join a September reading challenge that celebrates the city's historic Carnegie Library and local history. From Sept. 1-30, anyone who reads five hours can earn a commemorative tote bag or alternate prize, with sign-ups available at the Main Library, Freedom Branch, or online. It's a simple way to explore Watsonville's past while supporting the library today.
• September 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar (ca.gov) — Local nature lovers can join regular guided hikes, bird walks, and a mindfulness hike this September at Elkhorn Slough Reserve on Elkhorn Road in Watsonville. The statewide CDFW calendar also highlights hunting seasons, habitat restoration days, biodiversity celebrations, and family-friendly fish hatchery tours across California. Many activities are free, with some requiring advance registration or licenses for hunters and anglers.
• Pajaro Valley runs past Gunn as Ray Myers wins picks up win in head coaching debut (santacruzsentinel.com) — High school football fans in Watsonville saw Pajaro Valley rush for 300 yards in a 24-7 home win over Gunn, giving new head coach Ray Myers a victorious debut. The roundup also notes Watsonville High's 23-7 home loss to Santa Cruz and lists other regional scores, plus Pajaro Valley's next game at Evergreen Valley in San Jose.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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