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In today's newsletter:
- How a local football booster club allegedly lost $400,000
Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• California High School Football Mom Accused Of Embezzling $400K From Booster Club (brobible.com) — An Aliso Viejo mother and former booster club treasurer is charged with embezzling more than $400,000 meant for Aliso Niguel High School's football program, allegedly using the money to pay personal debts. She was arrested by the FBI at her Aliso Viejo home, and city leaders say the case is a painful blow to a community where youth sports are central to family life.
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Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
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Friday September 18
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Aliso Niguel High School Library, 28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo
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The Edge, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
4:15 pm - Wine Social with Hope Family Winery →
Citrus Fresh Grill, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
5:30 pm - City Council Meeting →
12 JOURNEY, Aliso Viejo
7:00 pm - NextGen Sports & Conditioning: The Summer Advantage →
The Edge, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
4:15 pm - Uncorked Mondays & Thursdays →
Citrus Fresh Grill, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
5:00 pm - Got Medicare Questions? →
Mother's Market & Kitchen, 24165 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Wednesday September 23
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