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Hi Aliso Viejo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Soka Performing Arts Center keeps ranking among OC's best venues.
  • Meet the Aliso Viejo softball standout drawing national recruiting attention.

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best of Orange County 2026: Best music and concert venue (ocregister.com) — Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo has been named one of Orange County's top live music venues again, praised for its acoustics and intimate setting. Local residents can look forward to seasons packed with classical, jazz, chamber, and world music performances designed to create a deep, community-focused listening experience close to home.
   

• Watchlist Wednesday: Meet Five Rising 2028 Talents (extrainningsoftball.com) — A Class of 2028 softball standout from Aliso Viejo is being recognized nationally after strong performances with the Firecrackers Chavez Moreno travel team. Her solid batting stats, speed on the bases, and leadership at high-level tournaments have earned her a spot on Extra Inning Softball's watchlist for future national rankings.
   

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Ok Aliso Viejo! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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