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Hello Capitola! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which new businesses just opened their doors in Capitola

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clearing and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 6 (lookout.co) — Capitola readers can see which new businesses just registered locally, including an Auto Spa on Capitola Avenue and two circus and aerial arts companies on 41st Avenue. The roundup also lists dozens of fresh ventures across Santa Cruz County, from wellness services to food businesses, offering a snapshot of local economic activity.
   

📸 Around Capitola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Capitola

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📣 Capitola Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Capitola Village Halloween Parade, Sun Oct 25th
    Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Line up at 1:30pm in the lower Beach &… (Nextdoor Jewel Box)
  • Hello!
    I am looking for someone to come in for 2-3 hours each day to help my 94 year old mother who lives on her own in Pleasure Point. She is sweet and… (Nextdoor Cliffwood Heights)
  • In-Shape Family Fitness posted a job opening for Kid Zone Team Member in Capitola. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soquel

  • El Barrio Oaxaqueño in Watsonville is serving customers (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • Lily Belli on Food: Casalegno's reopening weekend; Cafécto food truck on the move; Village Foods' new partnerships (lookout.co)
  • Santa Cruz Film Festival offers nearly 100 films screened over 5 days (santacruzsentinel.com)

Aptos

  • Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Oct. 5 (lookout.co)
  • Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, Oct. 6 (lookout.co)
  • Is Aptos' Isla Hardy, 16, the next big thing in women's competitive surfing? (santacruzsentinel.com)

Ok Capitola! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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