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Hi there, Capitola! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's packed into Capitola's event-filled September issue for locals?
  • Where Capitola locals can eat, drink, and give back this month

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Discretion Brewing.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Capitola-Soquel Times: September 2026 (tpgonlinedaily.com) — Capitola residents can look forward to a September packed with local traditions, from the Capitola Art & Wine Festival and Capitola Beach Festival to a feature on the Capitola Historical Museum's 60 years of volunteering. The issue also previews regional stories on housing proposals, wildfire preparedness, water projects, and county fair fun that affect daily life around Capitola.
   

• Taqueria Los Viejones opens first brick-and-mortar location (santacruzsentinel.com) — Capitola diners now have a weekday happy hour option at Coconut Thai in Brown Ranch Marketplace, plus a Homeless Garden Project fundraiser that sells tickets at a Capitola Village shop. The roundup also highlights nearby food festivals, farm events, student produce giveaways, and new Peet's Coffee deals available at Capitola and other county locations.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • LO:School Site Council Meeting
    Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Oaks/Suns Field Trip - Blacks Beach
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  • OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR →
    Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
    7:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • No School for Students or Staff
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    • Wednesday September 9
  • TP Board Meeting
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Back to School Night
    Aptos High Aptos, CA 95003
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Electives Session 1 - Class #1
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    11:15 am
    • Thursday September 17
  • Alignable In-Person Power Networking for Santa Cruz County →
    David Lyng Real Estate, 1041 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Seascape Two-Man Shamble — Palo Alto Golf Club →
    Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos
    10:00 am
    • Friday September 25
  • 33rd Annual Golf Tournament →
    Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos
    11:30 am

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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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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