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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Elsinore State Of The City Address To Be Held Oct. 8
You won't want to miss A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament on the Lake Elsinore Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Lake Elsinore? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Mayor Magee to spotlight Lake Elsinore's future at new civic center
- What's inside Lake Elsinore's brand-new $31.3 million Civic Center?
Also on today's calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 104, low: 69.
- Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lake Elsinore State Of The City Address To Be Held Oct. 8 (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore residents are invited to hear Mayor Bob Magee deliver the 2026 State of the City Address on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the new civic center on South Main Street. With the theme "Focus on the Dream," the free but registration-required event will highlight the city's vision and momentum, and can also be viewed via the city's Facebook livestream.
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• Lake Elsinore's New $31.3M Civic Center Opening This Week In Historic Downtown (patch.com) — Lake Elsinore is opening its new $31.3 million Civic Center today with a free public celebration and ribbon-cutting downtown from 4 to 6 p.m. The four-story building consolidates City Hall functions, anchors Main Street revitalization, and sits beside the historic 1932 City Hall, with nearby free parking and shuttle service for attendees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Elsinore
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★ Featured events ★
- A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament →
Lake Elsinore Casino, 20930 Malaga Rd, Lake Elsinore
8:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Speakers of the Lake Toastmasters →
Prospero, 126 N Main St, Lake Elsinore
6:15 pm - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Group (DBSA) →
The Happier Life Project, 506 W Graham #106, Lake Elsinore
3:30 pm - All Recovery Meeting →
The Happier Life Project, 506 W Graham #106, Lake Elsinore
6:00 pm - Varsity Football hosts Vista del Lago
Liberty High School, 32255 Leon Rd, Winchester
7:00 pm - Varsity Football vs Perris - Homecoming
Paloma Valley High School, 31375 Bradley Rd, Menifee
7:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals →
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, 111 S Kellogg St, Lake Elsinore
11:00 am - Find Your Voice Radio Workshop for Ages 9-14 →
17600 Collier Ave, Lake Elsinore
1:00 pm - Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals →
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W Alvarado St, Fallbrook
9:00 am - Leo From Rio Brings 'Songs of Latin Icons' to Temecula This October →
The Mercantile, 28663 Old Town Front St, Temecula
7:30 pm - Free Rose Haven 35th Anniversary Families in the Garden Day →
Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Rd, Temecula
10:00 am - Free Rose Haven 35th Anniversary Celebration Art, Music Poetry and Dance in the Garden →
Rose Haven Heritage Garden, 30592 Jedediah Smith Rd, Temecula
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🗞 Nearby News
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Menifee
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- Woman accused in hit-and-run death of teenager pleads not guilty (menifee247.com)
Ok Lake Elsinore! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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