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🌱 Patch AM: What’s coming to 8495 La Mesa Blvd. by 2027?
Spotted on the La Mesa calendar: Mt. Helix Academy Open House

Hello La Mesa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's coming to 8495 La Mesa Blvd. by 2027?
Also on today's calendar: Mt. Helix Academy Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
- Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lost Cause Meadery Owners Planning New Restaurant and Coffee Project (whatnow.com) — A new 5,000-square-foot restaurant and coffee spot is planned for 8495 La Mesa Blvd., bringing wood-fired meals, a full bar, and kid-friendly space to the corridor between the Village and MacArthur Park. Backed by Lost Cause Meadery, Oddish Wine, and Bica, the project continues La Mesa's recent boom in food and drink options and is slated to open by late 2027.
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📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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★ Featured events ★
- Mt. Helix Academy Open House →
Mt. Helix Academy, 5955 Severin Dr, La Mesa
9:00 am - San Diego Yacht Rock Festival →
San Diego
9:00 am - FREE Fall-Prevention with Saving Claire Documentary Screening →
Grossmont Healthcare District, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa
10:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
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Other local events
- Plant Bingo! →
SPACEBAR Cafe & Wine Bistro, 7454 University Avenue, La Mesa - Brew Community Market →
La Mesa CA - Household Hazardous Waste Event →
La Mesa CA
9:00 am - La Mesa Rocks 2026 Fundraiser →
La Mesa CA
6:00 pm - Candlelight Open Air: Queen vs. ABBA →
Mt. Helix Park, 4901 Mt Helix Dr, La Mesa
8:00 pm - Sunday Worship →
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4816 Glen St., La Mesa
10:00 am - Tropical Blues Brothers →
La Mesa CA
2:00 pm - Fall Prevention & Balance Screening Event →
9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
9:00 am - Discover Ukraine: A Heritage Celebration →
Liberty Station, Ingram Plaza, San Diego, CA
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Thursday September 24
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi all!
Thank you for all the responses to my request for a demo/dump job. I did hire Luis today who will start tomorrow. I will let you all know how the job… (Nextdoor Vista La Mesa) - Please help me find Winston
https://www.petgraphy.org/sighting/KRI9Sje_YRFO4iHqkgh1XFZ9 (Nextdoor Village)
- Sunshine Retirement Living, LLC posted a job opening for Server (Weekends) in La Mesa. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Spring Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemon Grove
- Lemon Grove DUI Checkpoint Set for Saturday Night (santeepulse.com)
Spring Valley
- Man Arrested After 3 Women Assaulted At East County Independent Living Facility (patch.com)
El Cajon
- Two-Vehicle Crash 805 Freeway, El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego (californiainjuryaccidentlawyer.com)
- Wild Wild Wets (sandiegoreader.com)
- Bishop accused of stealing $200,000 donation meant for El Cajon church remodel (blogspot.com)
Ok La Mesa! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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