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🌱 Patch AM: What’s new at La Mesa’s 53rd annual Oktoberfest celebration?
Also, don't miss Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 on the La Mesa Patch calendar
Hello La Mesa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's new at La Mesa's 53rd annual Oktoberfest celebration?
Also on today's calendar: Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
- Wednesday: Hot with partial sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Mesa Oktoberfest 2026 (events.com) — La Mesa residents can look forward to the 53rd annual La Mesa Oktoberfest, returning October 2–4 with free admission in the Village. The three-day celebration promises live Oompah bands, German food, multiple beer gardens, family-friendly games, and a Kinder Karneval, plus optional VIP passes for an upgraded festival experience. 
📸 Around La Mesa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Mesa
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★ Featured events ★
- Del Mar/San Diego MEGA Reptile Expo - Sept. 12-13, 2026 →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Ask An Audiologist →
Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa
11:00 am - Train-the-Trainer Prompt Engineering (AI) 5 of 5
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm - San Carlos Youth Chess
San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
5:00 pm - OUSD Board of Education Meeting
North Terrace Elementary OUSD District Office 2111 Mission Ave.
5:00 pm - San Diego FC for Educator Appreciation Night
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Minimum Day (12:44 PM Dismissal)
Pershing (6-8) San Diego, CA 92119 - Minimum Day
Benchley/Weinberger (TK-5) San Diego, CA 92119
7:40 am - Mind/Body Fitness for Older Adults
San Carlos Branch Library 7265 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, 92119, US
10:00 am - Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
Zoom
9:00 am - Arts & Crafts Fair →
4690 Palm Ave, La Mesa
9:00 am - Fall Prevention & Balance Screening Event →
9001 Wakarusa St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, we're still missing our girl Bit Bit.
It's been 4 days and we're so worried about her. Hopefully you can tell from the pictures that's she's a sweet chonky girl who's adored. We've had… (Nextdoor Village) - Update: They're at Humane Society in El Cajon.
1 was chipped and registered, hopefully they'll be home soon! FOUND DOGS: 2 dogs found walking around Colony Road around 7:00am this morning. Both… (Nextdoor West La Mesa/College Area)
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - La Mesa Chili's in La Mesa. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in La Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lemon Grove
- Lemon Grove Mayor Alysson Snow in new County Counsel role to protect consumers (eastcountymagazine.org)
- Lemon Grove Lemon Fest Returns Sept. 19-20 (santeepulse.com)
Spring Valley
- Contractors rally to help quadruple amputee renovate Spring Valley home (nbcsandiego.com)
El Cajon
- Fall into art this September in Downtown El Cajon (eccalifornian.com)
- Vik Pandya (sandiegoreader.com)
- Taryn Donath (sandiegoreader.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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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