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Coffee in hand, Murrieta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Murrieta plans solemn 9/11 remembrance at Town Square Park
  • Help plant 2,026 tribute flags at Murrieta's Field of Honor
  • Strong storms targeting Murrieta today—are you ready for 55 mph gusts?

Also on today's calendar: FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! With PRNIT At The Merc! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Murrieta To Hold 9/11 Tribute At Town Square Park & Amphitheater (patch.com) — Murrieta residents are invited to a free 9/11 tribute at Town Square Park & Amphitheater this Friday, marking 25 years since the attacks. The evening ceremony will honor those who died, recognize first responders, and reflect on the community's shared resilience.
   

2. Officials Seeking Volunteers For 2026 Murrieta Field Of Honor (patch.com) — Murrieta residents are invited to volunteer for the 2026 Murrieta Field of Honor, where 2,026 flags will fly in Town Square Park to recognize veterans, military members, first responders, and teachers. The city, partnering with local Rotary clubs, will host the tribute from November 7–15 and welcomes individuals, families, groups, and students seeking community service hours to sign up.
   

3. Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Riverside County Wednesday afternoon – winds gusting up to 55 mph (pressenterprise.com) — Murrieta is under a National Weather Service alert this afternoon as strong thunderstorms move across the region, bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph and the risk of lightning. Residents are urged to secure loose items, seek indoor shelter when storms approach, and drive cautiously in heavy rain to avoid hydroplaning and reduced visibility on local roads.
   

4. The Ripple Effect: How Raven Hilden Turned a Few Care Packages into a Decade of Service (menifee247.com) — A decade after mailing just a few care packages, MilVet has grown into a volunteer-run nonprofit on the Menifee–Murrieta border that ships thousands of monthly boxes to deployed service members. The group also runs a pantry and connects Riverside County veterans and families with benefits, holiday support, and resource fairs, and is seeking donations and a larger space to expand its impact.
   

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Ok Murrieta! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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