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🌱 Patch AM: Want a new pet? Oceanside adoptions are free this Saturday

Spotted on the Oceanside calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad

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Hello again Oceanside! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a new pet? Oceanside adoptions are free this Saturday
  • How a 14-year-old made Super Girl Surf history in Oceanside
  • How a new late-night Metrolink train benefits Oceanside riders Saturday

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North County Animal Shelters Waive Adoption Fees Saturday (patch.com) — If you've been thinking about adopting a pet in Oceanside, the San Diego Humane Society is waiving all adoption fees this Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Clear the Shelters event spans campuses including Oceanside, where nearly 1,900 animals need homes, and every adopted pet goes home spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
   

2. History made at 20th Super Girl Surf Festival: Youngest Super Girl (northcountydailystar.com subscription) — A 14-year-old surfer just made history in Oceanside, becoming the youngest winner of the Super Girl Surf Festival during its 20th anniversary event on August 23. Ruby Stringfellow, from Orange County, battled through top San Clemente competitors to claim the cape and says her win proves young surfers can chase big dreams right here on our local waves.
   

3. Metrolink adds late-night trains for Daisy Chain music festival in Irvine (dailybulletin.com) — Metrolink is adding a special late-night train from Anaheim to Oceanside this Saturday to help Daisy Chain Fields festivalgoers get home without driving. Oceanside riders can use regular weekend fares, including the $10 SoCal Day Pass and free rides for up to three kids per paying adult. The added service aims to ease traffic and expand late-night transit options across the region.
   

4. Sapporo Plans 200 Stone Brewing Layoffs After Selling Brand to Firestone Walker (sfist.com) — Stone Brewing's brand has been sold to Firestone Walker, and parent company Sapporo is planning more than 200 layoffs as it closes Stone's Escondido headquarters. While the deal includes Stone's Oceanside taproom among four hospitality locations, Firestone Walker says it has already hired over 200 former Stone employees and that current layoffs do not affect its own staff.
   

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  • US Marine Corps posted a job opening for MWR Recreation Assistant (Golf) in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant – Cast Member in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oceanside here.

Ok Oceanside! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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