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🌱 Patch AM: Where Pacifica residents can find the nearest Spirit Halloween store
And check out San Pedro Creek Cleanup on the Pacifica Patch calendar

Hi Pacifica! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Pacifica residents can find the nearest Spirit Halloween store
Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Where to find a Spirit Halloween in the Bay Area this year (axios.com) — Pacifica residents looking for Halloween costumes may need to head to nearby Spirit Halloween stores, since San Francisco doesn't have one this year. The article explains how the chain pops up in former big-box locations around the Bay Area and notes which old retailers most often become temporary spooky shops.
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📸 Around Pacifica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica
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★ Featured events ★
- San Pedro Creek Cleanup →
751 San Pedro Terrace Rd., Pacifica
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
8:00 am - San Pedro Creek, Pacifica Beach Coalition
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, 751 San Pedro Terrace, Pacifica
9:00 am - BabyFace Boxing Presents Beautiful Brawlers 14 →
Babyface Boxing, 1021 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica
1:00 pm - Nick's Restaurant →
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, 100 Rockaway Beach Ave., Pacifica
7:00 pm - Recreation Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
7:30 pm - Pacifica Beach Cleanup
Pacifica Chamber of Commerce, Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica
9:00 pm - Yoga Recharge in an Exotic Orchid Garden →
Shelldance Orchid Gardens, 2000 CA-1, Pacifica
10:30 am - Blessing of the Animals →
Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Ave, Burlingame
3:00 pm - Adult Lap Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
6:00 am - Adult Water Aerobics
Jean E Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave, Pacifica
12:40 pm - Recreation Swim
Jean E. Brink Pool, 401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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- The Fitness Tech — (650) 910-3959
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mazzetti's is the go-to place for tasty pastries, cakes, pies, and cookies, and the portions are huge!
I love their honey bran muffins with raisins as well as their donuts, and my family always wants cakes from Mazzetti's for any family gathering. (Nextdoor Fairmont West) - Come join me this Sunday at Soul Rice on Manor near Skyline!
Thank you so much for hosting this community conversation Daniel! Daniel and his chef create many very delicious Mandarin Chinese foods (my family… (Nextdoor Pacific Manor)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1054) in San Bruno. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part-Time in San Bruno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Bruno
- Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure (senate.gov)
- Statement From WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson on USD President Jim Harris Concluding Term in 2027 (wccsports.com)
- SF Woman Dies After Falling From Freeway Overpass While Fleeing Police In San Bruno (sfist.com)
South San Francisco
- San Mateo County Harbor District Trains Pillar Point and Oyster Point Harbor Masters and Commercial Fishing Fleet on Cold Water Survival, Man Overboard, Helicopter Rescue, Life Raft Deployment (coastsidebuzz.com)
San Mateo
- Snarled Traffic Thursday Morning On Bay Area Bridges And Roadways (patch.com)
Ok Pacifica! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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