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🌱 Patch AM: Beach Boys legend Al Jardine is coming to Poway in October
And check out Under Grace on the Poway Patch calendar

Hello Poway! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Beach Boys legend Al Jardine is coming to Poway in October
- How Poway groups should apply for upcoming county housing grants
Also on today's calendar: Under Grace and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Beach Boys Abruptly Push Back Their Delayed 2026 Tour (q1077.com) — Poway residents can catch Beach Boys cofounder Al Jardine and his Pet Sounds Band live at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 10. The show is part of Jardine's fall tour, announced alongside news that the Mike Love–fronted Beach Boys have pushed several Endless Summer Gold Tour dates into October and beyond after a string of cancellations.
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• Community Development Block Grant 2027- 2028 (California) (fundsforngos.org) — Poway organizations are reminded that while the county's new Community Development Block Grant cycle is open, projects serving Poway residents must apply through the city's own CDBG program instead. The county's grants focus on unincorporated areas, funding housing, infrastructure, public services, and economic development for low- and moderate-income residents across San Diego County.
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📸 Around Poway
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poway
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★ Featured events ★
- Under Grace →
New Season's Church, 2300 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley
6:00 pm - Open House 9/26 from 1-4, or by easy appointment before. →
16644 Roca Dr, San Diego
1:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- FREE Thriller Classes, Poway →
Starridge Neighborhood Park, 13745 Carriage Road, Poway - The Horseless Carriage Car Show →
Old Poway Park, Poway
9:00 am - Poway Rodeo →
Poway Rodeo, 14336 Tierra Bonita RD, Poway
1:00 pm - Alyssa Walker: The Hop Stop - 5 to 8pm - Poway, CA →
The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Rd, Poway
5:00 pm - The Hop Stop - 5 to 8pm - Poway, CA →
The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Rd, Poway
5:00 pm - Rodeo Performance →
Poway Valley Riders Association, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway
7:00 pm - Cadillac Fringe - Mainstream →
Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Rd, Poway
7:00 pm - Mavis Staples →
Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway
4:00 pm - Art Glass Guild Show and Sale →
1770 Village Pl, San Diego
10:00 am - Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band →
Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway
7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 10
📣 Poway Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Three dogs roaming on Markar Rd just after turn from High Valley.
Definitely someone's pets. I'll try to go back and get a name Off the collar (Nextdoor High Valley) - AC has died, can't repair due to age.
Would appreciate referrals for a well priced reliable AC service. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Tustin Hills)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Prep/Dishwasher Team Member in Poway. Apply here.
- Smart and Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 581 Poway in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ramona
- Ramona Sheriff's deputies prepare to move to temporary location (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- 'Ramona Reflections' mural moved from former bank building to ROCC (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Should sales tax be raised to avoid loss of MTS bus routes? (sandiegouniontribune.com)
San Diego
- San Diego Humane Society's Fur Ball Celebrates 40 Years (patch.com)
Ok Poway! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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