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🌱 Patch AM: How San Juan Capistrano will celebrate 250 years this November.

Coming up on the San Juan Capistrano Patch calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026

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Good day San Juan Capistrano! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How San Juan Capistrano will celebrate 250 years this November.
  • Which metal tour kicks off first in San Juan Capistrano?

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 100, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Juan Capistrano's 250th anniversary connects local history to a national milestone (abc7.com) — San Juan Capistrano is gearing up for its 250th anniversary, centered on Mission San Juan Capistrano and the historic Los Rios District, with a special bell ringing and community birthday celebration on November 1. Residents can join free public programming at the mission, explore one of California's oldest neighborhoods, and reflect on how the city's multicultural past continues to shape its future.
   

• Armored Saint's John Bush Breaks Down The References In 'Not On Your Life' Alongside A New Video (wildfiremusic.net) — Armored Saint and Metal Church will launch their Metal Saint Tour 2026 in San Juan Capistrano on November 2, giving local metal fans first crack at the new co-headlining show. Vocalist John Bush also unpacks the lyrics and references in their song "Not On Your Life," while the bands map out additional tour dates across the country into spring 2027.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Juan Capistrano

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Dana Point

  • Eddie Vedder Joins Stephen Wilson Jr. for Surprise 'Hunger Strike' Duet at Ohana Fest (wmmr.com)
  • After El Niño, what will be left of LA's Olympic surf venue? (laist.com)
  • California Wine Festival prepares to uncork California wines and coastal views in Huntington Beach (latimes.com)

Laguna Niguel

  • As NVIDIA Moves to Secure AI Agents, 83-Year-Old Founder Asks: Who Protects the Work? (prweb.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Special Compost Event 'Pumpkin Smash Bash' Underway In Laguna Beach: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok San Juan Capistrano! 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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