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🌱 Patch AM: Red Cross Urges Santee Residents To Donate Blood This Fall
Coming up on the Santee Patch calendar: Heartland Coin Show

Hi there, Santee! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Red Cross sets Santee blood drive with fall gift card perks
Also on today's calendar: Heartland Coin Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Periods of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Red Cross Urges Santee Residents To Donate Blood This Fall (patch.com) — Santee residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves this fall as the Red Cross works to keep blood supplies steady for emergencies and hospital patients. A local blood drive is scheduled at Santee's Civic Center on October 28, with donors eligible for various gift card incentives and even theme park tickets at select events across the county.
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📸 Around Santee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santee
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★ Featured events ★
- Heartland Coin Show →
El Cajon Elks Lodge #1812, 1400 E Washington Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am - Recovery Happens →
ECTLC, 1527 E Main St, El Cajon
5:00 pm - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - FREE Kids Fall Festival →
1465 E Madison Ave, El Cajon
10:00 am
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Guardian Angels Fall Festival →
Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 9310 Dalehurst Rd, Santee
5:00 pm - Pumpkin Succulent Workshop at BNS in Santee →
BNS Brewing and Distillery, 10960 Wheatlands Avenue, Santee
2:00 pm - Comedy Night at BNS Brewing →
BNS Brewing and Distilling Co, 10960 Wheatlands Avenue, Santee
7:00 pm - Joe Rathburn at Carlton Oaks Golf Club →
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee
4:30 pm - Joe at Carlton Oaks Golf Club →
Carlton Oaks Golf Club, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee
4:30 pm - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - The Fall Home Garden Show →
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
10:00 am - Spooktacular Trunk or Treat →
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee
10:00 am
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- David's Bridal posted a job opening for Seamstress in Santee. Apply here.
- Solar Turbines Incorporated posted a job opening for Electronic Assembler in El Cajon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santee here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Cajon
- Man Found Dead Along Roadside Near El Cajon (patch.com)
- Golfers Invited to the 44th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, October 9th (presidiosentinel.com)
- Homes for Sale Under 300K in El Cajon CA (zillow.com)
Lakeside
- Bulls Only Rodeo Giveaway at Boot Barn in El Cajon! (audacy.com)
San Diego
- Red Cross Urges San Diego County Residents To Donate Blood This Fall (patch.com)
Ok Santee! 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 cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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