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🌱 Patch AM: Battle Of The Burgers Returns To Pechanga Resort Casino In Temecula On Oct. 10
You won't want to miss Afro-Cuban Jazz Coming to The Merc! on the Temecula Patch calendar

Hello Temecula! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
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- Trusted Business Partners — (951) 215-2020
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- Weatherly Plumbing — (951) 551-0527
- The Exercise Coach — (951) 419-4119
- Pet Lodge at Old Town — (951) 693-3088
- The Bornemann Theatre — (760) 532-1160
- Celestial Solar & Water Systems, Inc — (858) 790-2700
- Jazz at The Merc — (866) 866-6538
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In today's newsletter:
- Temecula chefs face off in burger showdown to support students
- Old Town Temecula launches Dolly Day to aid cancer support
Also on today's calendar: Afro-Cuban Jazz Coming to The Merc! and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Battle Of The Burgers Returns To Pechanga Resort Casino In Temecula On Oct. 10 (patch.com) — Burger fans in Temecula can look forward to the fifth annual Battle of the Burgers at Pechanga Resort Casino on Oct. 10, where local chefs compete for Temecula Valley's top burger honors. The event doubles as a fundraiser for Temecula Valley Unified's Career Technical Education Culinary Arts Program and offers hands-on experience for high school culinary students, with Mayor Jessica Alexander among the judges.
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• Dolly Parton's Legacy To Be Celebrated During First Annual 'Dolly Day' In Temecula On Sept. 25 (patch.com) — Old Town Temecula is gearing up for the first annual Dolly Day on Sept. 25, inviting residents to dress Dolly Parton-style, show kindness, and support local shops. Ticket sales will directly benefit Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center, while participants enjoy food, drinks, welcome bags, and special concert seating during the evening celebration downtown.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Temecula
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★ Featured events ★
- Afro-Cuban Jazz Coming to The Merc! →
7:30 pm - Wildomar Car Show →
34570 Monte Vista Dr, Wildomar
10:00 am - Cowboy Jubilee Returns to Galway Downs →
Galway Downs Los Caballos Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592,
5:30 pm - Temecula Citizen Corps - Meet & Greet →
City of Temecula Conference Center, 41000 Main St, Temecula
6:30 pm - Nature Education Foundation Invites Educators to "FOR THE BIRDS!" Nature Education Resource Forum →
Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve, 39400 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta
8:00 am - All'aperto III →
Europa Village Wineries & Resort, 41150 Via Europa, Temecula
7:00 pm - Sonic Boom Summit →
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula
8:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- Latinos Talk 2026 Business Expo →
41888 Motor Car Pkwy, Temecula
4:00 pm - Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Limited Conservatorship →
Temecula Valley Hospital, 31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula
6:00 pm - Temecula Valley Rose Society Monthly Meeting →
Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula
10:00 am - Teen K-Pop Party →
30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula
4:30 pm - The Great Taste of Europa →
Europa Village Wineries & Resort, 41150 Via Europa, Temecula
11:00 am - Live Music at Raul Ramirez Winery | Matthew Auston →
32950 Marius Way, Winchester
2:00 pm - Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon →
Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library, 30600 Pauba Rd, Temecula
2:00 pm - Marketplace Extravaganza at Crossings at Corona →
Crossings At Corona, 2470 Tuscany St, Corona
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Wildomar Car Show
Our Annual Wildomar Car Show is back and will take place this year on SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 from 10am-2pm! This annual event welcomes all in our... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone have a good leak detector specialist.
I have done everything I could and still getting notices. Whatever it is its small. Tested every toilet, sink, faucets. Turned irrigation totally… (Nextdoor De Luz)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom Processing Associate in Temecula. Apply here.
- Mt. San Jacinto College posted a job opening for TWP (CDEC Associate Teacher) in Temecula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Temecula here.
🗞 Nearby News
Murrieta
- Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Hit-And-Run Crash Injuring Deputy In Murrieta (patch.com)
- Book women's golf lessons and programs in Murrieta, CA (pga.com)
Fallbrook
- 1115b Alturas Rd Fallbrook CA (zillow.com)
Wildomar
- Wildomar Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing His Mother (patch.com)
Ok Temecula! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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