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Spotted on the Temecula calendar: Southwest Women's Chorus Fall Auditions - 8/24 (Monday)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Temecula's wine country beats Napa on price and personality

Also on today's calendar: Southwest Women's Chorus Fall Auditions - 8/24 (Monday) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Temecula, Southern California's wine country, is dressed for the job it wants (themanual.com) — Temecula's wine country is spotlighted as a more relaxed, affordable alternative to Napa, with nearly 50 nearby wineries, casual tasting rooms, and clustered wine trails perfect for weekend visits. The writer highlights Old Town, Sidecar Tours, Wilson Creek, and local lodging like Vine House, emphasizing Mediterranean-style wines, hot-air balloon rides, and approachable prices that make repeat trips realistic for Temecula-area residents and visitors.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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