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🌱 Why Hollister’s rising wrestlers are heading to Aptos in early January
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Hollister’s rising wrestlers are heading to Aptos in early January
Also on today's calendar: Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
- Friday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Despite turnover, Baler wrestling optimistic as season gets underway (benitolink.com) — Hollister High’s wrestling teams are gearing up for a big 2025-26 season that includes a key boys tournament in Aptos, the Pat Lovell Coast Classic on January 2–3. With a record number of girls on the roster and several CCS standouts returning, the Balers are eyeing state-level success, offering Aptos fans a chance to see top regional competition nearby. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bring Your Own Book Discussion Group
Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos
11:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Mah Jongg Club - Hong Kong Style
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
2:00 pm -
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) - Book Discussion Group
Dorosin Memorial Conference Room , Aptos
11:00 am -
Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos
Aptos Branch Library , 7695 Soquel Dr , Aptos
2:00 pm -
Aptos Bridge Club
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
10:30 am -
Aptos Writer’s Workshop
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
12:30 pm -
Aptos Youth Chess Club
The Betty Leonard Community Room , Aptos
3:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Redwoods Safe Routes to School Bike Program - BIKE RODEO on the Green Acres Blacktop
Green Acres Blacktop
9:55 am -
In-person Tech Help @ Capitola
Capitola Branch Library , 2005 Wharf Rd , Capitola
10:00 am -
Story Time and Stay & Play @ Capitola
Ow Family Community Room , Capitola
11:00 am -
Storytime and Stay & Play @ Capitola
Capitola Branch Library , 2005 Wharf Rd , Capitola
11:00 am -
Somatic Expression — Breath+Oneness Yoga & Wellness Studio in Santa Cruz
Breath+Oneness Yoga , 708 Capitola Ave , Capitola
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I feel like a fool!!
I was selling a recliner here on ND for $500 and someone asked to purchase it by sending me money directly deposited into my checking account. (Zelle… (Nextdoor Seacliff) - My little yorkie has fleas.
I walk them at the beach. Can they get them in the sand at the beach? I will get treatment this am. Are there areas to avoid? Suggestions? (Nextdoor Loyola Los Altos Loop)
- Target posted a job opening for GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage ) (T1143) in Freedom. Apply here.
- Pajaro Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for 2025/26 School Year: TEMPORARY Bilingual Kinder Teacher in Watsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aptos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Soquel
- Switch Bakery opens doors in downtown location (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Top 10 boys basketball rankings (mercedsunstar.com)
Santa Cruz
- J.M. Brown throws birthday benefit for the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Santa Cruz Planning Commission to consider eliminating public hearings for affordable housing (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Santa Cruz County officials scramble to address gap in daytime homeless services amid nonprofit turmoil, federal cuts (santacruzsentinel.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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