🌱 Patch AM: Why top wrestlers are converging on Fountain Valley next weekend

What's up Fountain Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why top wrestlers are converging on Fountain Valley next weekend

Also on today's calendar: Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Nice with sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Esperanza wrestler Sammy Sanchez aiming for another state title (ocregister.com) — Fountain Valley will host the prestigious Five Counties wrestling tournament Jan. 16-17, drawing many of the state’s top high school wrestlers. Esperanza standout and world champion Sammy Sanchez is sitting out Doc Buchanan but gearing up for Battle for the Belt and the Holiday Classic as he chases another CIF State title. Marina’s top girls wrestlers also return after strong state performances.
   

📸 Around Fountain Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest
  650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Anaheim, CA!
  Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday January 11

• Jan 11: Shooting + Front Course Offense & Defense - Fountain Valley, CA 2026
  Los Cab Sports Club , 17272 Newhope St , Fountain Valley
  10:00 am
• 3 Hour Beginner Salsa Camp
  OC Salsa , 16131 Harbor Blvd , Fountain Valley
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Fountain Valley Support Group
  18255 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• City Hall Closure
  City Hall - Fountain Valley CA 92708

Thursday January 22

• Fountain Valley Support Group
  18255 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  6:00 pm

Sunday January 25

• Advanced Volleyball
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park , 16400 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  11:00 am

Thursday January 29

• Fountain Valley Support Group
  18255 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 31

• *NEW Special Event: Kirtan Mantra Meditation For Peace By Spirit Soul And Friends® - Fountain Valley
  Âu Lạc , 16563 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  11:30 am

📣 Fountain Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• JROTC Sports Competition @ Sonora HS
  Santiago High Garden Grove, CA 92843
  7:00 am
• Beginning Ukulele
  Costa Mesa Senior Center , 695 W 19th St , Costa Mesa
  10:00 am
• Family Paint Party
  Pitfire Pizza , 353 E 17th St , Costa Mesa
  12:15 pm
• SKA SMACKDOWN II
  GARDEN AMP , 12762 Main St , Garden Grove
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know why Dr.
  Amy Valentine-Alaluf is no longer at Brookfield Pet Hospital Plus on Garfield and Magnolia streets? Her father started the business there many many… (Nextdoor Gisler neighborhood)

• Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Fountain Valley. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(07830) - 21172 Beach Blvd in Huntington Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Huntington Beach

• Huntington Beach Industrial Building Sells for $17.4 Million - Orange County Business Journal (ocbj.com)
• New breakfast burrito joint coming to the Lab Anti-Mall (ocregister.com)
• Culture War Politics Have Been Costly for This California Town (reason.com)

Costa Mesa

• Classic Mexican favorites make Mi Casa feel like home in Costa Mesa (abc7.com)

Long Beach

Ok Fountain Valley! 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

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