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In today's newsletter:
- How Poway’s Hanukkah celebration responds to a tragic overseas attack
Also on today's calendar: Kids Winter Break Bake Camp at Fandory and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Powayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Powayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rabbi Killed In Australia Was Nephew Of Poway Rabbi Wounded In 2019 Attack (patch.com) — Poway residents are being urged by Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein to show solidarity by attending today’s Hanukkah celebration at Old Poway Park, where security will be heightened after a deadly antisemitic shooting in Australia killed his nephew. The story revisits the 2019 Chabad of Poway attack, outlines increased patrols at local synagogues and events, and highlights several Hanukkah celebrations across San Diego County.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Poway
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- PHS Jazz Concert w/ TPMS Jazz
Poway Center for the Performing Arts , 15498 Espola Rd , Poway
7:00 pm - Newcomers Christmas Luncheon
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:00 am - Basketball Game (Home) vs D39
Twin Peaks Middle Poway, CA 92064
4:00 pm - PHS Symphony & Bands Winter Festival w/ TPMS Band & Orchestra
Poway Center for the Performing Arts , 15498 Espola Rd , Poway
7:00 pm - Caroling - Summerfield Community
Painted Rock Elementary Poway, CA 92064
5:00 pm - CLR # 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
5:00 pm - CLB-15 Christmas Party
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
5:00 pm - PHS Band Winter Concert
Poway High School Gym
7:00 pm - Kids Winter Break Bake Camp at Fandory
Fandory Factory , 16787 Bernardo Center Dr , San Diego
9:00 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Newcomers Christmas Luncheon
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:00 am - CLR # 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
5:00 pm - CLB-15 Christmas Party
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
5:00 pm - Donnie Fernandez AD Retirement
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Santee
- Santee medical building evacuated during search for allegedly armed man (nbcsandiego.com)
- Ocean views, lush canyons and dusty peaks: 35 hikes in San Diego (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Commuters weigh in on state Route 52 improvement project. ‘A mixed bag.' (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Escondido
- With the need greater this year, families shop for free gifts at holiday giveaway in Escondido (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Pet of the week: 1-year-old year old kitty looking for safe place (sandiegouniontribune.com)
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