Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Poway’s Hanukkah celebration responds to a tragic overseas attack

Be sure to catch Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 on the Poway Patch calendar

Monday December 15th Patch AM
Monday December 15th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Poway! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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.
   


📸 Around Poway

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Poway

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

    Monday December 15
  • PHS Jazz Concert w/ TPMS Jazz
    Poway Center for the Performing Arts , 15498 Espola Rd , Poway
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday December 16
  • 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
  • Wednesday December 17
  • 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
  • Thursday December 18
  • 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
  • Monday December 22
  • Kids Winter Break Bake Camp at Fandory
    Fandory Factory , 16787 Bernardo Center Dr , San Diego
    9:00 am

📣 Poway Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Newcomers Christmas Luncheon
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    11:00 am
  • Wednesday December 17
  • CLR # 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • CLB-15 Christmas Party
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    5:00 pm
  • Friday December 19
  • Donnie Fernandez AD Retirement
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Poway PatchAM possible:

  • Off Duty Officers — (888) 841-5658
    Providing Professional Security Guards since 1993

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Angel is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Drum Lessons by Howard Blank
    * All lessons in the comfort and convience of your own HOME * You DO NOT NEED TO HAVE DRUMS TO BEGIN! * Listed in The ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME in… (Nextdoor Lower Windmill)
  • Anyone offering deals on last minute requests to have exterior Christmas lights put up?
    It’s not a huge job…one story condo. Can be done with a basic ladder. TIA! (Nextdoor Lomas Verdes Estates)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Poway. Apply here.
  • Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group posted a job opening for Medical Biller Dermatology Group Practice in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santee

Escondido


Ok Poway! 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: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.