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🌱 Patch AM: Which Poway trail should you tackle for your next weekend adventure?

Coming up on the Poway Patch calendar: Kids Science Camp Dec. 29-30th - Fizzing Bath Bombs & Slime Transformation Lab

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What's up Poway! 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:

  • Which Poway trail should you tackle for your next weekend adventure?
  • How Poway Unified’s closed-campus rules compare to Chula Vista’s new policy

Also on today's calendar: Kids Science Camp Dec. 29-30th - Fizzing Bath Bombs & Slime Transformation Lab and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Powayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Powayfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Monday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mountains, lakes, grasslands and desert: 44 East County hikes (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Poway hikers get several standout options here, from looping around Lake Poway on the Blue Sky Canyon Trail to tackling Mount Woodson and its famous Potato Chip Rock. The guide also covers Martha’s Grove, Poway’s Twin Peaks, and many other East County routes, giving residents fresh ideas for local workouts and weekend adventures on nearby trails.
   

• South County Report: Big Changes in Chula Vista Elementary Schools – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Poway Unified is briefly highlighted as one of several San Diego County districts that have adopted closed-campus policies limiting public access to school grounds during class time. Most of the story centers on Chula Vista Elementary’s new rules, looming budget cuts, and a senior HR official’s departure amid concerns over hiring practices and shrinking enrollment.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 20
  • Community Cycling Bike/E-bike Safety & Skills
    Encinitas Community and Senior Center , 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr , Encinitas
    9:00 am
  • Saturday Story Time in the Park
    Kensington Park , 4121 Adams Ave. , San Diego
    10:30 am
  • Buffalo Soldiers
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    11:00 am
  • Art Reception - Karuna Kasturi
    San Carlos Branch Library , 7265 Jackson Drive , San Diego
    12:00 pm
  • San Diego Ballet - The Nutcracker
    The Magnolia , 210 E Main St , El Cajon
    12:00 pm
  • Cookbook Club
    Kensington/Normal Heights Branch Library , 4121 Adams Ave. , San Diego
    2:00 pm
  • 2 Pianos 4 Hands
    North Coast Repertory Theatre , 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr D , Solana Beach
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tess is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Reports of explosion near shopping center in Escondido, California.
    9:30PM on Dec 18: Nextdoor user reports a huge explosion near North County Mall. (Nextdoor )
  • Dog spotted without owner at top of trail that runs from Old Poway Park up and over the hill to Tierra Bonita Rd.
    Dog was walking toward Tierra Bonita. Hoping to owner sees this or someone recognizes the dog. I was not able to approach. (Nextdoor Lower Windmill)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Poway. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Electrical Assembler in Poway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poway here.

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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

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