Good morning! It’s Aug. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Watsonville / Pajaro
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 72, with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Watsonville / Pajaro
3 Day Ignite Your Power: Bootcamp for the Soul
Ignite Your Power: A neuroscience-backed retreat for women leaders to master their nervous system, prevent burnout, and lead sustainably.
At Pajaro Dunes Resort on Aug. 14
Repeats 2 more times until Aug. 16
Bilingual Baby Laptime
Event date: Aug. 14. Event time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: 275 Main St., Suite #100, Watsonville …
At Watsonville Civic Plaza on Aug. 14
Repeats once more on Aug. 21
Watsonville Farmers Market
Event date: Aug. 14. Event time: 2-9 p.m. Location: Peck Street and Union Street, Watsonville …
At Peck Street and Union Street, Watsonville on Aug. 14
North Bookmobile at Pajaro Park
The Monterey County Free Libraries North Bookmobile serves the community of Pajaro at Pajaro Community Park.! We visit on Tuesdays and Fridays …
At Pajaro Park on Aug. 14
Repeats 37 more times until Dec. 22
Farmers market today
With its food vendors and food trucks featuring regional Latin American cuisine, the Watsonville Farmers’ Market is known for being a place to hang out and stay a while after fulfilling your weekly shopping needs.
Friday, 2-9 p.m. at Peck Street near Main and Union streets, Watsonville, year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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