Hello Back Bay Blossoms, happy Monday.

Did anyone get a chance to visit the Midnight Market yet? We are hard launching straight into spooky season whether we like it or not, and the 26ft skeletons are coming out of storage early to keep up with the Jones’. Trader joes has confirmed its Harbor location, CM hosts ebike skills workshop and we are headed into another balmy week in the low 80s. Is it too early to break out the 26ft skeletons?

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In today’s Buzz:

• CM hosts ebike workshop

• TJs hosts new store at Harbor

• Semitropics hosts candle making wine night

• New pumpkin patch added to the list

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

Costa Mesa Hosting E-bike Skills Workshop

Costa Mesa is hosting a Community E-Bike Skills Course at TeWinkle Middle School on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome, with a special focus on helping students ride safely. Expect hands-on tips for e-bike operation, basic maintenance, and smart cycling habits. Free bike tune-ups and helmets will be available while supplies last. TeWinkle Middle School is at 3224 California St., Costa Mesa, and students from across Newport-Mesa Unified are invited to attend.

Trader Joes Officially Confirms Harbor Location

We have speculated reported on this several times before but Trader Joes has officially confirmed it’s Harbor location on it’s website, along with openings in other parts of the country. It was rumored to be sharing the location with Dollar Tree which we sincerely hope is fake news. While it has not yet released an official grand opening date, we are sure it will still be a corn maze of a parking lot.

THIS WEEK:

• Neat @ Nite: Nacho Libre - Neat Coffee
  Nacho Libre showing @7:30pm, fiesta village with crafts+kids games
  Mon Sep 15th
  Info

• Candle Making Wine Night 🕯️ 🍷 - Semi Tropic Wines
  “Fall themed blends in Glass Pumpkin Jars!”
  Wed Sep 17th
  6-9pm
  Info

• Check Out One of These Speakeasys
  You didn’t hear it from us…

UPCOMING:

• Sand Sports Expo in Costa Mesa ($0-$20) - OC Fairgrounds

  Saturday, 20 September

  9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  Info

• Last Summer Saturday - AHBA (The Camp)
  DJ 10:30pm-2am, Burgers at Buzz’s, $10 presale
  Sat Sep 20th 10:30pm-2am
  RSVP

• Pacific Wine and Food Classic - Newport Dunes

  Sat Sep 20th 1pm-5pm

  Tickets

• Art in the Park - Newport Beach Civic Center Green
  Live Music, Artwork, Sculpture, food & wine pavilion, kids activity
  Sat Sep 20th 10-5pm
  Info

• Sparks & S’mores - Urban Workshop Costa Mesa
  free s’mores, blacksmithing
  Monday Sep 22nd
  6pm-9pm
  RSVP

• Health Fair Expo - Costa Mesa Senior Center
  “A free, fun and informative day focused on senior wellness.”
  Thurs Sep 25th
  10am-1pm
  Info

• Fall Makeup Masterclass - Milligram CM
  Thursday Sep 25th
  6-8pm
  Info

• Art Walk - The Camp
  Fri Sep 26th
  4-8pm
  Info

• Chili Cook Off - Estancia Park (CM)
  Our editor is thinking ‘bout them beans.
  Sun Sep 28th
  11am-4pm
  Info

• Free Community Yoga - Hoka (South Coast Plaza)
  Sun 9/28
  9am
  

• Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational - NB
  October 7-11
  Info

• Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch - ENC (NB)
  Sun Oct 12
  10am-3pm
  Info

WHAT’S GOING ON IN SOUTH OC?

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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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THIS WEEK:

• Neat @ Nite: Nacho Libre - Neat Coffee
  Nacho Libre showing @7:30pm, fiesta village with crafts+kids games
  Mon Sep 15th
  Info

• Art + Play at OCMA Costa Mesa (Registration Required)

  Wednesday, 17 September

  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  Info

• Little Lido Kids Club: Music Class with Magic Steps - Lido Village
  Thurs Sep 18th
  10:30am
  RSVP

• Little Lido Storytime at Lido Village Books

  Thursday, 18 September

  10:00 am - 10:45 am
  RSVP

• Mommy and Me Workout at NIKE Studios in Irvine ($10)

  Friday, 19 September

  10:45 am - 11:30 am
  Info

• Midnight Market Halloween Boutique at Rogers Gardens

  All Week

  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Info

FAMILY PLAN AHEAD:

• Bon Voyage Summer Market - Westcliff Plaza

  Saturday, 20 September

  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Info
  

• $5 Movies at AMC - AMC Tustin, Irvine
  “Get a steal of a deal on tickets to some of your favorite past animated films every week with Summer Movie Camp, now through 8/13”
  Info

• Art Walk - The Camp
  Fri Sep 26th
  4-8pm
  Info

• Coffee + Mom Walk in Newport Beach

  Friday, 26 September

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Info

• Kids Workshop: Haunted Candy Box - Home Depot
  They never check if you registered or not but we recommend it just in case.
  Sat Oct 4th 9am
  Register

• Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch - ENC (NB)
  Sun Oct 12
  10am-3pm
  Info

Bands in Town(s):

🎵 ⏩️ PLAN AHEAD

• Mickey Avalon (yes That Mickey Avalon)- Wayfarer
  Sat October 18th

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor has the Local’s Summertime blues.

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