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🌱 Patch AM: 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay and 11 more events
Happening soon: Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Benicia Patch calendar
Good morning Benicia! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair at Pacheco Community Center
- 12th Annual Hog August Bites
- Martini Shake Off
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around Benicia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia
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★ Featured events ★
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair →
Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
9:00 am - 12th Annual Hog August Bites →
Rio Vista
10:00 am - Martini Shake Off →
525 Henrietta St, Martinez
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6th & 7th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 8th 5:30 - 7:00p
Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
5:30 pm - 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay →
Mira Theatre Guild, 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo
7:00 pm - Don Bassey & Friends →
Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 First St, Benicia
6:30 pm - Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group →
Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
6:30 pm - Back to School Night
Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
5:30 pm - BMS Back to School Night
Matthew Turner Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
6:00 pm - Poetry By The Cup Open Mic →
Moschetti Artisan Roastery, 11 6th St, Vallejo
11:00 am
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
📣 Benicia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Martinez Library Storytime
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - Computer Help
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
10:00 am - Lego Builders Club
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
2:00 pm - 2026 Rodeo Guitar Festival →
Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo
2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Owners Found!
Phew! HI! These 2 dogs were found on Jennings in Vallejo. If they are yours, contact Saving Dogs' Lives at savingdogslivesrescue2024@gmail.com. … (Nextdoor W Side Downtown) - LOOKING TO RENT
Hello, looking for a place to rent under $1350 a month in the Benicia or Vallejo area. Looking for a 1 bed 1 bath entire place rental. I left my… (Nextdoor Old Southampton)
- City of Martinez California posted a job opening for Police Dispatcher- Per Diem in Martinez. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vallejo
- Recent housing report showcases Vallejo's growing crisis (timesheraldonline.com)
- Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Vallejo metro area (thepress.net)
- Vallejo police promised fewer pursuits, but dangers of car chases remain (vallejosun.com)
Martinez
- City of Martinez Approves Downtown Entertainment Zone (contracosta.news)
Concord
- Man Sentenced In East Bay Rapper Killing: Report (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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