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🌱 Patch AM: Aqua Fit/Water Aerobics and 12 more events
You won't want to miss Martini Shake Off on the Concord Patch calendar

Hello Concord! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Martini Shake Off
- Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 at Vintage Vida
- Melt with You Festival
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 103 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 64.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Concord
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord
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★ Featured events ★
- Martini Shake Off →
525 Henrietta St, Martinez
6:00 pm - Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
10:00 am - Melt with You Festival →
357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Aqua Fit/Water Aerobics →
Forest Park Swim Club, 1766 Mendocino Dr, Concord
9:30 am - ELAC RFEP Celebration
Concord High MU
5:30 pm - "Our Quaker Ancestors: Their History and the Records They Left" with Annette Burke Lyttle →
Contra Costa County Genealogical Society via Zoom
6:30 pm - Multi-family Community Garage Sale →
Walnut Creek San Marco Community
8:00 am - September of Service →
Bayview Circle, Bayview Cir, Concord
8:30 am - Side Gate Brewery's Oktoberfest 2026 →
Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, 1822 Grant St, Concord
12:00 pm - Community Concern for Cats Calendar Photo Contest Fundraiser →
9:00 am - BayArea's Grand Ganesh Festival 2026 - Ganpati Bappa Morya! Join East Bay Ka Raja in San Ramon →
San Ramon Citycenter, 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
12:00 pm - Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek →
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I wanted to share a good Animal Services story for everyone who says don't take a found animal to Contra Costa Animal Services because they will kill it.
My Friend found this young male Pit Bull dog tied to a tree over 8 weeks ago. He was in horrible condition. He was skinny, had an infected ear and a… (Nextdoor East Concord) - Anyone missing a Beagle named Snoopy?
He was running along Cowell Road and the phone number isn't working on tag. He is safe with me but I have two other dogs and he can't stay long. (Nextdoor Canterbury Village)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Inventory Taker Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Concord. Apply here.
- City of Concord California posted a job opening for Camp Concord Facility Specialist / Lead Facility Specialist (Seasonal) in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Hartwick Students Drive Social Impact Through Baker-Simpson Internships (hartwick.edu)
Clayton
- Clayton Crime Roundup: Four Arrests, Petty Theft Reported In Clayton Police Activity Log (claycord.com)
Walnut Creek
- Inside Walnut Creek's Newest Chick-fil-A, With a Controversial Feature Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
- Director, Compensation (aaa.com)
- Meet Oreo, Rascal, Daisy, Princess Arianna and Pearl: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com)
Ok Concord! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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