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🌱 Patch AM: How this year’s Run for Education could top $2 million locally

And check out Martini Shake Off on the Martinez Patch calendar

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Greetings Martinez! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this year's Run for Education could top $2 million locally
  • How Alhambra turned penalties and pressure into a 28-15 home win

Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education in Martinez Sept. 27 (contracostaherald.com) — Martinez families can lace up for the 24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education downtown on Sunday, Sept. 27, supporting Martinez Unified schools. The event, part of "Run for Education Week," aims to push total fundraising past $2 million, with free entry for MUSD students, volunteer opportunities, and strong backing from the Martinez Refining Company and other local sponsors.
   

• High School Football: Justin-Siena gives up 2nd-quarter lead in 28-15 loss at Alhambra (napavalleyregister.com) — Alhambra High's football team in Martinez pulled out a 28-15 home win over Justin-Siena after overcoming an early deficit and a flurry of penalties. Local fans saw big plays from Bulldogs quarterback Lane Collins and running back Shane Sweany, while Justin-Siena's Bryden Landry and Ansel Emana kept the visitors competitive until a late interception sealed the result.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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