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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How did Novato edge out Santa Rosa on the volleyball court?

Also, don't miss "The Importance of Being Earnest" Fairfax Theatre Co. Sept. 18 - 26 on the Novato Patch calendar

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Hey there, Novato! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Novato edge out Santa Rosa on the volleyball court?
  • What Buck Institute's race-car-driving CEO really does to fight aging

Also on today's calendar: "The Importance of Being Earnest" Fairfax Theatre Co. Sept. 18 - 26 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer, temps: high: 86, low: 51. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prep roundup: Vintage hands American Canyon first league loss in volleyball; Analy, Newman also win (pressdemocrat.com) — Novato High's volleyball team edged Santa Rosa 3-2 in a tight match, highlighted in a busy night of North Bay prep action. The roundup also tracks league races, with Vintage, Petaluma, Cardinal Newman and others jockeying for position in volleyball, golf and water polo, giving Novato fans a snapshot of how local rivals are stacking up.
   

• The Buck Institute's Eric Verdin, 69, on Race Cars, Self-Experimentation, and Why "Nothing Is Ever 'Too Late'" (ageist.com) — Novato's Buck Institute for Research on Aging takes center stage as its CEO, Eric Verdin, explains how his own racing and rigorous fitness routine inform the Institute's cutting-edge work on healthy longevity. He describes self-experimenting with many popular aging interventions, why he's skeptical of extreme lifespan claims, and how Buck scientists are preparing to gather data at the upcoming Super Age Games.
   

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  • Why Novato Needs to Have the Charter Conversation Now —Mike Little Read on Patch
  • Hi Neighbors!
    Just wanted to let everyone know that we officially welcomed a new fur baby into our home thanks to Nextdoor! I took a chance and reached out to… (Nextdoor Atherton)
  • I just walked into Lucky Cat near the Dollar Store and was pleasantly surprised at how lovely it was inside, the staff was so welcoming and nice and the food absolutely delicious!
    Give it a try. We have to support neighborhood restaurants . (Nextdoor Pointe Marin)
  • Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Prestige Beauty Advisor in Novato. Apply here.
  • Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Novato. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novato here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Rafael

  • 'We're all just Americans': Marin filmmaker brings powerful story to San Rafael (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Eat and drink your way through Marin: 4 fun events coming up (marinij.com)

Fairfax

  • Fairfax rebuffs petition for recreational cannabis sales (marinij.com)

Petaluma

  • Police Find Firearm At Petaluma School During Safety Lockdown (patch.com)

Ok Novato! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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