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🌱 Patch AM: How Novato’s offense stalled in a sweltering 23-0 road loss
Also, don't miss Adult Group Ukulele Class on the Novato Patch calendar

Morning Novato! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Novato's offense stalled in a sweltering 23-0 road loss
Also on today's calendar: Adult Group Ukulele Class and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 97 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 97, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep football: Archie Williams powers to key win over Novato (marinij.com) — Novato High's football team was shut out 23-0 at Archie Williams in a sweltering league matchup that doubled as the Falcons' homecoming and field-rededication game. Despite strong defensive plays and several interceptions, Novato's offense struggled to finish drives, missing two field goals and losing its quarterback to injury as Archie Williams pulled away in the second half.
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📸 Around Novato
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novato
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★ Featured events ★
- Adult Group Ukulele Class →
Bennett Valley, Santa Rosa
11:30 am - Join us for SoulSong contemplative service →
1510 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- North Bay Buy/Sell →
215 Alameda del Prado, Novato
9:30 am - Just Monday, My Dudes →
1016 Railroad Ave, Novato
3:00 pm - The Addams Family Musical →
Emily Gates Performing Arts Center, 15 San Marin Dr, Novato
7:00 pm - The Addams Family Musical →
Emily Gates Performing Arts Center, 15 San Marin Dr, Novato
7:00 pm - Fairfax Irish Festival Of Music & Dance →
, Fairfax
7:00 pm - Fall Celebration: Open Garden, Native Plant Sale, and Tabling Event →
Home Ground Habitats, 1875 Indian Valley Rd, Novato
10:00 am - The Addams Family Musical →
Emily Gates Performing Arts Center, 15 San Marin Dr, Novato
7:00 pm - Novato Fire District Pancake Breakfast →
450 Atherton Ave, Novato
8:00 am - The Addams Family Musical →
Emily Gates Performing Arts Center, 15 San Marin Dr, Novato
2:00 pm - Rosen Method Movement Intensive: Moving Together →
All Saints Lutheran Church, 2 San Marin Dr, Novato
9:30 am
Monday October 5
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
📣 Novato Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Novato PatchAM possible:
- Maud Powell String Institute
- Gaspare's Pizzeria Ristorante & Bar — (415) 999-8467
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Muir Beach tonight.
Nice and warm. Lots of swimmers, kayakers, people playing frisbee, eating food and generally enjoying the beautiful sunset (Nextdoor Scottsdale Pond) - Wildflowers making their presence known along the Tomales Bay Trail.
Have an amazing weekend, everybody. (Tomales, CA) (Nextdoor San Marin)
- Panera posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Novato. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in San Rafael. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novato here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Rafael
- Marin IJ Readers' Forum: Davidi best in race for Area 3 seat on San Rafael council (marinij.com)
- At Least 1 Person Injured in San Rafael Car Accident on Highway 101 (pacificattorneygroup.com)
- #alsc26 Attendee Highlight: Q&A with Shani B. (ala.org)
Fairfax
- Marin IJ Readers' Forum: Measure T services tax is an investment in Mill Valley (marinij.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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