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š± Patch AM: 3 San Ramon Teens Win $5K Each In Event Innovator Competition
Coming up on the San Ramon Patch calendar: San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale

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In today's newsletter:
- Three San Ramon teens turn bold event ideas into $5,000 wins
- Interested in maintaining San Ramon's fountains? Here's how to bid.
Also on today's calendar: San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 San Ramon Teens Win $5K Each In Event Innovator Competition (patch.com) — San Ramon teens Neil Korambeth, Aditi Ranjan, and Chloe Fisher each earned $5,000 for innovative event ideas designed to showcase the city and strengthen community connections. Their concepts range from a high-tech drone and robotics showcase at City Center Bishop Ranch to a Cherry Blossom Festival aimed at improving safety along popular photo spots. City leaders praised the students' creativity and growing participation in the annual Event Innovator Competition.
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• Fountain Maintenance & Equipment Repair Services (ca.gov) — The City of San Ramon is seeking proposals for ongoing fountain maintenance and equipment repair at city-owned display fountains, with bids due October 22. Local contractors can join an optional virtual pre-submittal meeting on September 24 and must email questions by October 6, as the city prepares to award the contract later this year.
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📸 Around San Ramon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Ramon
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★ Featured events ★
- San Ramon Library Foundation's Mega Book Sale →
San Ramon Library - Contra Costa County Library, 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon
2:00 pm - 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 - Melt with You Festival →
357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
5:00 pm - Life is a Cabernet Ol' Chum Murder Mystery Dinner at Charles R Vineyards →
8195 Crane Ridge Rd, Livermore
5:00 pm - Pizza Mind Trivia- Livermore! →
Zachary's Chicago Pizza, 2470 First St, Livermore
6:30 pm - Food & Wine Festival at Wente Family Vineyards →
Wente Family Vineyards Tasting Lounge, 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore
4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Free Workshop | Financial Blind Spots Every Family Should Know →
Danville Library - Contra Costa County Library, 400 Front St, Danville
10:00 am - We Need Your Shoes! →
Building Kidz School Of San Ramon, 210 Porter Dr, San Ramon
12:00 pm - Good News Club - Montevideo Elementary School →
Montevideo Elementary School (13000 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583)
1:00 pm - Taste of City Center →
City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
11:00 am - Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
5:00 pm - The Late Pour Comedy Series at Concannon Vineyard Starring Al Madrigal →
Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore
7:30 pm - Faithfully Live: A Journey Tribute →
Blackhawk Plaza
6:00 pm - September Sips at City Center Bishop Ranch →
City Center Bishop Ranch, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
📣 San Ramon Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND A CAT!
Last night I attempted to trap my missing cat. But instead, I trapped this other cat in So San Ramon. Took him to the vets. He is not microchipped. … (Nextdoor Walt Disney/PV/Cal High) - Found a Cat!
Seen walking around Regal Lily Lane in the Vestrella complex in Gale Ranch. Very friendly and gave food / water, but was not able to bring him/her… (Nextdoor Vestrella at Gale Ranch)
- Nordstrom posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales or Stock - Persimmon Place Rack in Dublin. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Dublin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Ramon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Danville
- Danville Teen's Nonprofit Expands STEAM Access Across Bay Area (patch.com)
Pleasanton
- Pleasanton Weighs $16.5M In Bonds For Water-System Upgrades (patch.com)
Livermore
- Downtown Livermore 'Bites & Vines' Inaugural Event Coming Thursday (patch.com)
Ok San Ramon! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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