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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: From Encinal High stages to Netflix fame: Jack Havenโ€™s Alameda roots

And check out Introduction to: The Last Gift Box on the Alameda Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Alameda! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ˜€๏ธ

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  • From Encinal High stages to Netflix fame: Jack Haven's Alameda roots

Also on today's calendar: Introduction to: The Last Gift Box and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข Detailed Guide to Brigette Lundy-Paine (crlmag.com) โ€” Actor Jack Haven, formerly known as Brigette Lundy-Paine, spent their childhood in Alameda after their family settled here from Portland and later attended Encinal High School. The piece traces their journey from local theater kid to non-binary Hollywood star, highlighting major roles like Netflix's Atypical and their ongoing LGBTQ+ advocacy and experimental art projects.
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