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Good morning Albany! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why one expert says Albany cats really do need that tree.
• How Saint Mary's of Albany ran away with a big team title.

Also on today's calendar: Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Should Albany roommates abandon their design aesthetics for a cat tree? (marinij.com) — An Albany resident writing as M.B. asks whether she and her roommate should sacrifice their decor and buy a large cat tree for their adventurous indoor cats. Pet columnist Joan Morris strongly recommends a well-designed cat tree for safety, enrichment, and scratching, and suggests shopping together for a more stylish option that both roommates can tolerate.
   

• No. 12 nationally ranked Soquel boys water polo team advances to semis at Memorial Cup in San Jose (santacruzsentinel.com) — Local runners from Saint Mary's College of Albany captured the team title in their Division 6 race at the Asics Clovis Invitational, highlighting strong cross-country depth from this small school. The wider roundup also tracks standout performances by Santa Cruz County water polo, football, volleyball, surfing, and soccer teams, with several upcoming games and heats scheduled early this week.
   

📸 Around Albany

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese →
  SF Eagle, 398 12th St, SF
  7:00 pm
• Shuumi Stories →
  UC Gill Tract Community Farm, 1050 San Pablo Ave, Albany
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Baby Storytime →
  Albany Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany
  12:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Rockin' Kids Sing-Along →
  Albany Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany
  12:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Albany Stand-Up →
  Pretty Things, 1122 Solano Avenue, Albany
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Albany | Parent Info Session - The Church on the Corner →
  The Church On the Corner, 1319 Solano Avenue, Albany
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Introductory Buddhist Meditation Retreat--Oct. 24 →
  Berkeley Buddhist Priory, 1358 Marin Avenue, Albany
  10:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Herbal Skin Care for Teens + Adults →
  UC Gill Tract Community Farm, 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 12
• Family Paths
  Oakland Public Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland
  10:00 am
• Goldpie Pizza →
  7 Stars Holistic Healing Center, 3219 Pierce Street, Richmond
  11:30 am
• Dungeons & Dragons®
  San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon
  4:00 pm
• Point Richmond Table Tennis →
  Point San Pablo Yacht Club, 700 W. Cutting Blvd, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Let it Move You Zumba Jam!
  Oakland Public Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland
  5:30 pm
• 2026 Seacology Prize Ceremony →
  David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for recommendations for maid service …..
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🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley

• SF Bay Area, Part 4: Berkeley (blogspot.com)
• Come to the Banquet–But Be Sure to Invite Others, Too! (newwaysministry.org)
• Pedestrian Crash on University Avenue and Eighth Street (sweetlaw.com)

Emeryville

• 2026 Emeryville City Council Candidate Questionnaire: David Mourra (Incumbent) • The E'ville Eye News (evilleeye.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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