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🌱 Patch AM: Albany Concerts in the Park and 13 more events
Be sure to catch A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park on the Albany Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park at John Hinkel Park
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park at John Hinkel Park
- Albany Concerts in the Park at Memorial Park
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany
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★ Featured events ★
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
John Hinkel Park,
4:00 pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park →
John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Albany Concerts in the Park →
Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave, Albany
6:00 pm - PTA Executive Board Meeting (zoom)
Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
7:00 pm - Marin PTA Meeting
Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
6:30 pm - Playdate on the Yard
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Yard 2-6 Field/MPR 6-8pm
2:00 pm - Berkeley Choro with Alessandro Penezzi →
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
4:00 pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
4:00 pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
4:00 pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
4:00 pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
4:00 pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Albany. Apply here.
- University of California Berkeley posted a job opening for Recruitment and Career Services Specialist (4509U) #70459 - 70459 in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
- UC Berkeley climate research center draws visit from Indian state delegation (dailycal.org)
- 7 tips on reading to your child from a Berkeley librarian and an Oakland teacher (berkeleyside.org)
Alameda
- Free Alameda Water Shuttle Could Return Friday After Experiencing Engine Issues (patch.com)
- DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Thursday In Oakland (patch.com)
Ok Albany! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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