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🌱 Patch AM: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park and 13 more events

Also, don't miss Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball on the Albany Patch calendar

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Good morning Albany! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park at John Hinkel Park
  • AHS Girls Golf @ HOME vs Carondelet at Albany City Unified
  • Math Tutor Hour at Albany City Unified

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • AHS Girls Golf @ HOME vs Carondelet
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
    3:30 pm
  • Math Tutor Hour
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
    4:10 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Senior Classroom Presentation
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
  • Club Rush Day
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
  • AHS Girls Golf @ Silverado
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
    1:00 pm
  • French Tutor Hour
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
    4:30 pm
  • Albany Middle School Back to School Night
    Albany City Unified Berkeley, CA 94710
    5:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
    John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball →
    2288 Fulton St, Berkeley
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Soft Pretzel Making →
    Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda
    6:30 pm

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San Francisco

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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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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