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Hello again Albany! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want stronger presentations? See what today's free Albany workshop offers.

Also on today's calendar: The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Friday: Fog to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Make Them Lean In: Free Storytelling Workshop for Professionals (Albany) (funcheap.com) — A free 90-minute storytelling workshop for professionals is happening today at the Albany Library's Edith Stone Room, giving you hands-on coaching to sharpen a work or life story. Led by speaking coach Gina Rapaport, the session focuses on practical techniques to open presentations, pitches, interviews, or toasts. Space is limited and requires advance registration on Eventbrite.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Albany. Apply here.
  • Insomnia Cookies posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley

  • A UC Berkeley undergraduate's research leads to an astronomical first (berkeley.edu)
  • Clinic selling peptides, testosterone and IV drips opens in Berkeley (berkeleyside.org)
  • New breakfast spot on North Shattuck, an Ethiopian cafe comes to Albany, and the East Bay gets another Grocery Outlet (berkeleyside.org)

Alameda

  • Police Arrest Robbery Suspect Weeks After Shootout At Oakland Store (patch.com)

San Francisco

  • The No. 2 Best Large City In The U.S. Is San Francisco, Survey Finds (patch.com)
  • Police Arrest 5 Suspects In Ongoing Thefts At REI SF Store (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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