Community Corner
π± What the new Southern Marin fire chief means for Alto residents
And check out Bon Air Fall Festival on the Alto Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What the new Southern Marin fire chief means for Alto residents
Also on today's calendar: Bon Air Fall Festival.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 53.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Southern Marin fire board selects next chief (marinij.com) — Southern Marin's fire board has hired Heather Marques as the new fire chief overseeing service for Alto and neighboring communities, starting October 13. She'll lead 90 employees protecting areas including Alto, Mill Valley, and Sausalito, though some firefighter union leaders are questioning the recruitment process and her past legal dispute with a union in Alameda County.
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📸 Around Alto
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alto
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★ Featured events ★
- Bon Air Fall Festival →
50 Bon Air Center, Larkspur
11:00 am - Annual Inspiration Dinner →
The Spinnaker Restaurant, 100 Spinnaker Dr, Sausalito
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Fairfax Irish Festival Of Music & Dance →
, Fairfax
7:00 pm
Friday October 16
📣 Alto Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CPR and First - Aid Classes in Sausalito →
Chamber of Commerce Sausalito, 1913 Bridgeway, Sausalito
9:00 am - Tuesday Toddler Storytime →
Founders Room, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
10:15 am - Mac Essentials: Getting Started on Your Mac →
Founders Room, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
11:00 am - Sausalito Library - Storytime in the Park with Riva →
Robin Sweeny Park, Caledonia Street at Litho Street, Sausalito
11:00 am - Spanish Conversation Club →
Founders Room, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
1:00 pm - MAH JONG →
SWC Club House, 120 Central Ave, Sausalito
1:30 pm - Tuesday Crafternoon →
Founders Room, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
3:30 pm - Sausalito Village: Gentle Yoga for older adults →
Exercise Room, City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito
3:45 pm - EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING →
SWC Club House, 120 Central Ave, Sausalito
4:00 pm - Community Service for Teens →
1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
4:00 pm - Mahjong Evening →
Reading Room, 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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🗞 Nearby News
Mill Valley
- Shakedown Citi Brings an East Coast Edge to the Grateful Dead Tradition on First California Tour (gratefulweb.com)
- Marin residents share tales of kindness (marinij.com)
- Marin Healthcare District candidates focus on governance, tax plan (marinij.com)
Corte Madera
- Corte Madera approves commercial code 'overhaul' (pressdemocrat.com)
- Palestine Post w/ Rayan El-Amine (kpfa.org)
San Francisco
- Man Drives Himself To Hospital After Being Shot On Bay Bridge: CHP (patch.com)
- Notable SF Bar Owner Arrested After Baseball Bat Attack Over Parking Space: Report (patch.com)
Ok Alto! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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