🌱 Patch AM: 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay and 13 more events

Coffee in hand, Benicia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• You're Invited! Open House
• Martini Shake Off
• Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6th & 7th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 8th 5:30 - 7:00p at Benicia Middle

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

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees.

📸 Around Benicia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• You're Invited! Open House →
  4966 Bayleaf Ct, Martinez
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6th & 7th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 8th 5:30 - 7:00p
  Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
  4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night
  Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
  5:30 pm
• 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay →
  Mira Theatre Guild, 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Don Bassey & Friends →
  Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 First St, Benicia
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group →
  Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Back to School Night
  Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
  5:30 pm
• BMS Back to School Night
  Matthew Turner Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Poetry By The Cup Open Mic →
  Moschetti Artisan Roastery, 11 6th St, Vallejo
  11:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Harvest Fair →
  Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo
  11:00 am
• Poetry In The Palazzo →
  Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave, Vacaville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Benicia Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian (On Call) in Benicia. Apply here.
• Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

• Rashad Ross 'all in' for helping Vallejo flag football (timesheraldonline.com)
• Recent housing report showcases Vallejo's growing crisis (timesheraldonline.com)
• Vallejo receives grant to help remove illegally dumped, wasted tires (mercedsunstar.com)

Martinez

• Giants sign running back Najee Harris (thesportingbase.com)

Ok Benicia! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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