🌱 Patch AM: What’s pouring and playing at this year’s Benicia Oktoberfest downtown?

Hi there, Benicia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What's pouring and playing at this year's Benicia Oktoberfest downtown?
• How will Benicia's Panthers handle American Canyon's high-powered offense Friday?

Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 65.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Benicia Oktoberfest – Sept. 19 (news24-680.com) — Benicia residents can look forward to Oktoberfest returning to the First Street Green waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 19, with live music, German beer, and classic festival foods. The family-friendly event includes a free Mega Kid Zone with rides and activities, plus unique treats like Spaghettieis. It's an easy, local day out right in historic downtown Benicia.
   

• High School Football: American Canyon runs past Sacramento High in home opener, 49-7 (napavalleyregister.com) — American Canyon's football team is heading to Benicia this Friday night for a renewed rivalry matchup against the Panthers, now coached by former NFL running back CJ Anderson. Both teams enter off big home-opening wins, and Benicia nearly upset Vintage earlier this season. Local fans can expect a high-energy game that continues the cross-town rivalry's recent revival.
   

📸 Around Benicia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Rodeo Car Show Pancake Breakfast →
  Lefty Gomez Recreation Center, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo
  7:30 am
• Rodeo Chili & Salsa Cook Off and Car Show →
  Lefty Gomez Field, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo, CA, 94572,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Girls Volleyball Game @ Benicia
  Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
  4:30 pm
• Perform with the Golden Gate Symphony! →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1400 E 2nd St, Benicia
  7:00 pm
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
Saturday September 19
• Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace →
  The Benicia Green, Benicia
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• I Need A Mic: Open Mic Poetry →
  The City Arts Gallery, 420 Virginia St, Vallejo
  12:00 pm
• Local Author Talk: Jeremy Cantor →
  Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Poetry By The Bay →
  51 Daniels Avenue, 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fall Native Plant Sale →
  1400 E 2nd St, Benicia
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need a techy person to make a dog photo look like it's talking.
  I'm trying to get her adopted and a talking dog video would be great. Her face etc with human voice. Any suggestions? (Nextdoor Old Southampton)

• GVRD posted a job opening for Lifeguard Swim Instructor - PT in Vallejo. Apply here.
• Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

• At This 3D Printed Petting Zoo, the Mistakes Are Part of the Fun (3dprint.com)
• Vallejo responds to Grand Jury report on 911 calls (thereporter.com)
• Football roundup: American Canyon wins big against Sacramento (fresnobee.com)

Martinez

• 24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education in Martinez Sept. 27 (contracostaherald.com)
• Defender U.S. Driving Team Concludes Competition at 2026 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses (usef.org)

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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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