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🌱 Patch AM: 18th anniversary open mic - Poetry by the Bay and 11 more events
Also, don't miss Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Benicia Patch calendar
Hey there, Benicia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair at Pacheco Community Center
- 12th Annual Hog August Bites
- PTG BBQ and Book Fair at Robert Semple Elementary
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Clearing and breezy, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📸 Around Benicia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia
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★ Featured events ★
- Pacheco's Artisan Fair →
Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco
9:00 am - 12th Annual Hog August Bites →
Rio Vista
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- PTG BBQ and Book Fair
Robert Semple Elementary Benicia, CA 94510
5:30 pm - Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6th & 7th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 8th 5:30 - 7:00p
Benicia Middle Benicia, CA 94510
4:00 pm - 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 - Don Bassey & Friends →
Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 First St, Benicia
6:30 pm - Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group →
Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia
6:30 pm - Poetry By The Cup Open Mic →
Moschetti Artisan Roastery, 11 6th St, Vallejo
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Computer Help
Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
10:00 am - Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - Free Student Meals
El Sobrante Library 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
2:30 pm - Back to School Night
M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette, CA 94549
6:00 pm - Board Installation Dinner and Business Person of the Year Award
Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Back Forty Texas BBQ
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Round Table Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Benicia. Apply here.
- Chevron Stations, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Station Manager in Benicia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vallejo
- Brianna Rogers runs for Vallejo City Council in District 4 (timesheraldonline.com)
- Upcoming Vallejo Events — Punk rock, ska and hip-hop shows (vallejosun.com)
- Schools across Solano County earn top rankings (timesheraldonline.com)
Martinez
- Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested In Pursuit Across Contra Costa (patch.com)
Concord
- Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries In Contra Costa Crash (patch.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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