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Make time for Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Benicia Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Benicia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pacheco's Artisan Fair at Pacheco Community Center
  • 12th Annual Hog August Bites
  • Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6th & 7th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 8th 5:30 - 7:00p at Benicia Middle

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clearing and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Computer Help
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    10:30 am
  • Native Plant Parley
    John Muir National Park Meet on the grounds of the historic orchard.
    1:00 pm
  • Free Student Meals
    El Sobrante Library 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    2:30 pm
  • Picture Day
    American Canyon High American Canyon, CA 94503
    5:01 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Martinez Library Storytime
    Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
    10:00 am
  • Lego Builders Club
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

Martinez

  • Forum on TRUTH Act on Aug. 25 in Martinez or on Zoom or livestream (thepress.net)

Concord

  • Philz Coffee Opens New Contra Costa Location Wednesday (patch.com)
  • Contra Costa Charities Team Up For Bocce (patch.com)
  • Contra Costa Sheriff Names New Brass (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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