🌱 Which Byron teacher just earned countywide recognition for classroom excellence?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Byron teacher just earned countywide recognition for classroom excellence?

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 59.
• Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 96 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brentwood, Orinda educators named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year (contracostaherald.com) — Byron residents can cheer Kimberly Berry of Timber Point Elementary, who was named Byron Union School District's 2026–27 Teacher of the Year in Contra Costa County's annual celebration. The county also selected Brentwood's Rebecca St. Michel and Orinda's Stephanie Sado as overall Teachers of the Year, recognizing educators who support students with literacy, learning challenges, and strong community connections.
   

📸 Around Byron

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Byron

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
  Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  5:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻 →
  1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• 'Songs, Stories and Sign Language' by First 5
  Prewett Library, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
  3:00 pm
• Midweek Mixup
  Brentwood Library, 35 Oak Street; 1st Floor, Brentwood
  3:00 pm
• Youth Arts Connection Workshop
  Brentwood Library, 35 Oak Street; 1st Floor, Brentwood
  4:00 pm
• Computer Help with Docent
  Prewett Library, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Family Storytime for All Ages
  Brentwood Library, 35 Oak Street; 1st Floor, Brentwood
  10:15 am
• Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5
  Brentwood Library, 35 Oak Street; 1st Floor, Brentwood
  11:15 am
• Toddler/Preschool Storytime
  Prewett Library, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
  3:30 pm
• Youth Arts Connection Workshops
  Prewett Library, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Comedy Uncorked® starring Joe Klocek! →
  Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour Rd, Brentwood
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Brentwood. Apply here.
• City of Brentwood California posted a job opening for Police Officer in Brentwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Byron here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

• Eagles bringing back franchise legend Zach Ertz after Dallas Goedert injury (thepress.net)
• Plans for new East County fire station move forward, but supervisors wary of city process (danvillesanramon.com)
• Model Presley Gerber Reportedly Passes Away at 27 After Mental Health Struggles (hypefresh.com)

Oakley

• Richmond Enacts 45-Day Data Center Moratorium (letsdatascience.com)
• #LASD Homicide Detectives Responding to a Deputy-Involved Shooting, 800blk S. Indian Hill Bl, #Claremont (nixle.com)

Livermore

• Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion For Livermore Deputy Accused Of Abusing Son: Report (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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