🌱 Where can Cloverdale kids get free lunches all summer long?
Cloverdale, California Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Cloverdale! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where can Cloverdale kids get free lunches all summer long?
- Which Cloverdale Quik Stop just sold a $15 million ticket?
- How a playoff stop in Cloverdale fit into Freedom’s postseason run.
Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Remaining cool with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 48.
- Sunday: Abundant sunshine and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Sonoma County's Free Summer Lunch Program for Kids Returns for 2026 (sonomasun.com) — Families in Cloverdale can get free, healthy lunches for kids this summer through the Redwood Empire Food Bank’s Summer Lunch program, running June 8 to August 7, 2026. Cloverdale is one of several Sonoma County cities hosting sit-down and some grab-and-go meal sites, helping cover the gap when school cafeterias close. Details on exact locations and times are available online or by phone. 
• After decades of hard labor, Cloverdale man wins $15 million scratch-off jackpot (pressdemocrat.com) — A longtime Cloverdale resident just hit a $15 million California Lottery jackpot on a Royal Jackpot Scratchers ticket bought at the Quik Stop on North Cloverdale Boulevard. Fernando Ayala, who immigrated from Mexico decades ago and has worked hard ever since, says he plans to share the life-changing winnings with his family. Locals may recognize the lucky convenience store on their daily routes.
• As Freedom softball bows out of postseason, Falcons offer glimpse of future (thepress.net) — A North Coast Section softball playoff run briefly came through Cloverdale, where Freedom High opened with a dominant road win before advancing to Fortuna and ultimately falling to Alhambra in the semifinals. The story highlights young pitchers stepping up and how the team hopes this postseason experience fuels a stronger return next year.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m sure it’s been discussed, but when, if ever, will there be a car wash again in Cloverdale?
I have to drive to Healdsburg or Santa Rosa to wash my vehicle. I paid $16.00 for the Shell car wash while getting gas only to find the car wash was… (Nextdoor East Boulevard)
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 08675, HWY 101 & CLOVERDALE BLVD in Cloverdale. Apply here.
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser- Part Time (HIRING ASAP) in Cloverdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cloverdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Geyserville
- Wedding Prep Cosmetic Treatments for San Francisco Brides and Grooms (7x7.com)
- Two favorite SF festivals return to the streets this June. (7x7.com)
Healdsburg
- Flashbacks: Parades past in Healdsburg (healdsburgtribune.com)
- Things to do in Healdsburg, May 28-June 4 (healdsburgtribune.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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