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  • What's planned for families at Concord Pedal Fest this September?

Also on today's calendar: Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Partly sunny, brisk and cool, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In brief: Los Medanos College to grant funds to East Contra Costa groups (eastbaytimes.com) — Concord families can look forward to Concord Pedal Fest 2026 on Sept. 27 at Baldwin Park, featuring bike rodeos, safety demos, games, and a family cycling workshop. The roundup also highlights Concord-based White Pony Express's big Antioch giveaway and several other East Bay nonprofit, school meal, and community events that may interest local residents.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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