🌱 Why a national site just crowned Crescent City NorCal’s quirkiest town

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• Why a national site just crowned Crescent City NorCal’s quirkiest town

Also on today's calendar: Aikido, the non-aggressive martial art, a gathering of instructors from 7 cities on Sat. July 18 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 52.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• The Quirkiest Little Town in NorCal is Hidden at the Edge of California (activenorcal.com) — Crescent City just earned recognition from World Atlas as Northern California’s quirkiest little town, highlighting its rugged coastline, redwoods, and independent character. The piece celebrates the community’s lighthouse, tsunami resilience, fishing roots, and remote location that keeps it feeling far from big-city crowds.
   

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📸 Around Crescent City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crescent City

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★ Featured events ★

Monday July 13

• Karaj Lost-coast: happy hour tunes at port o' pints →
  Port O'Pints Brewing Co., 1215 Northcrest Dr, Crescent City
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday July 11

• Honoring Tolowa Ancestors
  Redwood National Park Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Day-use area.Flush toilets and a water refill station are available.
  11:00 am

Sunday July 12

• Junior Angler Fishing Program
  Redwood National Park Parking and bathrooms are available near this location. Full restrooms are available at Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center. Pit Toilets are available near Freshwater Day-Use parking lot.
  9:00 am

Saturday July 18

• Aikido, the non-aggressive martial art, a gathering of instructors from 7 cities on Sat. July 18 →
  1270 Front St, Crescent City, CA, 95531
  10:30 am

Saturday July 25

• Artists in Motion – 10 Year Anniversary Party for Crescent City Art →
  Crescent City Art, 1228 2nd St, Crescent City
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 7

• Language Committee →
  Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel, 350 N Indian Rd, Smith River
  5:00 pm
• Crescent Elk PTSO
  Crescent Elk Middle School Crescent City, CA 95531
  5:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• Honoring Tolowa Ancestors
  Redwood National Park Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Day-use area.Flush toilets and a water refill station are available.
  11:00 am

Sunday July 12

• Junior Angler Fishing Program
  Redwood National Park Parking and bathrooms are available near this location. Full restrooms are available at Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center. Pit Toilets are available near Freshwater Day-Use parking lot.
  9:00 am

Wednesday July 15

• Housing Committee →
  Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel, 350 N Indian Rd, Smith River
  5:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• Natural Resources and Harvesting Committee →
  Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel, 350 N Indian Rd, Smith River
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Del Norte County Fair →
  Del Norte County Fair, 421 US-101, Crescent City
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone recognize this kitty?
  He has been here for quite a while hiding in the bushes but I am only now able to get close enough to get a pic Please contact me if this is your cat (Nextdoor Vipond - Lakeview)

• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Crescent City. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Crescent City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crescent City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

McKinleyville

• For Sale: 1939 Lincoln Custom in Torrance, California (classiccars.com)
• Eagles win another close one, take tournament championship (humboldtsports.com)

Arcata

• Dorje Yang Dron spiritual director offers teachings (times-standard.com)
• Flynn Creek Circus (lostcoastoutpost.com)
• Creating meaningful spaces (times-standard.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
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