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🌱 Patch AM: SRVEF Run For Education To Feature New Costume Contest, Races For All Ages & Abilities

Coming up: The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair on the Danville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Danville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Danville's Run for Education adds costume contest and races for everyone
  • How Danville's P-1 zoning could shape your neighborhood's next project

Also on today's calendar: The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Turning sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SRVEF Run For Education To Feature New Costume Contest, Races For All Ages & Abilities (patch.com) — Danville families can gear up for the 43rd annual Run for Education, which brings thousands of participants together to support local school programs and classrooms. This year's event on Oct. 11 offers races for all ages and abilities, a new school and community group costume contest, and a lively expo with kids' activities and local exhibitors at Iron Horse Middle School.
   

• Danville, CA 94526 (redfin.com) — Danville residents in the 94526 area should know that the town's P-1 Planned Unit District zoning is designed to encourage flexible, cohesive development while still protecting health, safety, and neighborhood character. The rules allow customized standards for large or special sites, aiming to avoid monotonous tract-style projects and keep new construction compatible with surrounding uses and the General Plan.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Free Writing Series Coming to the Danville Library —Friends of the Danville Library Read on Patch
  • Bobcat roaming the neighborhood again, we are on lakeside course 9th fairway.
    As always watch your pets. I also had a beautiful fox roaming around all morning. These animals are probably seeking water. He's still camped out in… (Nextdoor Blackhawk)
  • Reports of police activity in Alhambra, California.
    6:50PM on Sep 29: Nextdoor users report a Sheriff's Department helicopter circling and a high police presence near Garfield and Valley. (Nextdoor )
  • San Ramon Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for Kitchen Assistant - Receiving Kitchen (43025), 18.75 hours/week (Anticipated work hours: M, T, Th, F 9:45am - 1:30pm; W 9:30am - 1:15pm) - Greenbrook Elementary in Danville. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Danville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danville here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Ramon

  • San Ramon Valley's Run for Education returns with new Bishop Ranch location (danvillesanramon.com)
  • SRVUSD One Of The Best School Districts In The Bay Area, California For 2027: Niche (patch.com)
  • HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION to Open at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (broadwayworld.com)

San Miguel

  • Rep. Panetta Secures Over $1 Million for San Miguel Emergency Operations Center (house.gov)

Walnut Creek

  • Family-Friendly Bike Shop Closes, Teams Up With Walnut Creek Store (patch.com)
  • SUV Hits PG&E Pole, Expect Walnut Creek Roadway Lane Shut Down (patch.com)

Ok Danville! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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