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🌱 How El Sobrante boaters can safely ditch expired marine flares.

And on the El Sobrante Patch calendar - A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament

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In today's newsletter:

  • How El Sobrante boaters can safely ditch expired marine flares.

Also on today's calendar: A William "Bill" Garvey Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Marine Flare Collection Events in October 2026 (contracosta.news) — El Sobrante residents who boat in West Contra Costa County can safely dispose of expired marine flares for free at the Richmond household hazardous waste facility between October 14 and 24, 2026. The program is limited to specific nearby cities and unincorporated areas, and you must show proof of West Contra Costa residency or boat-related eligibility to participate.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Sobrante

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • Connective Play In-Person
    Home Gardens Library , Home Gardens
    11:30 am
    • Wednesday September 30
  • Art Lab In-Person
    Home Gardens Library , Home Gardens
    2:30 pm
  • Brick Building In-Person
    Home Gardens Library , Home Gardens
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday October 1
  • STEAM Club In-Person
    Home Gardens Library , Home Gardens
    4:00 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • Storytime In-Person
    Home Gardens Library , Home Gardens
    10:30 am
  • Chess Club In-Person
    Home Gardens Library , Home Gardens
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Corona-Norco Settlement House Presents: 15th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
    Turning Point Church, 2000 Norco Dr., Norco
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog on Rincon.
    No collar, no tag. Very friendly; looking for owner. UPDATE! The owners have been located and they picked up the dog! (Nextdoor Middle El Sobrante)
  • My goddaughter has been on a baking journey and when I tell you these bake goods were SO GOOD!
    She makes everything from scratch! She recently did a big order (cake boxes) and the cakes were gone so fast! If anyone is interested, let me know… (Nextdoor El Sobrante)

🗞 Nearby News

Corona

  • Eddie Chavarria died in pedestrian accident on the 91 Freeway (newsline.com)
  • Intrepid completes acquisition of Southern California network (bizwest.com)
  • USA TODAY Sports Super 15 West region football rankings, Week 7 (usatoday.com)

Riverside

  • Riverside County DA's Office Applauds New State Law That Addresses Offenders With Mental Health Issues (patch.com)

Lake Elsinore

  • Largest Mixed-Use Sports Complex In Southern California About To Open In IE (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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