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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the El Cerrito teen whose hexapod robot wowed global judges

Also on today's calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IEEE Presidents' Scholarship Honors Teen Innovators (ieee.org) — An El Cerrito High School sophomore, Calvin Shang Hung, just earned third place at a major international science fair for his six‑legged search‑and‑rescue robot designed for hazardous terrain. His project, alongside other disability-focused innovations, showcases how local students are tackling real-world challenges with empathy, advanced math, and self-taught engineering skills that could one day aid disaster response worldwide.
   

📸 Around El Cerrito

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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Cerrito

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park,
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Wednesday East Bay Bluegrassers Jam →
  Rockin' Robbie's Music - El Cerrito, 11225 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
  6:00 pm
• Mystery Book Club
  El Cerrito Library 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Live Music With Flowers for Angela (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area) →
  Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Live Music with The Rough Edges (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area) →
  Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington
  8:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Live Music With REV.RABIA (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area) →
  Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
• Live Music With Brie and the Bystanders (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area) →
  Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm
• Live Music With Beatles Thingy (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area) →
  Kensington Circus Pub, 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park →
  John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I'm looking for a labor-only quote to paint a home we're moving into.
  Details below: Scope: - Living room, 2 bedrooms, and kitchen — walls + ceilings - Approx. 900 sq ft total - Walls are currently beige-ish grey,… (Nextdoor El Cerrito Plaza)
• My 2018 Honda CR-V (dark olive) was stolen in the Del Norte Bart Parking on August 13/14;
  Thursday night/Friday morning. I already filed a report with the Bart police and opened an insurance claim. If anyone has any leads or impound lots I… (Nextdoor El Cerrito del Norte (Inner))

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in El Cerrito. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Cerrito here.

🗞 Nearby News

Richmond

• Richmond Plunge celebrates 100 years with birthday bash and ribbon-cutting (grandviewindependent.com)
• Alan Portillo (1958-2026) (coronadotimes.com)
• 8/19/26 Rally To Defend The Crockett 19: DROP The Charges NOW! (indybay.org)

Berkeley

• UC Berkeley climate research center draws visit from Indian state delegation (dailycal.org)

Alameda

• Free Alameda Water Shuttle Could Return Friday After Experiencing Engine Issues (patch.com)
• DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Thursday In Oakland (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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