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🌱 Patch AM: Chipotle FRC Fundraiser and 11 more events

Also check out Foundation Game - Flag Football on the Elk Grove Patch calendar

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 62 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Chipotle FRC Fundraiser
    School of Engineering and Sciences 8124 Delta Shores Cir S, Sacramento, CA 95832, USA
    4:00 pm
  • Foundation Game - Flag Football
    Cordova High School
    6:00 pm
  • Fall Sports Information Night
    Rio Americano High Rio PAC (Performing Arts Center)
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 19
  • Community Advisory Committee Presentation and Meeting
    Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather, CA 95655
    5:30 pm
  • Flag Football - Varsity Only
    Cordova High School
    7:15 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • Regular Board Meeting
    Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Education Services Center - Board Room 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho C
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Cottage Elementary Sacramento, CA 95825
    5:00 pm
  • Senior Parent Information Night
    Cordova High CHS PAC
    5:30 pm
  • Back to School Night 1st - 3rd ADULTS ONLY
    James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Classrooms
    5:30 pm
  • Back to School Night 4th - 6th ADULTS ONLY
    James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Classrooms
    6:15 pm
  • Friday August 21
  • Senior Sunrise
    Rio Americano High Rio Americano Stadium
    6:00 am
  • Delta Nights at Heringer Estates Winery →
    Heringer Estates Winery, 37375 Netherlands Rd, Clarksburg
    6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE:
    Rosie is reunited with her owner. Found dog. Very friendly. Definitely belongs to somebody. We're on Grimsby Court. (Nextdoor Emerald Vista)
  • My dog loves being able to go off leash around water, but the 3 hour drive to the beach is too much for me all the time.
    Does anyone have any good recommendations for places in the sacramento area where I can take my dog to play in the water? (: (Nextdoor Laguna West)
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Elk Grove. Apply here.
  • Elk Grove Unified School District posted a job opening for VICE PRINCIPAL ELIGIBILITY POOL (Elementary Schools) in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sacramento

  • ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Colusa County (ca.gov)
  • The Sacramento Zoo Welcomes HeroRATS Opening August 20. (iheart.com)

Rancho Cordova

Ok Elk Grove! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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