🌱 Patch AM: See what’s inside Elk Grove’s new library before opening day

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In today's newsletter:

• See what's inside Elk Grove's new library before opening day
• Another six-figure jackpot hits at Elk Grove's Sky River Casino

Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class".

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Rather cloudy and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 67.
• Thursday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What is happening in Elk Grove this week, September 7, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove is getting a brand-new, 31,000-square-foot public library in the former Rite Aid building on Elk Grove Boulevard, with more parking, study rooms, and expanded kids and teen areas. Residents are invited to the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, October 10, featuring tours, activities, and a first look at the makerspace and Library of Things.
   

• Player lands 'phenomenal' six-figure jackpot on $2 bet at Sacramento-area casino (fresnobee.com) — A Stockton visitor just won a $130,812 progressive jackpot on a $2 spin at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, days after another big win on the same game. The casino, owned by Wilton Rancheria, touts more than $190 million in 2026 slot payouts and reminds locals that help is available for anyone struggling with gambling addiction.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Meeting →
  The Park at Laguna Springs Independent Living Community, 9670 Laguna Springs Dr, Elk Grove
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Volleyball, Girls JV @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:30 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  6:30 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• MS VBall vs. LdV
  School of Engineering and Sciences School of Engineering & Sciences, 7345 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, C
  4:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Volleyball, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Progress Notices Issued
  Fern Bacon Sacramento, CA 95823

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💬 Chatter

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• Start my day with Sunday mass on tv then had my breakfast.
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🗞 Nearby News

Sacramento

• Photos: 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner lets foodies celebrate Sacramento's culinary scene (sacbee.com)
• Two Local Guys Are Bringing Southeast Asian Fusion to West Sacramento's Old Midway Spot (whatnow.com)
• 2 women assaulted outside Badlands nightclub in Sacramento's Lavender Heights district (kcra.com)

Rancho Cordova

• This Sacramento-area international market was our go-to for Labor Day picnic food (sacbee.com)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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