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🌱 Patch AM: Two Elk Grove players just scored huge jackpots at Sky River Casino
Coming up on the Elk Grove Patch calendar: Fleet Feet x Flatland Run Club
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In today's newsletter:
- Two Elk Grove players just scored huge jackpots at Sky River Casino
Also on today's calendar: Soroptimist Elk Grove Spooky Halloween BUNCO and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 47.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two players land six-figure jackpots days apart at Sacramento-area casino (sacbee.com) — Two Elk Grove gamblers recently hit separate six-figure poker jackpots at Sky River Casino in town, combining for about $370,000 in winnings. The casino, owned by Wilton Rancheria, highlights the excitement of big wins while the story also reminds local players about problem-gambling resources, including a national hotline and support website. 
📸 Around Elk Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- Fleet Feet x Flatland Run Club →
Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Road Ste 104, Elk Grove
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Elk Grove Toastmasters Meeting →
The Park at Laguna Springs, 9670 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove
7:00 pm - Live Model Drawing at The Annie Peony Gallery →
Annie Peony Fine Art Gallery, 9635 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove - Wednesday Bingo Nights at Flatland Brewing Co. →
Flatland Brewing Co., 9183 Survey Rd #104, Elk Grove - Line Dancing at Lamoure Vineyards →
Lamoure Vineyards, 8139 Sloughhouse Rd, Elk Grove - Laguna Sunrise Rotary Meeting →
Veterans Hall, 8320 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove
7:45 am - The New Appraisal Is Here →
9380 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove
11:30 am - Rotary Club of Elk Grove →
The Park at Laguna Springs, 9670 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove
12:00 pm - Architectural Committee Meeting →
Lakeside Community Owner's Association, 3035 Maritime Drive, Elk Grove
5:00 pm - Food Truck Wednesdays! →
Lakeside Clubhouse Parking Lot, 3035 Maritime Drive, Elk Grove
5:00 pm - BINGO →
Flatland Brewing Company, 9183 Survey Road Ste 104, Elk Grove
6:00 pm - Soroptimist Elk Grove Spooky Halloween BUNCO →
Laguna Town Hall, 3020 Renwick Ave, Elk Grove
10:30 am
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 31
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💬 Chatter
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- Anyone had experience with gabapentin for their pet?
We have a senior cat and unsure how I feel about it. Vets said they won't handle her again unless I buy it. Where we lived previously never had any… (Nextdoor Poesia Ct/Risata Way) - Birds hanging out in (or from) trees.
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- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Elk Grove. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier Associate - Part Time in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Vanden Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Liberty Ranch (maxpreps.com)
Sacramento
- Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls to play Sacramento on 45-city tour (sacbee.com)
- Carmichael library closed for access and HVAC upgrades (sacbee.com)
- Should gray wolves have protected status? Federal court to hear oral arguments (sacbee.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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