🌱 Fairfield remembers Ja’Marion “Pop” Grace after fatal crash

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• Fairfield remembers Ja’Marion “Pop” Grace after fatal crash

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Market and 9 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 54.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• College Football Player, 19, Ejected from Car and Killed in Crash That Left 2 Teammates Injured (people.com) — Fairfield residents are mourning 19-year-old Ja’Marion “Pop” Grace, a Vanden High School graduate killed in a San Jose car crash that also injured two teammates. The College of San Mateo player is remembered by Fairfield-area coaches and family for his energy, kindness, and dedication to football, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help cover his funeral expenses.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3

• 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Market →
  Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St, Nevada City
  11:00 am
• The Groovy Judy Band →
  The Patio at Lucy's Café, 95 Main St, Rio Vista
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30

• Indoor Rock Climbing – Belay Class →
  Travis Outdoor Recreation, 273 Ellis Dr, Fairfield
  5:00 pm

Thursday October 1

• Volleyball @ Pioneer
  Angelo Rodriguez High, 1290 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball @ Crystal
  Crystal Middle School, 400 Whispering Bay Ln, Suisun City
  4:30 pm
• Tackle @ San Ignatius College Preparatory High School
  Vanden High School, 2001 37th Avenue, San Francisco
  5:00 pm
• Flag Football @ Pioneer
  Angelo Rodriguez High, 1290 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose
  6:15 pm
• Friends through Books Bookclub →
  2700 Camrose Avenue, Fairfield
  7:00 pm

Friday October 2

• Lead Climbing Basics – Sport Climbing →
  Travis Outdoor Recreation, 273 Ellis Dr, Fairfield
  5:00 pm
• Football vs. Vanden
  Angelo Rodriguez High, 5000 Red Top Rd, Fairfield
  5:15 pm

Saturday October 3

• Whitewater Rafting 105 →
  Travis Outdoor Recreation, 273 Ellis Dr, Fairfield
  8:00 am

Friday October 9

• Main Street Concerts, Rio Vista, CA →
  1 Main St, Rio Vista
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reason #2 Why you might want to visit Maine Oct 15-31
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  She made my son’s wedding day special because my dress was perfect in length and fit! I can confidently recommend Annette for your sewing services!! (Nextdoor Fairfield)

• PG&E Corporation posted a job opening for Construction Manager, Expert in Fairfield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Napa Fighting Zoom Bombing, Supervisors Call For CA Lawmakers' Help (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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