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In today's newsletter:
What's planned for this weekend's Tomato & Vine takeover of downtown?
How is Fairfield-Suisun schools' vaccination push affecting local families now?
Also on today's calendar: The Groovy Judy Band Rocks The Filling Station! and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Advancing U.S. Safety, Strength and Prosperity in Southeast Asia — Entertainment Columnists (asianjournal.com) — Downtown Fairfield will host the 35th Annual Tomato & Vine Festival on August 15–16, filling Texas Street and the County Green with live music, food vendors, tomato tastings, and kids' activities. The free, family-friendly event runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and celebrates Fairfield's agricultural roots with beer and wine gardens plus a classic car show.
• California School Districts Address Required Vaccinations As New School Year Begins (davisvanguard.org) — Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is stepping up efforts to boost student vaccination rates after being audited for having too many under-immunized kindergartners and seventh-graders. Partnering with Solano County Public Health, the district offers free clinics and help with Medi-Cal so families can catch kids up on required shots as measles cases rise statewide.
Timberwolf Talks with Admin & MCA Nelda Mundy Elementary Fairfield, CA 94534 8:15 am
Monday August 17
UMass Global: Empowering Social Work Careers: Education for Every Stage - Information Session Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce ONLINE 12:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
2025 Monthly NTSBA Board Meeting Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce 1111 Webster St, Fairfield, CA 94533 10:00 am
Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Support Tolenas Elementary 900 Travis Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA 5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Collaborative Wednesday/ Early Release Fairfield-Suisun Unified Fairfield, CA 94534
Back to School Noght Golden West Middle School Fairfield, CA 94533 5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Third Thursday Crafts at the Matt Garcia Foundation Office Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce The Matt Garcia Foundation Office 717 Texas St, Downtown Fairfield 3:30 pm
Governing Board Meeting (Closed Session) Fairfield-Suisun Unified 2490 Hilborn Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA 5:00 pm
Wake Up Vacaville Mixer at Vacaville Village Senior Living Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Vacaville Village Senior Living 2061 Peabody Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687 8:00 am
Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Support Fairfield-Suisun Unified 900 Travis Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94533, USA 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi my cat Zazu is missing! He's super friendly and food driven he is microchipped! Last seen on San Diego street please contact us at (707)386-3542 or (707)920-5872 (Nextdoor South of Texas Downtown)
Hello neighbors! An outdoor community cat near me has red spots and hair loss around his tail area. I can share a photo in the comments. He is shy and friendly, not… (Nextdoor Claybank)
Partners Personnel posted a job opening for Forklift Driver (ID #520187) in Fairfield. Apply here.
In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vacaville
Vacaville Council approves SCIP changes on accidental vote (thereporter.com)
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Public's help sought in Vacaville hit-and-run (thereporter.com)
Benicia
Lawsuit challenges 'misleading' language on Benicia charter, tax ballot measures (vallejosun.com)
Napa
Search For Missing At-Risk Man: Napa PD (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!