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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to dust off that violin and play with neighbors again?
Coming up: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show on the Fair Oaks Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Ready to dust off that violin and play with neighbors again?
- What did state lawmakers reveal at Fair Oaks' recent business luncheon?
Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Scorching sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Encore Chamber Ensemble Seeks New Members (citrusheightsmessenger.com) — A Fair Oaks resident, violinist Donna Alpert, is inviting adult beginners and returning string players to join her friendly Encore Chamber Ensemble, which rehearses Tuesday evenings at the Carmichael Elks Lodge. With no auditions, flexible expectations, and optional coaching, the group offers a low-pressure way to dust off your violin, viola, cello, or bass and enjoy making music with neighbors. 
• Niello, Hoover Bring Legislative Updates to Carmichael (carmichaeltimes.com) — Local business leaders from Carmichael gathered at Meristem in Fair Oaks to hear Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Senator Roger Niello explain recent state legislative battles and upcoming ballot measures. They discussed parole board decisions, new laws on kids' online safety, and how data centers and artificial intelligence may affect California communities, encouraging residents to research the 14 statewide propositions before voting.
📸 Around Fair Oaks
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fair Oaks
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★ Featured events ★
- 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show →
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St, Nevada City
11:00 am - 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Market →
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St, Nevada City
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Carmichael Elks Concert in OUR Park →
5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael
1:00 pm - Creative Healing →
8005 Sacramento Street, Fair Oaks - Misner & Smith at Fair Oaks Performing Art Center →
Fair Oaks Performing Art Center, 7991 California Avenue, Fair Oaks
1:00 pm - Misner & Smith at Fair Oaks Folk Festival →
Fair Oaks Performing Art Center, 7991 California Avenue, Fair Oaks
1:00 pm - Fair Oaks Folk Festival →
Fair Oaks Performing Art Center, 7991 California Avenue, Fair Oaks
1:00 pm - 2026 SAR Masters Club Golf Tournament →
7600 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks
9:00 am - 2027 Medicare Information →
Meadow Vista Community Center, 1101 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista
10:30 am - MNO Business Networking Lunch →
Carmelita's Méxican Restaurant, 4071 Howard Street, Fair Oaks
11:30 am - Wild Runners x Chill Krew Training Run →
Fair Oaks CA - Halloween Festival at Madison Marketplace →
Madison Marketplace, 8874 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Fair Oaks Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook - Fair Oaks Chili's in Fair Oaks. Apply here.
- AT&T posted a job opening for Retail Sales Consultant in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fair Oaks here.
🗞 Nearby News
Citrus Heights
- Candidate forums scheduled for Citrus Heights, Sacramento, a... (newsreview.com)
- Citrus Heights Water District appoints new acting GM with $21K monthly salary (citrusheightssentinel.com)
- SB 802: Citrus Heights among cities now required to form countywide homelessness agency (citrusheightssentinel.com)
Rancho Cordova
- October Brings Full Slate of Community Events (ranchocordovaindependent.com)
- Fall Fest Rallies for the River (ranchocordovaindependent.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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