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Coming up: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! on the Fair Oaks Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Ready to see Fair Oaks teens bring Wonderland to the stage?
- Why Gov. Newsom is selling his Fair Oaks riverfront estate now
- See what makes Newsom's Fair Oaks estate stand out from neighbors
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville!.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 67.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ALICE BY HEART Workshop for Teens to Open at Valkyrie… (broadwayworld.com) — Fair Oaks teens and young adults can audition for a fall workshop of the musical Alice by Heart at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, with rehearsals starting September 8 and performances October 16–24. Valkyrie Theatre Company will guide participants through acting, singing, movement, and ensemble storytelling while they mount a full production. Registration is open now through the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District. 
• Gov. Newsom lists Sacramento-area home for $7.5M (fox40.com) — Gov. Gavin Newsom has listed his Fair Oaks bluff-top estate overlooking the American River for $7.5 million as he prepares to leave office in January 2027. The 8.2-acre property, bought for $3.7 million, features a large Santa Barbara-style mansion, pool, tennis court, and wine cellar.
• See bird's-eye view of Gavin Newsom's California home, listed for $7.5 million (miamiherald.com) — Gavin Newsom's sprawling Fair Oaks estate, once a record-setting $3.7 million purchase, is back in the spotlight with new aerial views highlighting its 8.2 acres, resort-style pool, and tennis court. The story tracks how the governor's move to a $9.1 million Marin County home reshaped his ties to Fair Oaks.
📸 Around Fair Oaks
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fair Oaks
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★ Featured events ★
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! →
Westfield Galleria at Roseville, 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville
12:30 pm - Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- CCsegeR - A Tribute to Bob Seger and CCR →
Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
📣 Fair Oaks Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- V Boys Water Polo @ West Park
Oakmont High School West Park
4:00 pm - Skate Night
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Foothill Skate Inn
4:00 pm - V/JV/FS Girls Volleyball @ Twelve Bridges
Oakmont High School Twelve Bridges
4:30 pm - V Girls Water Polo @ West Park
Oakmont High School West Park
5:00 pm - V/JV Girls Flag Football vs. Ponderosa
Oakmont High School Oakmont
5:30 pm - Band Parent/Guardian Interest Mtg.
Ridgeview Elementary MPR
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting →
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm - V/JV/FS Girls Volleyball vs. Foothill HS
Oakmont High School Oakmont
4:30 pm - RJUHSD Military Service Academy Night
Oakmont High School Roseville High School Theater
6:00 pm - Service Academy Night (formally Military Academy Night)
West Park High School Roseville High School, 1 Tiger Way, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
6:00 pm - V/JV Girls Flag Football vs. El Camino
Oakmont High School Oakmont
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
shadow was LOST on August 22, 2026 in Fair Oaks, CA 95628 near Ridgeglen Way and Rimwood, Fair Oaks, CA Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Shady Hills Estate) - A buck just got scared out of the yard and he's hooked a solar dragonfly light with all the attached parts and pieces.
He wasn't in a mood for help just now. I feel really bad for him and miss the big dragonfly light at night. (Nextdoor Chicago Creek)
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Lead - 1961 in Fair Oaks. Apply here.
- WinCo Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Orangevale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fair Oaks here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carmichael
- 'Inside Carmichael' Highlights Business, Legislation, Parks (carmichaeltimes.com)
- Field of Dreams Comes True (carmichaeltimes.com)
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center Sets Sights on Next Generation at Golden Jubilee Gala (carmichaeltimes.com)
Rancho Cordova
- Careers Take Flight at Mather (ranchocordovaindependent.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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