🌱 How one Folsom inspection may have saved the lake from invasion

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In today's newsletter:

• How one Folsom inspection may have saved the lake from invasion
• What Dave's Killer Bread founder told men inside Folsom Prison

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 96 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• California crews intercept boat coated in invasive golden mussels before it enters Folsom Lake (thecooldown.com) — A Folsom boat decontamination checkpoint recently stopped a vessel coated in invasive golden mussels before it could enter Folsom Lake, averting potential damage to a key local water and recreation source. Staff at Mello Marine discovered the mussels during required inspection and tagging, triggering quarantine and state wildlife follow-up while underscoring how vigilant screenings help protect regional lakes and reservoirs.
   

• Breaking bread, building hope: Dave's Killer Bread founder inspires at Folsom prison (folsomtimes.com) — Inside Folsom State Prison, Dave's Killer Bread co-founder Dave Dahl recently shared how prison education, AutoCAD training, and asking for help helped him rebuild his life after addiction and crime. His visit connected directly with incarcerated men in Folsom's own drafting program, offering a concrete example of how skills learned behind the walls can translate into real opportunities after release.
   

📸 Around Folsom

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Folsom

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4
• Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
  Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• The Legacy Table: 40 Ways to Help Your Kids and Grandkids Buy a Home →
  The Commons at Granite City Workspaces, 705 Gold Lake Dr., Suite 150, Folsom, CA 95630
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Literacy Workshop for Parents- NSE
  Natoma Station Elementary Folsom, CA 95630
  8:15 am
Wednesday September 2
• FHS - Back to School Night
  Folsom High Entire Campus
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Family Engagement
  Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am
• Back To School Night!
  Rancho Cordova Elementary RCE
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• No School, Staff Development Day
  Valley View Charter Montessori El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
• Principal Coffee
  Rancho Cordova Elementary RCE Room 5
  8:15 am
• Minimum Day *Special Bell
  Cordova High Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am
Saturday August 29
• CCsegeR - A Tribute to Bob Seger and CCR →
  Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• GIRLS NIGHT OUT LIVE AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER RANCHO CORDOVA,CA!!! →
  Louie's Cocktail Lounge, 3030 Mather Field Rd, Rancho Cordova
  8:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Maria Montessori's Birthday
  Valley View Charter Montessori El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello everyone!
  Unfortunately our beloved family cat, Kuzco, has been missing for a few days. He's an indoor/outdoor cat and usually likes to hang out in our yard… (Nextdoor Prairie Oaks)
• If anyone saw a wreck today on Douglas by Kaiser hospital please reach out.
  My daughter was on Douglas (middle lane) when a car pulled out of the Kaiser parking lot and hit her on her passenger side of her car causing… (Nextdoor American River Canyon North)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Folsom. Apply here.
• The Bank of America Corporation posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - Folsom, CA Area in Folsom. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Folsom here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fair Oaks

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom puts Sacramento-area mansion up for sale (kansascity.com)
• California Governor Newsom Lists $7.5M Home in Fair Oaks (gurufocus.com)

Citrus Heights

• Chamber of Commerce Announces Launch of Citrus Heights Business Watch (citrusheightsmessenger.com)
• Citrus Heights Crowns Its Best (citrusheightsmessenger.com)
• You are Invited to the 9/11 Memorial Service (citrusheightsmessenger.com)

Rancho Cordova

• Man rescued from American River, airlifted to hospital (fox40.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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