🌱 Patch AM: Hockey community fills Foster City rink to remember Steve Hinkson.

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In today's newsletter:

• Hockey community fills Foster City rink to remember Steve Hinkson.

Also on today's calendar: Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hockey community honors San Carlos crash victim on what would have been his 59th birthday (newsbreak.com) — Friends and family gathered at Nazareth Ice Oasis in Foster City to honor San Carlos resident and hockey player Steve Hinkson on what would have been his 59th birthday. A month after he was killed in a wrong-way crash in Santa Clara, the hockey community celebrated his life on the ice, sharing memories of his generosity, humor, and devotion to his family.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foster City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building →
  Skyway Center, 655 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA, 94070 + Online,
  6:00 pm
Friday February 26
• Bay Area Connect Conference →
  San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• 2026 Conference →
  Crowne Plaza – Foster City, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City
• Compost Giveaway →
  Boat Park, Foster City
  8:00 am
• 13th Annual Adult Autism Conference →
  Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City
  8:00 am
• Senior Tech Tutoring →
  Foster City Community Center, Foster City
  10:00 am
• Fostoberfest hosted by Foster City Chamber of Commerce →
  Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City
  12:00 pm
• UNCHAINED VAN HALEN TRIBUTE w/OZZY DIO - UNCHAINED →
  Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Israeli Dancing with Bronwyn Eisenberg →
  Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Farmers' Market at PJCC →
  Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Off the Grid Food Truck Marketplace →
  Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Wornick Design Challenge for 4th & 5th Graders and Middle School Info Session for Parents →
  Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey Neighbors!
  Just sharing my newest painting "Porto Old Town at Golden Hour". I hope you like it. (Nextdoor Beach Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• James Bond and Carl Janke Day (rosamondpress.com)

Redwood City

• San Mateo County Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com)
• Redwood City Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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