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🌱 Patch AM: Could your Foster City nonprofit qualify for this new health grant?
Make time for 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest on the Foster City Patch calendar
Good morning Foster City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Foster City nonprofit qualify for this new health grant?
Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Submit Applications for Community Grants Program (California) (fundsforngos.org) — Nonprofits that serve residents in half of Foster City can now apply for Peninsula Health Care District's Community Grants Program, with applications due August 26, 2026. The grants back mental health, preventive care, healthy aging, and safety‑net services for local communities including Foster City. 
📸 Around Foster City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foster City
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★ Featured events ★
- 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest →
Half Moon Bay
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Sanctuary Task Force
San Mateo-Foster City School District Fiesta Gardens International School, 715A Indian Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
5:00 pm - Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! →
Dance Works, 25 37th Ave, San Mateo
1:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
📣 Foster City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Grand Opening Color Me Mine San Mateo →
San Mateo Chamber of Commerce 1730 S Amphlett Blvd #206, San Mateo, CA 94402
10:30 am - Playtime Storytime
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:30 am - Picture Day
Central Middle School Mustang Hall-1-CMS/AO Mustang Hall-CMS/AO Mu
8:00 am - Toddler Time
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:30 am - V Girls Volleyball v. Calrmont (Sportsmanship Game)
Mills High School Main Gym
7:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Mills (Sportsmanship Game)
Carlmont Performing Arts Center 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
7:00 pm - BRN I Meeting
San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Alternating meetings via Zoom and in-person
7:30 am - BRN II Meeting
San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Meetings are held via Zoom
12:00 pm - Fall Play Auditions
Mills High School Theater
4:00 pm - V and JV Flag Football v. Mercy (Scrimmage)
Mills High School Stadium Field
4:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Coyote running through the neighborhood!
Attention everyone with small dogs and even small children! My friend just took a video of this coyote running through the Antigua neighborhood near… (Nextdoor Sea Cloud) - Hello Neighbors, I'm looking for a part-time nanny / cook for my energetic 2 yr old toddler.
Hours would be 4pm - 8pm M - Th. If you are interested or have a good referral, please DM me. Thanks! (Nextdoor Triton)
🗞 Nearby News
San Mateo
- A new beach park has debuted on the San Mateo County coast. Here's what to know before you go (almanacnews.com)
- 4 Arrested After Attempted San Mateo Robbery Sparks Bay Area Search: Police (patch.com)
- Twin1 AI Raises $20M Seed (thesaasnews.com)
Belmont
- Stand-Up Comedy Show: 'The Midnight Mic at The Garden' (funcheap.com)
Ok Foster City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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