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π± Patch AM: Hockey community fills Foster City rink to remember Steve Hinkson.
Spotted on the Foster City calendar: Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building

Good morning to you Foster City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
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!)
- 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 ★
- Speak Outside of Toastmasters for Fun, Profit & Club Building →
Skyway Center, 655 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA, 94070 + Online,
6:00 pm - Bay Area Connect Conference →
San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 W 20th Ave, San Mateo
9:00 am
Friday October 9
Friday February 26
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Other local events
- 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 - Israeli Dancing with Bronwyn Eisenberg →
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
3:00 pm - Farmers' Market at PJCC →
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
9:00 am - Off the Grid Food Truck Marketplace →
Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City
5:00 pm - 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
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
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- Hey Neighbors!
Just sharing my newest painting "Porto Old Town at Golden Hour". I hope you like it. (Nextdoor Beach Park)
🗞 Nearby News
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- James Bond and Carl Janke Day (rosamondpress.com)
Redwood City
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- Redwood City Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More (patch.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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