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π± Patch AM: How will Foster City leaders respond to Sea Spray fire survivors?
You won't want to miss Swamp Chicken Brings Jazz, Blues, and Pop to AutoVino Wine Garden 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:
- How will Foster City leaders respond to Sea Spray fire survivors?
Also on today's calendar: Swamp Chicken Brings Jazz, Blues, and Pop to AutoVino Wine Garden.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Turning sunny; cool, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Turning sunny; cool, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Displaced condo fire victims in Foster City demand emergency declaration (nbcbayarea.com) — Foster City residents displaced by the Sea Spray condominium fire are pressing city leaders to declare a local state of emergency, arguing it would unlock more recovery resources. City officials currently favor low-interest disaster loans instead, but the council has agreed to revisit the issue on Sept. 8, when the city manager will outline available aid options.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foster City
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★ Featured events ★
- Swamp Chicken Brings Jazz, Blues, and Pop to AutoVino Wine Garden →
380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
4:03 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest →
, Half Moon Bay
10:00 am - Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! →
Dance Works, 25 37th Ave, San Mateo
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday September 6
📣 Foster City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Bounce Storytime
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
10:30 am - Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:30 am - Bookmobile Stop at Skywood Trading Post
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
1:30 pm - U.S. Citizenship Test Class
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
1:30 pm - Summer Finale With Coventry & Kaluza - Circus & Comedy!
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
3:30 pm - In-Person English Conversation Club
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
6:00 pm - Welcome Back Parent Coffee
Brittan Acres Elementary Front of School
8:15 am - Tech Tutor Drop-In
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:00 am - Mystery Book Club
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:30 am - Baby Bounce
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:30 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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🗞 Nearby News
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Redwood City
- Offshore Drilling Plans Spark New Fight Over SMC Coast (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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