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π± Hillsborough mom pleads for help finding her missing 33-year-old son.
You won't want to miss S - New Parent Reception on the Hillsborough Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Hillsborough mom pleads for help finding her missing 33-year-old son.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 91, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Burlingame, CA: 33-Year-Old Max W. Roth Downie Reported Missing, Last Seen Locally (theunionstar.com subscription) — A Hillsborough mother is urgently asking local residents to help locate her 33-year-old son, Max W. Roth Downie, who has been missing since early September. She reported him to Burlingame and San Mateo police, and believes he may be in San Francisco, possibly using public transit. Anyone who sees Max is asked to contact San Mateo Police and reference case 2609040126.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsborough
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- S - New Parent Reception
Hillsborough City Elementary School District Burlingame, CA 94010
6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BRN II Meeting
San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Meetings are held via Zoom
12:00 pm - JV/Varsity Girls Tennis vs MA
Carlmont Performing Arts Center 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
4:00 pm - Frosh Girls Volleyball @ Notre Dame, Belmont
Carlmont Performing Arts Center 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
4:00 pm - V Boys Water Polo v. San Mateo
Mills High School Pool Deck
4:00 pm - V, JV, and F Girls Volleyball v. Sequoia
Mills High School Main Gym
4:00 pm - Financial/Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs
Hillsdale High School Burlingame High School, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
5:00 pm - JV Girls VB vs San Mateo HS
Capuchino High School San Mateo High School, 506 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401
5:00 pm - V Girls Water Polo v. Burlingame
Mills High School Pool Deck
5:00 pm - JV Girls Volleyball @ Notre Dame, Belmont
Carlmont Performing Arts Center 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
5:00 pm - BSD Board Meeting
Burlingame Intermediate Burlingame School District, 1825 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA 9
5:30 pm - San Carlos Stitchers
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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