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π± Patch AM: Soft Pretzel Making Workshop and 11 more events
Make time for Martini Shake Off on the Martinez Patch calendar

Good morning Martinez! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Martini Shake Off
- Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 at Vintage Vida
- Bike Family Fest 2026 at DVC Overflow Parking Lot
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 102, low: 71.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 62 degrees.
📸 Around Martinez
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez
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★ Featured events ★
- Martini Shake Off →
525 Henrietta St, Martinez
6:00 pm - Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
10:00 am - Bike Family Fest 2026 →
DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
10:00 am - Melt with You Festival →
357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez
5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Zoning Administrator Meeting →
Contra Costa County Hybrid MeetingThe Zonin
1:30 pm - County Planning Commission Meeting →
Contra Costa County Hybrid MeetingThe Zoning Administrator m
6:30 pm - Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - Soft Pretzel Making Workshop →
Five Suns Brewing, 626 Main St, Martinez
6:30 pm - Martinez Pride →
Waterfront Park, 245 N Court St, Martinez
11:00 am - Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
5:00 pm - Strange Ladies →
Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez
7:30 pm - This Is Hallo-Wine: Inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas →
Four Fools Winery, 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Martinez Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Martinez PatchAM possible:
- Devine Records & Vintage — (925) 316-5953
- Jasmina Pique, Travel Agent
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My dog escaped!
Thank goodness I equipped my VERY independent Shiba Inu with a collar that has her name, my phone#, and an Apple Tag on it. She was found on Vine… (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley) - Does anyone know a plumber who specializes in repairing walk-in tubs?
I've reached out to a few local places, but it seems like this work requires special expertise. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Alhambra Valley)
- Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Martinez. Apply here.
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill Chamber to Host 2026 City Council Candidate Forum (contracosta.news)
- Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival (contracosta.news)
Concord
- Clayton Crime Roundup: Four Arrests, Petty Theft Reported In Clayton Police Activity Log (claycord.com)
- Final Jeopardy: Men of Religion (9-7-26) (fikklefame.com)
- Football Recap: Concord Piles Up the Points Against Mt. Diablo (maxpreps.com)
Ok Martinez! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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