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🌱 Back to School Night and 11 more events
Make time for Skate Night on the North Highlands Patch calendar

Good morning to you North Highlands! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Back to School Night at Foothill Ranch Middle
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 68.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees.
📸 Around North Highlands
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Highlands
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- Back to School Night
Foothill Ranch Middle School, 5001 Diablo Dr, Sacramento, CA 95
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Skate Night
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Foothill Skate Inn
4:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting →
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm - Rio Americano High School stadium project community design review
Rio Americano High School Large Gym
5:30 pm - Family Literacy Night - Read-a-Loud Strategies for Parents: Simple
Center Joint Unified CJUSD Board Room, 3243 Center Ct Ln, Antelope, CA 95843, USA
5:00 pm - Facilities Committee Meeting
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm - Flag Football vs Christian Brothers
Rio Americano High Rio Americano Stadium
4:00 pm - Curriculum & Standards Committee Meeting (C&S)
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
6:30 pm - Flag Football vs Folsom
Rio Americano High Rio Americano Stadium
5:00 pm - District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
San Juan Unified SD San Juan Unified School District Office (Board Room) - 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael
5:30 pm - Back to School Night
Rio Americano High Sacramento, CA 95864
5:45 pm - Martin Amini →
Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Wy #225, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog in North Highlands, at the cross streets of Don Julio and Watt Ave.
She got out last night, 8/22/2026. 279-758-7442. (Nextdoor Highland Terrace)
- San Juan Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute School Playground Recreation Aide #8464 in Carmichael. Apply here.
- Ruth's Chris Steak House posted a job opening for Grill/Broiler Cook in Roseville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Highlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carmichael
- 'Inside Carmichael' Highlights Business, Legislation, Parks (carmichaeltimes.com)
- Field of Dreams Comes True (carmichaeltimes.com)
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center Sets Sights on Next Generation at Golden Jubilee Gala (carmichaeltimes.com)
Rio Linda
- One Man Dies and a Woman Is Hurt After Two Sedans Crash on Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda When a Passing Attempt Crosses the Center Median (centralrecorder.com)
- Rio Linda and Elverta Must Speak Up Now on Slaughter Facility (riolindaonline.com)
- Aerial Mosquito Treatment Scheduled Tonight Near Rio Linda (riolindaonline.com)
Ok North Highlands! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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