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In today's newsletter:

• Could your Novato shop qualify for free storefront upgrade money?
• How is a Novato family reshaping San Francisco's Gold Rush history?

Also on today's calendar: "God On Broadway" Maybe Happy Ending -- 8/23 at 9:30 am San Rafael 1st Presbyterian Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
• Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 87 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Novato expands improvement grant program for businesses (marinij.com) — Novato business owners can now apply for city matching grants to upgrade storefronts anywhere in town, not just downtown, with $100,000 available on a first-come basis. Partnering with the Marin Small Business Development Center, the city aims to boost commercial vitality, support more local jobs, and respond to residents' calls for stronger retail and business support.
   

• Marin family brings local history to life (pressdemocrat.com) — A Novato-based member of the Patterson family is helping bring San Francisco's Gold Rush history to life through the immersive San Francisco Historium at Pier 35 this weekend. Local residents can make a day trip for reenactments, performances, and hands-on experiences, with tickets ranging from $20 to $40 and free admission for kids 4 and under.
   

📸 Around Novato

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novato

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• "God On Broadway" Maybe Happy Ending -- 8/23 at 9:30 am San Rafael 1st Presbyterian Church →
  1510 4th St, San Rafael
  9:30 am
Saturday August 29
• Marin Green@Home Tour 2026 →
  San Rafael
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
  Novato Chamber Margaret Todd Senior Center 1560 Hill Road Novato CA 94947
  9:15 am
• Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center Tours
  County of Marin Civic Center3501 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
  10:30 am
• 2026 Concert of the Green feat. Anthony Arya →
  901 Sherman Ave, Novato
  6:00 pm
• Marincomedyshow Presents...Don Friesen →
  Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• See All Upcoming Library Events
  South Novato Library Online
• Kites n' Kites
  County of Marin Upton Beach
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Marin Farmers Markets
  County of Marin Marin Civic Center Parking Lot
  8:00 am
• Workday at the Bike Park
  County of Marin Stafford Lake Park
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Hot Amphitheater Nights feat. Club 90 →
  Hamilton Amphitheatre Park, 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Annual Northbay Craft Bash →
  1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Super El Niño On Vertical Earth —Paul Barrier Read on Patch
• Novato's Homeless Advisory Committee Went Dark for Nine Months. —Mike Little Read on Patch

• Hi Neighbors.
  I wanted to share with you this incredible (in my opinion), transformation we did in this project in San Francisco. Stucco is not yet painted FYI. … (Nextdoor Oak View)
• Se renta una habitación en un apartamento el área de
  Hamilton woods Apartmens Para una persona o una pareja Los bills van incluidos para más información por favor comuníquese 4155831573 Disponible… (Nextdoor West Novato)

• Star Staffing Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in San Rafael. Apply here.
• Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in San Anselmo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novato here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Spice Queen Readies To Give North Bay Foodies More Flavor With 2nd Store (patch.com)
• SMART Board Announces Decision On Station Expansion (patch.com)

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-- 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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