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🌱 How CHWD keeps Orangevale’s water flowing around the clock
Make time for California State Old Time Fiddler's Association Jam on the Orangevale Patch calendar

Greetings Orangevale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How CHWD keeps Orangevale's water flowing around the clock
Also on today's calendar: GEL Center Meet #2 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 63.
- Thursday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Citrus Heights Water District Celebrates California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week - Association of California Water Agencies (acwa.com) — Residents in Orangevale are among the 70,000 customers served by Citrus Heights Water District, which is spotlighting its staff during California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week. The district highlights its extensive system of pipes, hydrants, wells, and water testing that keeps local taps running reliably. Locals are invited to follow CHWD online to learn more about behind-the-scenes water work.
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📸 Around Orangevale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orangevale
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★ Featured events ★
- California State Old Time Fiddler's Association Jam →
Orangevale Grange, 5807 Walnut Ave, Orangevale
1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- GEL Center Meet #2 →
Orangevale CA - Orangevale Market →
2826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale
4:00 pm - Drunk Squad 8th Anniversary Celebration →
Orangevale Grange Hall, 5807 Walnut Ave, Orangevale
4:30 pm - California State Old Time Fiddler's Association Jam →
Orangevale Grange Hall, 5807 Walnut Avenue, Orangevale
1:00 pm - Orangevale Market →
2826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale
4:00 pm - Spooktacular at Orangevale Library →
Orangevale Library, Orangevale
3:00 pm - Spooktacular →
Orangevale Library, Orangevale
3:00 pm - Mega 25th Anniversary Opening with Chandrabindoo →
Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale
9:00 pm - Mahalaxmi Iyer Nite →
Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
📣 Orangevale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study →
GRCC, 11285 Pyrites Way, Gold River
9:00 am - Fair Oaks Farmers Market →
Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Test Diapers and get PAID!
👶 SACRAMENTO MOMS – GET PAID TO TEST DIAPERS! 💵... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Crew Member - 1961 in Orangevale. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orangevale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Citrus Heights
- Citrus Heights Vice Mayor champions Blue Envelope program throughout region (citrusheightssentinel.com)
- Five Sacramento-area facilities among Newsweek's best nursing homes of 2027 (sacbee.com)
- Lynette Hooker case far from 'put to rest' 6 months later as feds quietly reconstruct scene: former FBI agent (nypost.com)
Folsom
- Sheriff's deputies saddle up for third annual rodeo in Folsom (sacbee.com)
- Davis Awarded $1.91 Million for Anderson Road Rehabilitation as SACOG Invests $46 Million in Regional Road Repairs (davisvanguard.org)
Ok Orangevale! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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