🌱 Ready to spot colorful spring migrants along Penn Valley’s historic bridge?

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• Ready to spot colorful spring migrants along Penn Valley’s historic bridge?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Spring Bird Walk Planned at South Yuba River State Park's Historic Bridgeport Area (yubanet.com) — A guided spring bird walk is coming to South Yuba River State Park’s Bridgeport area in Penn Valley this Sunday, May 17, from 8–10 a.m. Led by birder Jean Matsuno, the easy outing follows Kentucky Creek to the Yuba River and historic covered bridge, with chances to spot colorful migrating species. Bring binoculars, water, bug spray, and sturdy shoes.
   

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📸 Around Penn Valley

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Even Bell Schedule
  Nevada Union High Grass Valley, CA 95945
  8:30 am
• NJUHSD Board Meeting
  Nevada Adult NJUHSD Boardroom 112 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City, CA
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Alta Sierra Open House
  Alta Sierra Elementary Grass Valley, CA 95949
  6:00 pm
• CHS Spring Music Concert
  Colfax High CHS Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• TK/K screening
  Alta Sierra Elementary Grass Valley, CA 95949
  8:00 am
• Ghidotti "Red Friday"
  William & Marian Ghidotti High Ghidotti Early College High School
  8:30 am
• RD2 Wheatland, CA →
  8176 Camp Far West Rd, Wheatland
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Sierra Streams Fest →
  Sierra Streams Institute (DBA Friends of Deer Creek), 117 New Mohawk Rd H, Nevada City
  1:00 pm
• When Pigs Fly III →
  Yuba County Airport-Myv, 1364 Sky Harbor Dr, Olivehurst
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Strawberry Music Festival →
  Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley
  10:00 am

Saturday May 23

• Wool & Wine Festival: A Celebration of Fiber & Vine →
  Siren Song Fleece Works, 19698 View Forever Ln, Grass Valley
  12:00 pm

Sunday May 24

• Paint Nite: Tranquility V →
  Hop Riot, 407 4th St, Wheatland
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have some openings for my caregiving business!
  I have over 30 plus years working with the elderly in nursing homes and in home!! I go above and beyond for my clients and have lots of amazing… (Nextdoor Lake Wildwood)
• Hi all!
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• Nevada Joint Union High School District posted a job opening for Custodian/Maintenance/Grounds Substitutes in Grass Valley. Apply here.
• TUV SUD posted a job opening for Product Line Manager (PLM) Sustainability in Grass Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penn Valley here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Grass Valley

• Workshop on developing resilience through community Saturday, May 16 (theunion.com)
• Ghidotti Early College High School Earns Career Choices Gold Medal for Innovative College and Career Readiness Program (yubanet.com)
• Local Scout Spearheads War Memorial Repair (knco.com)

Nevada City

• Kick Off Summer with Movies Under the Pines: School of Rock - June 6 at Pioneer Park (yubanet.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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