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🌱 Who will win the contract to rehab Western Gateway Park ballfields?
Also, don't miss Great Pumpkin Race & Harvest Festival 2026 on the Penn Valley Patch calendar
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- Who will win the contract to rehab Western Gateway Park ballfields?
Also on today's calendar: BTR Acoustic at The Oaks and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Western Gateway Recreation and Park District: Notice Inviting Bids (yubanet.com) — Penn Valley contractors and residents should know that Western Gateway Recreation and Park District is seeking bids to rehabilitate multiple ballfields at Western Gateway Park, with funding up to about $120,000. Sealed bids are due October 6, with a strongly encouraged site meeting at the district office on October 1 and prevailing-wage and licensing requirements in effect. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penn Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- Great Pumpkin Race & Harvest Festival 2026 →
Western Gateway Park, 18560 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- BTR Acoustic at The Oaks →
The Oaks, 11255 Cottontail Way, Penn Valley
5:30 pm - The Oaks Clubhouse, Lake Wildwood - BTR Acoustic →
The Oaks, 11255 Cottontail Way, Penn Valley
5:30 pm - BTR Acoustic at The Oaks Clubhouse →
The Oaks, 11255 Cottontail Way, Penn Valley
5:30 pm
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Phoenix Nights Ladies Only Sauna
Vela Massage Retreat, 763B South Auburn Street, Grass Val
6:30 pm - Free Breastfeeding Support Group
Bee Well Chiropractic, 530 Searls Ave. Suite C, Nevada City
10:00 am - Beginning Square Dance Class
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
6:00 pm - Techniques of Managing A Nonprofit Organization class through Si
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
6:30 pm - Nevada County West Open Studios Preview Exhibition
The Granucci Gallery | The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main S, Rough and Ready - Kids Night Out
Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner Truckee
5:00 pm - #socialsketch + #write_on
Atelier, 10128 Donner Pass Rd, Rough and Ready
5:00 pm - Family Shabbat and Simchat Torah, Rejoicing with the Torah
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, 132 Main St, Nevada City
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Rodeo, a dog who went missing in Penn Valley, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 24 minutes. More details here https:/… (Nextdoor Penn Valley) - Hi neighbors near greenhorn off of 174 be aware that a black bear hit my car this morning probably got pretty hurt could be roaming around hurt and there's nobody with wildlife that can look so just be aware!!
So so sad Please be extra careful of animals this time of year when they are mating!! (Nextdoor Penn Valley)
- Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Grass Valley. Apply here.
- Dignity Health posted a job opening for Security Officer in Grass Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penn Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grass Valley
- Ron Milner Sac Gamers Expo 2026 Guest of Honor (gamersheroes.com)
Nevada City
- Nevada City Rotary Announces Return of Pumpkins Palooza Family Celebration and Painted Pumpkins Scavenger Hunt This October (yubanet.com)
- 9 Small Towns in California's Sierra Nevada with the Best Downtowns (worldatlas.com)
- Shakedown Citi Brings an East Coast Edge to the Grateful Dead Tradition on First California Tour (gratefulweb.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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