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🌱 Patch AM: How Petaluma kids can turn big hearts into hands-on mitzvahs

Also, don't miss Adult Group Guitar Classes on the Petaluma Patch calendar

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Hello Petaluma! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Petaluma kids can turn big hearts into hands-on mitzvahs
  • DUI arrest after Mini Cooper crashes at busy Petaluma intersection
  • Petaluma church community celebrates Dorothy Pazamickas turning 103

Also on today's calendar: Adult Group Guitar Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 50. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Club Kindness (funcheap.com) — Families in Petaluma can sign their kids up for Club Kindness at the Chabad Jewish Center on Keller Street, a free program focused on hands-on mitzvah projects. Children will brighten people's days, help those in need, show kindness to animals, and experience Jewish holidays through baking, building, and creative activities that bring core values to life.
   

• Woman Accused Of DUI After Allegedly Crashing Into Tree (patch.com) — A San Rafael woman was arrested in Petaluma after allegedly driving with a blood alcohol level four times the legal limit and crashing her Mini Cooper into a tree at Old Redwood Highway and North McDowell Boulevard. Petaluma police say she was evaluated at a hospital, then booked into Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of DUI, and no serious injuries were reported.
   

• Petaluma church holds birthday party for 103-year-old member (petalumanews.com) — Petaluma United Methodist Church just celebrated a remarkable milestone as longtime member Dorothy Pazamickas marked her 103rd birthday with family, friends, and fellow congregants. Born in Wales but a resident here for many years, she was honored after Sunday service with cake, balloons, a Welsh flag, and warm wishes from Pastor Adi Nabou and her daughters.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Cotati

  • Mystery Ingredients Put North Bay Bartenders Under Pressure In Battle Of The Bottle (patch.com)

Rohnert Park

  • Close to home: Before asking Rohnert Park for more, city hall should do more (pressdemocrat.com)
  • White House press ban, Thoughts on sales taxes: Sept. 26 PD Letters (pressdemocrat.com)
  • Local Event: Rotary Santa Rosa World Polio Torch Relay (patch.com)

Ok Petaluma! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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