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🌱 Patch AM: 4th Annual Sister Stroll and 12 more events
Coming up on the Pinole Patch calendar: Emporium First Saturdays

Greetings Pinole! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Emporium First Saturdays at The Emporium Bldg.
- Bay Front Run at Bayfront Boulevard
- Bay Front Festival at Bayfront Boulevard
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinole
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★ Featured events ★
- Emporium First Saturdays →
The Emporium Bldg., 628 2nd Ave, Crockett
11:00 am - Bay Front Run →
Bayfront Boulevard, Bayfront Blvd, Hercules
8:00 am - Bay Front Festival →
Bayfront Boulevard, Bayfront Blvd, Hercules
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Free Student Meals
El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
2:30 pm - 4th Annual Sister Stroll →
Fernandez Park, 595 Tennent Ave, Pinole
9:00 am - Friends of the El Sobrante Library Book Sale
El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
10:00 am - Family Storytime
El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
10:30 am - Free Student Meals
El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
2:30 pm - Literacy Building Stay & Play
El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
10:30 am - Free Student Meals
El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
2:30 pm - Your How to Transform the Flora and Fauna from Your Garden into a Stunning Fall Arrangement →
Pinole Valley Community Church, 2885 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole
2:00 pm - Pinole Valley HS Cash for College →
Pinole Valley High School, 2900 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Pinole PatchAM possible:
- Hammett Integrative Health & Auto Injury Care — (510) 779-2772
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our community has lost a healthcare champion whose impact was felt deeply in Pinole, throughout West Contra Costa County, and across the East Bay.
I am deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Dr. Desmond Carson, a beloved physician, mentor, advocate, and son of West Contra Costa County. Dr… (Nextdoor Pinole) - Hello, I am trying to help my friend find homes for these two precious babies.
She was recently told by her landlord that she cannot keep them with her anymore. We are trying to find good owners that'll take them in. They're… (Nextdoor Sunnyview)
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Pinole, CA in Pinole. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Pinole. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pinole here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hercules
- Hercules Hires Mike Futrell as City Manager (californiacitynews.org)
- Indexing Primer Modules Market Outlook to 2035 (indexbox.io)
San Pablo
- Dr. Desmond Carson, Physician Who Cared for Richmond, Dies (ccpulse.org)
Richmond
- Douglas Vargas dies in pedestrian accident on Maricopa Avenue (newsline.com)
- Mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson continues to dominate in PAC donations (richmondside.org)
- Douglas Vargas Dies in Tragic Crash on Maricopa Avenue (sweetlaw.com)
Ok Pinole! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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