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Spotted on the Pinole calendar: Family Storytime

Good day Pinole! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Free Student Meals at El Sobrante Library
- Family Storytime at El Sobrante Library
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around Pinole
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinole
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- Free Student Meals
El Sobrante Library 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
2:30 pm - Family Storytime
El Sobrante Library 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
10:30 am - Free Student Meals
El Sobrante Library 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
2:30 pm
Friday August 21
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Computer Docent Help at Martinez Library
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am - Ranger-Led Driving Tour
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Park Meet at the Visitor Center to begin the tour.
11:00 am - Art Therapy with the Library Wellness Team
San Pablo Library 2300 El Portal Drive Suite D, San Pablo, CA 94806
1:00 pm - After School Meals
San Pablo Library 2300 El Portal Drive Suite D, San Pablo, CA 94806
3:00 pm - Welcome Back Rally & Reading Log Celebration
Murphy Elementary School Richmond, CA 94801
8:30 am - Tiger Tributes
Murphy Elementary School Richmond, CA 94801
8:30 am - Native Plant Parley
John Muir National Park Meet on the grounds of the historic orchard.
1:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons®
San Pablo Library 2300 El Portal Drive Suite D, San Pablo, CA 94806
9:00 am - Martinez Library Storytime
Martinez Library 740 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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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- Hammett Integrative Health — (510) 779-2772
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this sweet girl in Richmond, Ca.
Very sweet girl. I unfortunately can't take her home and animal services won't come. Can anyone take her in? She has a collar and phone number but no… (Nextdoor Simas Ave) - I really think this stretch of San Pablo Ave needs some serious pedestrian-safety improvements.
First, I think we desperately need another marked crosswalk with pedestrian-activated flashing lights directly between the newer apartments/bus stop… (Nextdoor Sunnyview)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part Time in Pinole. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hercules. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pinole here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hercules
- Q2 Earnings Roundup: Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:CTOS) And The Rest Of The Specialty Equipment Distributors Segment (stockstory.org)
- Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE:BIO) Reaches New 12-Month High - Should You Buy? (marketbeat.com)
San Pablo
- Phased Strategies to Achieve Modern Campus Transformations (schoolconstructionnews.com)
- EBALDC nonprofit housing developer lays off 81 employees at 24 properties (indybay.org)
Richmond
- Richmond: Man, 5-Year-Old Boy Killed in Fire; Family Member Arrested (contracosta.news)
- What's the Buzz: Flor Hermosa coffee stand is Richmond's best setting yet (grandviewindependent.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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