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🌱 Patch AM: How Pinole boaters can safely ditch expired marine flares this October.
And on the Pinole Patch calendar - Emporium First Saturdays
Good day Pinole! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Pinole boaters can safely ditch expired marine flares this October.
Also on today's calendar: Emporium First Saturdays and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free Marine Flare Collection Events in October 2026 (contracosta.news) — Pinole residents who boat or live in West Contra Costa County can safely dispose of expired marine flares for free at the Richmond household hazardous waste facility from October 14–24, 2026. The event requires proof of West Contra Costa residency and focuses on safe flare disposal and information about reusable electronic distress signal alternatives. 
📸 Around Pinole
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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
- 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 - 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
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
📣 Pinole Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City of Pinole California posted a job opening for Police Officer (Academy Graduate) in Pinole. Apply here.
- The Save Mart Companies posted a job opening for Multi-Purpose Clerk - Bakery/Deli - 1530 Fitzgerald Drive, Pinole, CA 94564 in Pinole. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pinole here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hercules
- Hercules Gets New City Manager (ccpulse.org)
San Pablo
- 10 Midterm Ballot Measures That Could Affect Your Wallet, From Soda Taxes to Free School Meals (money.com)
Richmond
- Richmondside mayoral forum is Thursday. How to register and what's at stake (richmondside.org)
- Richmond opens tiny home village for unhoused young adults (cbsnews.com)
- California Environmental Law & Policy Update 9.25.26 (jdsupra.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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