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Saturday Smiles: Gilroy Garlic Champ; 'Corpse Flower' Blooms; Nation's First Vegetarian Drive-Thru Eatery Opens
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to help by sharing a few of our favorite happy stories and fun photos from this week.
- How to Watch the Little League Intermediate World Series in Livermore
- Tri-Valley Boy Chosen to Represent U.S.
- ‘Corpse Flower’ Blooms, Drawing Over 1,000 Visitors to UC Berkeley
- Dublin Green Gators Swim Team Crowned 2015 Tri-Valley Swim League Champions
- City of Dublin Announces the Winners of ‘Dublin Idol’
- Danville Rotary Club Names New President
- County Supervisor Issues Commendations on Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
- Alameda Students Bring Two School Gardens Back to Life
- Photos: Kiwanis Club of Castro Valley Donate Books
- Alameda Fire Pancake Breakfast Raises Over $15K
- Photo of the Week: Picturesque Patterson Pass
- Lamorinda Soccer Club Wins League Championship
- Lamorinda Rugby Wins 2015 Silver Division Championship
- VIDEO REVIEW: Is “Paper Towns” Meaningful and Worthwhile?
- The Petaluma Arts Center will sparkle with the infinite possibilities of glass!
- #Petaluma’s Azari Vineyards Gets Credits For Assisting With Wine Chemistry Video
- Young Fifth-Generation Farmer Restores Family’s 85-Year-Old Tractor, Wins Ag Mechanics Competition
- You’ll Never Again Cut Watermelon Any Other Way! WATCH VIDEO
- Sonoma Co.-Based Amy’s Launches Nation’s First Vegetarian Drive-Thru Eatery
- So You Want To Be A Beekeeper? You’re In Luck!
- Wine Country ‘Ukulele Festival: Put It On Your Calendar!
- Best Of Napa Porchfest: PHOTO SHOW
- Dixon Rugby Earn Success at Rugby NorCal Tournament
- Pacifica Gamecocks Win League World Series Championship
- PHOTOS: San Mateo Police Pay Respects to Fallen Hayward Officer
- PHOTOS: San Mateo Adult School Holds Backpack Giveaway
- Photos: Science Club Creates Slime
- Photos: Carmichael Rotary Club Cleans Benches
- US News & World Report ranks Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara among best hospitals in state, region, for specialty care
- Los Altos Youngster, Karl Lee, places 2nd in Boys’ 12-and-under singles at USTA National Clay Courts
- Support Cheetah Conservation Fund At Saratoga Event
- Photos: Watsonville Police Grow Beards for Children
- Gilroy’s Great Garlic Cook-Off Announces Champion
- PHOTO SHOW: Best Of Benicia Waterfront Festival
Did you see last week’s Saturday Smiles feature? It was awesome!
Photo by Francis of NapaSonomaPhotos.com from PHOTO SHOW: Best Of Benicia Waterfront Festival
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