🌱 Patch AM: Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older Adult and 11 more events

Morning Pleasant Hill! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The Prediabetes Wake Up Call at FREE LIVE WEBINAR on ZOOM
• You're Invited! Open House
• Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist Francisco Salazar at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek at St Paul's Episcopal Church

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 64.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees.

📸 Around Pleasant Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pleasant Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• The Prediabetes Wake Up Call →
  FREE LIVE WEBINAR on ZOOM,
  10:00 am
• You're Invited! Open House →
  4966 Bayleaf Ct, Martinez
  1:00 pm
• Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist Francisco Salazar at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Computer Help
  Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  10:00 am
• Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older Adult →
  Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill
  10:30 am
• JV Volleyball @ Dougherty Valley
  College Park High Dougherty Valley High School, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582, USA
  5:30 pm
• Varsity Volleyball @ Dougherty Valley
  College Park High Dougherty Valley High School, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582, USA
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Demo Induction @ Herms
  Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Boy Scouts of America OA Camp Herms
Thursday September 3
• Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! →
  1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 →
  Vintage Vida, 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  10:00 am
• Bike Family Fest 2026 →
  DVC Overflow Parking Lot, 440 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors,I've noticed a few trees being cut down around our neighborhood recently.
  While I know there are sometimes unavoidable reasons for removal like safety or disease I wanted to encourage everyone to think about planting a new… (Nextdoor Gregory Gardens)
• Does anyone know an affordable mechanic for a BMW?
  I need and oil change as soon as possible. Would anyone who knows cars and need a little extra cash be willing to do mine let me know the price thank… (Nextdoor Ridgeview)

• Outback Steakhouse - Out West Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook in Pleasant Hill. Apply here.
• Smart & Final posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Associate - 447 Pleasant Hill in Pleasant Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Martinez

• 4th Person Dies Due to Alleged Arson Fire in Richmond (ccpulse.org)
• Change in weather pattern may be ahead for Bay Area (mercedsunstar.com)
• Contra Costa County Requests Public Input on Vasco Corridor Safety Improvement Study Report (contracosta.news)

Walnut Creek

• USPS Hosting Job Fairs in Walnut Creek, Concord, Auburn, Oakland, Sacramento and Hayward (usps.com)
• Meet Proud Mary, Rascal, Dakota, Gina and Joey: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com)

Concord

• COVID Rates Increase In Contra Costa According To CA Health Officials (patch.com)
• Concord Weighs Million-Dollar Security Deal At Base (patch.com)

Ok Pleasant Hill! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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