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What's up Richmond! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026 at Vintage Vida
  • Visit us at The Solano Stroll!
  • Melt with You Festival

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

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 9
  • Whatever Wednesdays: DIY Desserts!
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    4:15 pm
  • Verses & Voices Poetry Workshop
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Back to School Night - Elem. Schools Min Day
    West Contra Costa Unified Richmond, CA 94801
  • Preschool Storytime
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    10:15 am
  • Hindi Storytime
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    4:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Tiger Tributes
    Murphy Elementary School Richmond, CA 94801
    8:30 am
    • Saturday September 19
  • Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area →
    Richmond CA
    • Thursday September 24
  • Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College →
    Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday September 27
  • Five Little Monkeys 25th Anniversary Celebration! →
    1240 Solano Ave, Albany
    11:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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