Community Corner
π± Why did a Rio Vista cleanup volunteer stumble on a broken safe?
And check out UC Master Gardeners Fall Faire on the Rio Vista Patch calendar
Hello Rio Vista! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did a Rio Vista cleanup volunteer stumble on a broken safe?
Also on today's calendar: UC Master Gardeners Fall Faire and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 96 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 42nd annual California Coastal Cleanup Day draws tens of thousands (ourweekly.com) — Rio Vista gets a fun shout-out in this year's California Coastal Cleanup Day, where a Sherman Island volunteer discovered a broken-open safe while helping remove trash. The statewide effort drew tens of thousands of volunteers, cleared more than 96 tons of debris, and highlighted how inland cleanups like those near Rio Vista protect the coast ahead of a strong El Niño season. 
📸 Around Rio Vista
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rio Vista
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★ Featured events ★
- UC Master Gardeners Fall Faire →
1710 Soscol Ave, Napa
1:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- September Open Mic Event →
Art & Music Center, 219 Montezuma Street, Rio Vista
2:00 pm - September Open Mic Event — Art and Music Center | Lessons for all Ages →
Art And Music Center, 219 Montezuma St, Rio Vista
2:00 pm - The Groovy Judy Band →
The Patio at Lucy's Café, 95 Main St, Rio Vista
4:00 pm - Groovy Judy: Lucy's Cafe →
Lucy's Cafe, 95 Main St, Rio Vista
4:00 pm - Main Street Concerts, Rio Vista, CA →
1 Main St, Rio Vista
6:00 pm - Main Street Concert →
Main St, Rio Vista
6:00 pm - Belle Vie Estate Wedding Sunset Showcase →
Belle Vie Estate, 19900 Sherman Island Cross Road, Rio Vista
4:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Sunday October 18
📣 Rio Vista Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Computer Lab at Rubicon Antioch (all day) →
Rubicon Antioch, 418 W 4th St., Antioch
8:30 am - Computer Lab at Rubicon Antioch →
Rubicon Antioch, 418 W 4th St., Antioch
8:30 am - Kids Bowl Free | Delta Bowl Antioch →
Delta Bowl, 3300 Delta Fair Blvd, Antioch
10:00 am - Antioch Mobile Farmer's Market →
Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St, Antioch
11:00 am - Macrame Plant Holders
Brentwood Library, 35 Oak Street; 1st Floor, Brentwood
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 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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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Living in Trilogy has been such a blessing.
Yeah, sometimes the little fixes take their sweet time, but that's nothing compared to the headaches you get in other communities. I'll take my… (Nextdoor Trilogy)
- JCPenney posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Orchard @slatten Rch in Antioch. Apply here.
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Antioch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rio Vista here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oakley
- Richmond Enacts 45-Day Data Center Moratorium (letsdatascience.com)
- Brentwood, Orinda educators named Contra Costa Teachers of the Year (contracostaherald.com)
- Data centers in Oakland, and the pushback: we catch you up (oaklandside.org)
Fairfield
- Blaze Equipment expands east with new Baltimore location and launches online ordering nationwide (utilitydive.com)
- Fairfield Beautification Commission Presents Rose Award to First United Methodist Church for Excellence in Landscaping (ottumwaradio.com)
- PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Smith, Shick, Winter and Mayo to play on Monday (tennistonic.com)
Ok Rio Vista! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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