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🌱 How Ripon Christian stunned the defending state champs on the court
You won't want to miss Heart and Hand Quilt and Craft Faire on the Ripon Patch calendar

Good morning Ripon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ripon Christian stunned the defending state champs on the court
Also on today's calendar: Heart and Hand Quilt and Craft Faire.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 57.
- Saturday: Hot with blazing sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Knights find their groove to knock off state champ (mantecabulletin.com) — Ripon Christian's volleyball team broke out of a rough Trans Valley League stretch by beating defending state champion Hilmar in four sets, showing the form local fans have been waiting for. After recent losses to Escalon, Hughson, Ripon and Sonora, the Knights spread the offense, tightened execution late in sets, and now look to build momentum heading into the second half of league play.
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📸 Around Ripon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ripon
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- Missoula: The Wiz of the West
Weston Elementary Ripon, CA 95366
5:30 pm - EL Family Dinner
Weston Elementary Ripon, CA 95366
6:00 pm - Heart and Hand Quilt and Craft Faire →
GracePoint Church, 801 S Lower Sacramento Rd, Lodi
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
📣 Ripon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Trivia/Skills Competition w/Jacob Goss →
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
6:00 pm - Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling →
Twin Rivers Saloon, 7000 Maze Blvd, Modesto
6:00 pm - ✨Glam Cocktail Party For Women 🥂 — She Is Loved →
Nine3One, 931 10th St, Modesto
6:00 pm - Jay Rich →
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
7:00 pm - Hotel Bayit Saturday Reset- Studio V →
Hotel Bayit, 4730 Salida Boulevard, Salida
8:30 am - All Ages NFL Watch Party Sundays/Niners and Raiders games shown →
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
9:00 am - Monday Night Football Madness →
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
12:00 pm - Free Wednesday Open Mic →
Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, 127 N. Main St., Manteca
7:00 pm - Escalon Cougars vs Ripon Christian Knights →
Escalon High School, 1528 Yosemite Ave, Escalon
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Ripon. Apply here.
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 53956, HWY 99 & MAIN in Ripon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ripon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manteca
- Manteca reduces its unsheltered homeless population by 47% (mantecabulletin.com)
- Museum offering flashlight tours, vintage sale & Kids Club on Halloween in October (mantecabulletin.com)
- 2117 Moscadello St, Manteca, CA 95337 (redfin.com)
Escalon
- Students, families embrace Homecoming celebration (escalontimes.com)
Ok Ripon! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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