St. Patrick’s Day Events + Meals For Refugees: Saturday Smiles

We are just a few days away from St. Patrick’s Day, which means it’s time for parades, brew crawls, and Irish festivities. We have your complete guide to help you plan your celebration.

While you are here, take look at some of the nice news you may have missed. These uplifting articles from our Northern California editors will brighten your day.

SF Bay Area St. Patrick's Parades, Fests & Dining Deals: 2022

• Your annual event guide to shamrocks, leprechauns, corned beef & cabbage, green beer & Irish festivities throughout San Francisco Bay cities.

Fremont Tops List Of Happiest Places To Live In America

• Based on factors such as divorce rates, commute times, job opportunities and physical well-being, Fremont came out firmly on top.

Traffic Stop Turns Into Tie Lesson

• When a deputy found out that the driver he stopped was on the way to a job interview, he taught him how to properly knot his tie.

Volunteers In Pleasanton Send Meals To Ukrainian Refugees: Report

• Volunteers got together Tuesday night to pack and send food to people struggling in Ukraine.

Mill Valley Eagle Scout Project Honors Female Trailblazers

• Corinne Hunt is leading a project to commemorate next month’s Women’s Dipsea Hike's centennial celebration.

National Award For Photography Given To Dublin Student

• The local student and photographer was awarded the National Society of High School Scholars Visual Arts Scholarship.

Heat-And-Serve Meal Service Launches In Redwood City

• Dinnerbell attempts to provide an “easy-to-use, affordable service that delivers dinners that are delicious and nutritious."

If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.