Students Donate $10K To Athletics Program + Ice Rinks: Saturday Smiles

After a long week, it is nice to get caught up on the news you may have missed so we have gathered some uplifting stories from our editors across Northern California that we think you will enjoy.

Don't forget to check out our 2022 holiday guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & more in San Francisco Bay cities, and read on to learn more about how you can donate to our third annual Patch Holiday Food Drive.

San Ramon Eagle Scout Helps Design, Build Bench At Memorial Park

• Preston Traeger worked with city staff to design, budget, and install an observation bench and retaining wall at Memorial Park BMX track.

Dublin High School Students Donate $10K To Disabled Athletes

• Four DHS seniors donated all the proceeds from their basketball camp to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps disabled athletes.

SRVHS Wolves To Compete In State Football Championships

• A Danville police motorcade will send the team down Hartz Avenue Friday as they make their way to their first-ever state championship.

North Bay Musician's Legacy Lives On With Generous $4M+ Gift To SSU Foundation

• The Melody Ann Palmer donation will be evenly distributed to benefit both the School of Education and the Center for Performing Arts.

Castro Valley's Cordial Cellar + Lounge Receives Recognition

• Head to the basement of the Castro Valley Marketplace to enjoy a flight of wine for less than half of what you would pay in Napa Valley.

Holiday Events In SF Bay Area 2022: Christmas Parades; Tree Lightings

• Your guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & more in San Francisco Bay cities.

Holiday, Ice Skating Rinks 2022-23 Guide: SF Bay Area

• Glide through the holidays and into the New Year! Find pop-up, outdoor skate rinks near you in the San Francisco Bay region.

SF Bay Area Crab Feeds 2023: All-You-Can-Eat, In-Person & Drive-Thrus

• It's time, crab fans! Feed season gears up throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. So get crackin', as these events often sell out

Patch Holiday Food Drive Aims To Stem Food Insecurity Across America

• With grocery prices 12 percent higher than a year ago, 38 million Americans struggle to find healthy, nutritious food for their families.

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