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Greetings San Anselmo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How growing up in San Anselmo helped shape director David Fincher
Also on today's calendar: "Mahjong Social" at The Village! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• David Fincher: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — San Anselmo gets a brief spotlight in this profile of director David Fincher, who moved here as a toddler and grew up with George Lucas as a neighbor. The piece traces how those early years, hands-on industry work, and later hits like Seven, Fight Club, and The Social Network shaped one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers.
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📸 Around San Anselmo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Anselmo
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★ Featured events ★
- "Mahjong Social" at The Village! →
The Village at Corte Madera, 1618 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera
11:00 am - The Struggle for Mother Water with Q&A and Reception with the Filmmaker →
Lark Theater,
3:30 pm - Join us for SoulSong service on Wednesday September 2 at 5:30 pm →
First Presbyterian Church, 1510 Fifth Ave, San Rafael
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
- Valley Games X and Helen's 50th featuring New Monsoon →
San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo
10:00 am - San Geronimo Valley Community Center presents In Concert : New Monsoon →
San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo
3:00 pm - 20th Annual Fairfax Town Picnic →
Contratti Baseball Field, 4 School St, Fairfax
12:00 pm - Archie Williams High School Back to School Night
Tamalpais Union High Archie Williams High School
5:00 pm - RADIO RADIO and CHICK JAGGER at Peri's in Fairfax →
Peri's Tavern, 29 Broadway, Fairfax
8:30 pm - "The Importance of Being Earnest" Fairfax Theatre Co. Sept. 11 - 26 →
Fairfax Pavilion, Fairfax
7:30 pm - 17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival →
St. George Orthodox Church, 7311 College View Dr, Rohnert Park
12:00 pm - "The Importance of Being Earnest" Fairfax Theatre Co. Sept. 11 - 26 →
Fairfax Pavilion, Fairfax
3:00 pm - "The Importance of Being Earnest" Fairfax Theatre Co. Sept. 11 - 26 →
Fairfax Pavilion, Fairfax
3:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- James Perse posted a job opening for Full Time Key Holder in Larkspur. Apply here.
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) in Corte Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Anselmo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairfax
- Fairfax Elementary School District outlook raised to stable as Fitch affirms AA rating (tradersunion.com)
- Angel Rivera Releases First Photography Book 'Calor' with Exclusive LA Launch (gayety.com)
- 6 great events in Marin this weekend (marinij.com)
San Rafael
- The Magic Flute celebrates 50th anniversary, searches for new owner (marinij.com)
- Girls tennis: Freshmen help serve up Redwood win over Tam (marinij.com)
- Marin clarifies role of Civic Center conservancy (marinij.com)
Mill Valley
- Years Of Wildfire Prevention Put To The Test In Mill Valley (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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