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Good morning San Anselmo! 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 a rediscovered desegregation film connects back to San Anselmo
  • Which Marin prep stars shined in San Anselmo games this week?

Also on today's calendar: Bone Health & Aging: Building Strong Bones Now and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marin theater to hold screening of desegregation film (marinij.com) — A free screening of a rediscovered BBC documentary on 1960s Sausalito school desegregation is set for Thursday evening at the Marin Showcase Theater in San Rafael, with a reception and panel discussion. The film has already been shown in San Anselmo, and the new event will be moderated by a member of the San Anselmo Racial Equity Committee, offering residents a chance to reflect on local educational history and equity.
   

• Preps of the week: Redwood secures a pair of rivalry wins against Tam (marinij.com) — High school athletes from around Marin, including games hosted in San Anselmo, turned in standout performances in football, water polo, volleyball, golf and cross country last week. The roundup highlights key rivalry wins, tournament streaks, and individual milestones that local fans and families may have followed from the stands or will want to track as the fall seasons unfold.
   

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  • Attention knitters and/or sewers.
    Would you like to share your creativity with a worthwhile organization by making doll clothes? Check out Stitchin' for kids, an organization that… (Nextdoor Oak Springs Woodside)
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    Very clever, very complicated and sneaky. They are not local, they ask for phone number immediately, then ask for Venmo info or Zelle without even… (Nextdoor Camino De Herrera)
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  • Boudin posted a job opening for Cashier and Guest Service Representative in Corte Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Anselmo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ross

  • In Your Town for Sept. 14, 2026 (marinij.com)
  • Calif. county voters to decide on 8 paramedic service tax measures (ems1.com)

Fairfax

  • Order The Pastrami At This Tiny California Deli In San Rafael And You'll Skip Every Chain (travelmag.com)
  • Another Panini Kabob Grill is in the Works (whatnow.com)
  • Yountville Town Council announces Heather Abrams as preferred candidate for town manager (publicceo.com)

San Rafael

  • 'We're all just Americans': Marin filmmaker brings powerful story to San Rafael (pressdemocrat.com)

Ok San Anselmo! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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