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🌱 How do Sand City’s premium gas prices stack up this week?
You won't want to miss MAGIC HUNKS LIVE AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER MONTEREY,CA!! on the Sand City Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How do Sand City's premium gas prices stack up this week?
Also on today's calendar: Be Like Blippi and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Premium gas at $5.89 per gallon in Monterey County in week ending Sept. 19 (montereytimes.com) — Sand City drivers are seeing some of Monterey County's higher premium gas prices, with the lowest reported local rate at $6.79 per gallon during the week ending September 19. A GasBuddy survey shows countywide premium prices averaging $6.54, slightly above the California average, as global oil markets, refinery maintenance, and seasonal demand continue to push fuel costs higher.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sand City
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★ Featured events ★
- MAGIC HUNKS LIVE AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER MONTEREY,CA!! →
The Salty Seal, 653 Cannery Row, Monterey
8:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Night Market 831 →
Sand City Art Park, 525 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City
5:00 pm - Birder's Night Market →
Sand City Art Park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City
4:00 pm - Be Like Blippi →
Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St, Monterey
6:00 pm - A little boo and a little booze paint party →
Courtyard by Marriott Sand city, 800 Morgans Way, Sand City
6:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
Friday October 23
Tuesday October 27
📣 Sand City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tech Support - by appointment →
Fireplace Lounge @ Meals on Wheels Community Center, 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove
9:00 am - Ping Pong →
Jewell Room @ Meals on Wheels Community Center, 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove
9:30 am - CASI Event: Look What the Early Carmel Art Colony has Become →
774 Wave Street, Monterey
9:30 am - Group Dining - Chefs' Choice →
Meals on Wheels Community Center, 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove
10:00 am - Docents of Native Species (DONS) →
CSUMB Greenhouses, 4100 B Street, Seaside
10:30 am - Yoga & Fitness Training with Gina →
Health & Fitness Room @ Meals on Wheels Community Center, 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove
11:00 am - Bingo →
Laguna Grande Hall, 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside
12:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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🗞 Nearby News
Seaside
- Man Convicted Of Shooting Teenager In Head, Leaving Him Blind (patch.com)
- Seaside hosts sixth annual 'Oaxaca by the Sea' celebration (ksbw.com)
- Monterey Bay FC Tripped by Lexington SC (oursportscentral.com)
Monterey
- PHOTOS: The Monterey Jazz Festival's theme, "Only in Monterey," rings true in its 69th outing. (montereycountynow.com)
- Match Recap: Three-Headed Monster of Goodrum, Epps and Firmino All Score in Victory Over Monterey Bay (lexsporting.com)
- Monterey County service members honored this week ending Oct. 3 for their sacrifice in military service (montereytimes.com)
Ok Sand City! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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