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🌱 How a Turlock sixth grader turned a raindrop into a statewide star
Turlock, California Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Turlock! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Turlock sixth grader turned a raindrop into a statewide star
- Why Turlock’s blood center urgently needs donors before the end of May
- How Turlock students are resetting their relationship with social media
Also on today's calendar: Captain Mama Visits Open Cockpit Day and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 52.
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Turlock student's raindrop story selected for statewide book collection (turlockjournal.com) — A Turlock sixth grader, Porter Machado of Turlock Eagles 4-H, has had his raindrop-themed story “Hydro the Water Hero” chosen for a statewide Agriculture in the Classroom book collection. His work, inspired by California’s irrigation system, was honored at a Sacramento ceremony alongside other young writers from across the state, highlighting agriculture’s importance and future career possibilities. 
2. Donors needed as blood banks serving Northern California face critical shortage (fresnobee.com) — If you’ve been thinking about donating blood in Turlock, local centers urgently need you, and the Red Cross is offering thank-you gifts for donations through June. A critical shortage is affecting hospitals across Northern California, and the Turlock Blood Donation Center on East Hawkeye Avenue is one of the key sites where residents can schedule appointments to help stabilize supplies.
3. Gen Z navigates the highs and lows of social media (csusignal.com) — Turlock students are opening up about how social media shapes their attention spans, anxiety, and even how they document memories. Local voices like Muskaan Ali describe deleting apps when feeds get overwhelming, while others share strategies to stay grounded and still enjoy the positive side of online life.
4. Federal Bills Would Authorize $60 Million to Fight Golden Mussels (gvwire.com) — Turlock’s own Rep. Josh Harder is backing a federal push to fight invasive golden mussels threatening California waterways, especially the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. The proposal would direct $60 million over four years to research, monitoring, and eradication efforts, potentially protecting regional water supplies that Turlock residents ultimately depend on.
📸 Around Turlock
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Upcoming Events in
Turlock
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★ Featured events ★
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Captain Mama Visits Open Cockpit Day →
5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater
9:00 am
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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Beginning Wheel Throwing →
Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N Broadway, Turlock
10:00 am -
Saturday Studio →
Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N Broadway, Turlock
11:00 am -
On Track Completion Ceremony
Turlock High School PA Building
4:00 pm -
eCademy Graduation
Ecademy Charter At Crane, 1100 Cahill Ave, Turlock
6:00 pm -
Clay Creations →
Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N Broadway, Turlock
3:30 pm -
Dutcher Middle School Promotion
Pitman High School Gym
4:00 pm -
Turlock Adult School Graduation
Turlock Adult School, 350 N Kilroy Rd, Turlock
5:30 pm -
Roselawn High School Graduation
Roselawn High School
7:30 pm
Saturday May 23
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
📣 Turlock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Greenery After Hours →
The Greenery Nursery and Garden Shop, 742 E Olive Ave, Turlock
5:00 pm -
Senior Sendoff
Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
5:30 pm -
Spring Choir Concert #2
Central Valley High School Ceres, CA 95307
5:30 pm -
Culinary Herbs for Beginners - Turlock Library →
Turlock Public Library, 550 N Minaret Ave, Turlock
6:00 pm
Friday May 22
Wednesday May 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog, looks like a Bullie/Bulldog mix.
Seen at 8:00pm on Chandler & N Berkeley Ave . Poor baby looks lost (Nextdoor Northeast Turlock) - Good-morning ☀️ If you need any services listed below message me for an affordable price I work with your budgets !
-Junk removal -Lawn care and maintenance -Landscaping services -mulch , rock, wood chips , pine straw - house cleaning - window cleaning … (Nextdoor Bel Air Manor)
- Stanislaus State University posted a job opening for Part Time Lecturer in Education Specialist Credential Program in Turlock. Apply here.
- Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Security Officer - Turlock in Turlock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Turlock here.
Ok Turlock! 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: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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