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You won't want to miss Ellington Back To 80's Dance Paw-ty on the Turlock Patch calendar

Tuesday August 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Turlock! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to be Turlock's next voice on the 911 lines?
  • Former Turlock Journal illustrator remembered for shaping modern comic book lettering

Also on today's calendar: Ellington Back To 80's Dance Paw-ty and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee (modbee.com) — If you've ever thought about serving your community from behind the scenes, Turlock is hiring Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainees for 911 police and fire calls, with applications due by September 2. The posting details training, testing, benefits, and how to submit required documents to City Hall or online, making this a timely opportunity for residents seeking a stable, service-oriented career.
   

• Dave Lanphear, Comic Book Letterer, Dies, Aged 58 (bleedingcool.com) — Longtime comic book letterer and designer Dave Lanphear, who once illustrated for the Turlock Journal in the 1980s, has died at 58 from diabetes complications. His career spanned major publishers and influential studios, and colleagues are remembering his role in advancing digital lettering and shaping the look of many well-known titles.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 26
  • F/JV/VAR Girls Volleyball @ Orestimba
    Central Valley High School Orestimba High School, 707 Hardin Rd, Newman, CA 95360, USA
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Volleyball vs. Merced
    Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
    5:00 pm
  • Flag Football vs. Oakdale
    Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Night
    Central Valley High School Ceres, CA 95307
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • Nick the Greek Celebrates First Turlock Location Grand Opening →
    2870 W Monte Vista Ave, Turlock
    11:00 am
  • Girls/Boys Water Polo vs. Golden Valley
    Central Valley High School Central Valley High school, 4033 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
    4:00 pm
  • JV/VAR Girls Volleyball @ Delhi
    Central Valley High School Delhi High School, 16881 Schendel Ave, Delhi, CA 95315, USA
    5:00 pm
  • F/S Football vs. Hughson
    Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
    5:00 pm
  • F/JV/VAR Flag Football vs. Merced
    Central Valley High School Central Valley High school, 4033 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
    5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Girls Volleyball @ Orestimba
    Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
    4:00 pm
  • Water Polo @ Orestimba (Varsity Only)
    Ceres High School Ceres, CA 95307
    4:00 pm
  • HHS Flag Football vs Enochs JV/V 6pm
    Hughson Unified School District Hughson High School, 7419 E Whitmore Ave, Hughson, CA 95326, U
    5:00 pm
  • JV/VAR Girls Volleyball vs. Mariposa
    Central Valley High School Central Valley High school, 4033 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I saw a falcon on my fence this morning!
    I had never seen one in all the 18 years I've been in Turlock. It flew off before I could get a picture of it. I hope it's not someone's pet! (Nextdoor Northeast Turlock)
  • St Francis Episcopal Church and Light of Christ Lutheran Church will be giving away free groceries today, Sunday August 23 from noon to 1pm.
    we are located at 915 E Main St, Turlock. Hope to see you there and have a blessed day. (Nextdoor North Park Village)
  • North Starr PostAcute Care posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Turlock. Apply here.
  • Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Turlock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Turlock here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Dodgers Announce Exciting Clayton Kershaw News Regarding Braves Series (mercedsunstar.com)
  • Lake wind advisory issued for West Side Mountains north of 198 until Monday evening (mercedsunstar.com)

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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