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🌱 Patch AM: Which Walnut Creek events are worth your weekend next week?

You won't want to miss Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Walnut Creek Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Walnut Creek events are worth your weekend next week?
  • Where to meet adorable adoptable kittens this weekend in Walnut Creek
  • How to score discounted tickets at Walnut Creek's Center Rep this September

Also on today's calendar: Pacheco's Artisan Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bay Area events calendar for Aug. 21-27 weekly editions (eastbaytimes.com) — Walnut Creek residents have several fun options next week, from painting planters over craft beer at Headlands Brewing's taproom to a Summer Plant Swap and sunset yoga at Ruth Bancroft Garden. The broader Bay Area calendar also features concerts, art walks, book clubs, fitness classes, and family activities across nearby cities. Most events require registration or tickets, so check details before you go.
   

2. Grace, Iris, Finn, Leo, Pixie and Penn, plus Redwood: East Bay pets of the week (eastbaytimes.com) — Cat lovers in Walnut Creek can now meet adoptable kittens from Community Concern for Cats at weekend events at Pet Food Express and at their Newell Avenue location. The featured pets include four playful Lafayette-born brothers and a sweet puppy and kitten from nearby shelters, all looking for homes with patient, loving families. Local rescues provide contact details and websites to start the adoption process.
   

3. Curtain Calls: Tennessee Williams' 'Orpheus Descending' lands at Oakland Theater Project (eastbaytimes.com) — Walnut Creek theater fans can snag discounted tickets to Center Rep during Bay Area Theatre Week, running Sept. 10-20 with special deals across East Bay stages. The piece also highlights a bold Oakland staging of Tennessee Williams, Danville's Eugene O'Neill offerings, and a San Francisco show marking the Compton's Cafeteria Riot anniversary.
   

4. Waymo is growing faster than ever. So are its glitches (seattletimes.com) — A Walnut Creek insurance worker was riding in a Waymo robotaxi when it rolled over an active firework after San Francisco's July Fourth show, then stalled in gridlock. Her story is one of several recent "edge case" glitches as Waymo rapidly expands nationwide, prompting new federal scrutiny and calls for stricter rules around big events and emergency scenes.
   

5. Serial Lafayette residential burglary suspect from Martinez arrested (contracostaherald.com) — Walnut Creek police assisted in the search for a Lafayette residential burglary suspect who was ultimately arrested in the city while driving a stolen vehicle. The Martinez man faces multiple charges, including burglary, vehicle theft, and possession of stolen property, and is being held on substantial bail. Lafayette Police are continuing their investigation and asking anyone with information to contact them.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Botanical Bash - Free Admission Day at The Ruth Bancroft Garden —Monica Avila Read on Patch
  • If you have had surgery for Morton's Neuroma, I'd love your feedback and who did your surgery.
    I have two very large ones on the same foot and am considering surgery. I've tried everything including injections, shoes, orthotics, pt, and nerve… (Nextdoor Paddock Hills)
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    Has been at our house for two days. Gave it some water. Looks well fed. 195 Arlene Drive Is this your cat? (Nextdoor Parkmead)
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza - Flex in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.

Ok Walnut Creek! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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