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π± How Carmichael neighbors helped this chilly 98 Rock blood drive succeed
Coming up on the Carmichael Patch calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!

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In today's newsletter:
- How Carmichael neighbors helped this chilly 98 Rock blood drive succeed
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Carmichaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Carmichaelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 53 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 56, low: 49.
- Saturday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 57 and low of 48 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ 98 Rock Blood Drive Brings Out Donors (citrusheightsmessenger.com) β Carmichael residents Craig and volunteer Russell Muir played visible roles in a three-day 98 Rock blood drive at the Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights, which surpassed donation goals despite cold, wet weather. Families from Carmichael and across the region turned blood-giving into a yearly tradition, helping Vitalant keep local hospitals stocked for emergencies, surgeries, and cancer treatments.
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πΈ Around Carmichael
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π Upcoming Events in Carmichael
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β Featured events β
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!
Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento
2:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Sip and Shop Event β Bride To Be Couture
Bride To Be Couture , 6240 Fair Oaks Blvd , Carmichael
3:00 pm - Buckingham Charter Boys JV Basketball @ Victory Christian
Victory Christian School , 3045 Garfield Ave , Carmichael
7:30 pm - Cars & Coffee Carmichael
4005 Manzanita Ave , Carmichael
3:00 pm - Dark Ages Modern Nights Larp
Carmichael Library , 5605 Marconi Ave , Carmichael
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Saturday December 27
π£ Carmichael Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Community Care Hub
La Vista Center , 1640 Watt Ave , Sacramento
3:00 pm - Adult Space
Arden-Dimick Library , 891 Watt Ave , Sacramento
4:00 pm - Crepes and Cribbage
Kely's Crepes & Burgers , 8000 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
4:00 pm - Bizlink Alliance Citrus Heights
7040 Sunrise Blvd , Citrus Heights
4:45 pm - Tai Chi Sacramento Class
4238 Main St , Fair Oaks
5:00 pm - Design Spot @ Arcade - Drop In
Arcade Branch Library , 2443 Marconi Ave , Sacramento
6:00 pm - Together We Play
Rusch Park Community Center , 7801 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
10:30 am - Ponderosa vs Bella Vista
Bella Vista High School , 8301 Madison Ave , Fair Oaks
3:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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Thank you πππ to the local businesses for making Carmichael PatchAM possible:
- Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air - Elk Grove β (916) 713-3556
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our family is looking for a new puppy to love and spoil!
Breeds we are looking for are Pittie, border collie, or heeler. Please let me know if you have any leads! Thank you! (Nextdoor Carmichael) - Blue Christmas Service
December 19 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am A Blue Christmas serviceβsometimes called a Longest Night serviceβ will be conducted on Friday, December 19th, at 8β¦ (Nextdoor Casitas El Camino)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Carmichael. Apply here.
- Home Depot posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Carmichael. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmichael here.
π Nearby News
Citrus Heights
- Tree Lighting Rings in the Holidays (citrusheightsmessenger.com)
- Re-New Winter Sports Open for Ski Season (citrusheightsmessenger.com)
- Dutch Bros Coming to Auburn Boulevard (citrusheightsmessenger.com)
Rancho Cordova
- New Membership Structure at Chamber of Commerce (ranchocordovaindependent.com)
- 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' (ranchocordovaindependent.com)
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