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Make time for Diablo Symphony Holiday Concert "Winter Lights" with Blackhawk Chorus on the Martinez Patch calendar

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Hi there, Martinez! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Diablo Symphony Holiday Concert “Winter Lights” with Blackhawk Chorus at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church
  • Star Quest Youth Variety Show at Martinez Campbell Theater
  • Christmas in Hercules 2025 at Valley Bible Church

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Martinezfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 38 degrees.

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  • Hi neighbors I'm looking for my cat her name is whiskey she is gray and white and she's 4 years old and she spaded with a microchip last time I seen her was on the 9th of December she was home but then she disappeared if anyone's seen her please let
    me know thank you I appreciate it she disappeared next to Las juntas School on Ellis road in Martinez 925-812-0839 (Nextdoor Vinehill)
  • SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ANYONE OFF of MORELLO AVE my cat sombra has been confirmed seen in the last 48 hours in the Morello heights area.
    She seems to keeping to neighborhoods around the hillside & tracks. Especially Morello heights circle. If you see her please call me any time 24/7 … (Nextdoor Pacheco Blvd)
  • The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper House Cleaner in Martinez. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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