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Hello Martinez! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Brian Scott Magic at Martinez Library
• Martinez Library Storytime at Martinez Library
• Local playwrights looking for teen actors at Hillcrest Congregational Church

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 42 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 40 degrees.

📸 Around Martinez

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Martinez

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• Needle Arts
  740 Court St · Martinez, CA, Martinez
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Brian Scott Magic
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Local playwrights looking for teen actors
  Hillcrest Congregational Church , 404 Gregory Ln , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm

📣 Martinez Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Martinez Library Storytime
  Martinez Library , 740 Court Street , Martinez
  10:00 am
• Lego Builders Club
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  2:00 pm
• Live Music // Foam Riders – LVM
  Del Cielo Brewing Co. , A , 701 Escobar St , Martinez
  6:00 pm
• Live Music // Los Alegres Callejeros – MTZ
  Del Cielo Brewing Co. , A , 701 Escobar St , Martinez
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Museum Day - New Year — Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
  Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center , 315 Cortsen Rd , Pleasant Hill
  11:00 am

Monday December 29

• Drop-In Shop for Adults
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Read to a Dog
  Lafayette Library and Learning Center , 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd , Lafayette
  3:00 pm
• Drop-In Knitting & Sewing
  Contra Costa County Public Library , 1750 Oak Park Boulevard , Pleasant Hill
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Merry Christmas, my neighbors!
  May your home be filled with love, laughter, and holiday cheer this Christmas! (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)
• Was just driving on Chilpancingo and saw an older yellow Lab (graying a bit around the face) at a healthy weight with no collar on in the rain on side of road across the street from Hawk Hill near Lake View Place.
  I tried to lure him to see if I could get him closer and he was not interested in coming close and went down the hill toward Lake View Place like he… (Nextdoor Hidden Lakes)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Martinez. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Martinez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pleasant Hill

• Toll increases at 7 Bay Area bridges beginning Jan. 1 (contracostaherald.com)
• SF's New Free NYE Block Party in Chinatown "Commercial Break" (SF) (funcheap.com)

Concord

• 7 incredible Bay Area things to do this holiday weekend, Dec. 26-28 (eastbaytimes.com)

Walnut Creek

Ok Martinez! 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: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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