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🌱 Patch AM: Which local team is taking on Newark Memorial this Saturday?
Coming up on the Newark Patch calendar: Speaking and Leadership Newark Toastmasters Club

What's up Newark! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local team is taking on Newark Memorial this Saturday?
Also on today's calendar: Speaking and Leadership Newark Toastmasters Club.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
- Saturday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sports Briefs: Redwood girls take second in SoCal (marinij.com) — Newark readers will see local ties as Tam High’s girls team is set to face Newark Memorial on Saturday, following a tough loss to American Canyon. The roundup also highlights Redwood High’s strong run in the SoCal Classic and several standout boys and men’s basketball performances from around Northern California.
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📸 Around Newark
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newark
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Speaking and Leadership Newark Toastmasters Club
Online every Tue. 7-8 am and Hybrid every third Tuesday of the month
7:00 am - Card Making Workshop
Haven Christian Community Church , 35473 Dumbarton Ct , Newark
10:00 am - Speaking and Leadership Newark Toastmasters Club
Online every Tue. 7-8 am and Hybrid every third Tuesday of the month
7:00 am
Tuesday January 6
Saturday January 10
Tuesday January 13
📣 Newark Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
East Palo Alto Library , 2415 University Avenue , East Palo Alto
10:30 am - Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
1:00 pm - Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
2:00 pm - Free Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca
East Palo Alto Library , 2415 University Avenue , East Palo Alto
3:15 pm - Arrowhead and New Marsh - Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline
Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline Arrowhead and New Marsh -
1:00 am - Saturday Board Games Day
Downtown Branch Library , 270 Forest Avenue , Palo Alto
10:00 am - Meditation with Sara
Palo Alto City Library , 1213 Newell Road , Palo Alto
10:15 am - Family Storytime With Stay and Play!
Atherton Library , 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane , Atherton
10:30 am - U.S. Citizenship Test Class
East Palo Alto Library , 2415 University Avenue , East Palo Alto
11:00 am
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a full time nanny in Newark/Fremont area starting March 2026.
Requirements: - has their own transportation - has experience with newborns - help with light cooking and baby chores and cleaning - is energetic,… (Nextdoor Greenhouse)
- City of Fremont California posted a job opening for Assistant Chef in Fremont. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Hayward. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fremont
- Fremont Bank Foundation gives grants for 2025 (tricityvoice.com)
- Local artist demos painting in acrylic (tricityvoice.com)
- Best Bay Area Stroller Hikes to Bring Family This New Years (kqed.org)
Union City
- How to mentally weather the upcoming winter season (tricityvoice.com)
Ok Newark! 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
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