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🌱 Festival of Lights and 11 more events
Make time for Concord Holiday Market on the North Gate Patch calendar

Good morning North Gate! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Concord Holiday Market
- Festival of Lights at Murwood Elementary School
- Varsity Boys Basketball @ Hayward at Hayward High School
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in North Gatefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: An a.m. sprinkle, then rain, temps: high: 57, low: 51.
- Saturday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around North Gate
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Gate
★ Featured events ★
- Concord Holiday Market
2151 Salvio St, Concord
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Festival of Lights
Murwood Elementary School , 2050 Vanderslice Ave , Walnut Creek
6:00 pm - Varsity Boys Basketball @ Hayward
Hayward High School , 1633 East Ave , Hayward
5:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons (Table 1)
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
2:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons (Table 2)
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
2:00 pm - JV Boys Basketball @ Clayton Valley
Clayton Valley Charter High School , 1101 Alberta Way , Concord
5:00 pm - Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Ygnacio Valley Library , 2661 Oak Grove Rd , Walnut Creek
10:30 am - TecHub: Tech Exchange @ the Library
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
10:30 am - Baby Songs & Play
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
12:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Storytime & Play
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
10:15 am - TecHub: Tech Exchange @ the Library
Walnut Creek Library , 1644 N Broadway , Walnut Creek
10:30 am - Lapsit Storytime
Clayton Community Library , 6125 Clayton Road , Clayton
11:00 am - TODDLER/PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Clayton Community Library , 6125 Clayton Road , Clayton
11:30 am
Thursday December 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Walnut Creek
- Rossmoor Restaurant Closing -- Creekside Grill to Shut Down for Renovations, New Operator Named Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
- Holiday treats: Where to buy panettone in the Bay Area (eastbaytimes.com)
- Union City Woman Arraigned For Attempted Murder, Stalking, And Criminal Threats Against Teen Victim (news24-680.com)
Concord
- Concord Police Urge Safe, Sober Driving During Holiday Season (claycord.com)
San Ramon
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