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🌱 Patch AM: How did Novato’s wrestlers stack up at San Marin’s big tourney?
Happening soon: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! on the Novato Patch calendar

Greetings Novato! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Novato’s wrestlers stack up at San Marin’s big tourney?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Novatofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Novatofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 55 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
- Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sports briefs: Novato wrestler takes win at San Marin tourney (marinij.com) — Novato High wrestlers made a strong showing at San Marin High’s Green & Gold tournament, highlighted by heavyweight Braeden Carroll’s dominant 17-0 championship win and several key consolation victories. Novato’s team finished 13th overall in a 36-team field, while other Marin schools, including San Marin and Terra Linda, also turned in notable wrestling and boys soccer performances.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novato
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★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA!
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa
12:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays - World Famous Hot Boys
Novato Chamber , 807 De Long Ave , Novato - Grace Generation: Evening Kids Program
Presbyterian Church of Novato , 710 Wilson Ave , Novato
5:30 pm - Josh Brough String Band | Free Beergarden Show
HopMonk Novato , 224 Vintage Way , Novato
6:00 pm - Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
9:15 am - Novato Branch (Marin) – 10:00am
Novato Library , 1720 Novato Blvd , Novato
10:00 am - Country Line Dancing
HopMonk Tavern Novato , 224 Vintage Way , Novato
6:00 pm - Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
9:15 am - COME ONE, COME ALL - 4th Annual Caroling Fun for the Whole Family
Hamilton Amphitheatre Park , 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy , Novato
3:00 pm - Holiday Sip and Shop and Photos with Santa
1017 Reichert Avenue
3:00 pm - Winter Solstice: A Magical Sound Bath Journey
333 Ellen Dr , San Rafael
6:00 pm - Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays - World Famous Hot Boys
World Famous Hot Boys , 807 De Long Ave , Novato
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
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- Maud Powell String Institute
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Warning to pet owners.
We just had 2 coyotes running in back of our house at 301 Montego Ky (creekside). They eventually swam to other side. (Nextdoor Bel Marin Keys) - I wanted to make neighbors in Hamilton aware of something I observed today.
I saw the Coast Guard Security patrol car behaving aggressively outside of coastguard property. It is a white Sedan with Orange writing on the side… (Nextdoor Hamilton)
- Novato Unified School District posted a job opening for Campus Supervisor, San Marin High School in Novato. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Reset Merchandiser in Novato. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novato here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Rafael
- San Rafael mobile home tenants sue landlord (marinij.com)
- Death of mariner for San Rafael dredging company detailed in report (marinij.com)
- Marin planners order deeper environmental review for contested Lucas Valley housing (localnewsmatters.org)
Fairfax
- Editorial: Any movement by Fairfax council to come together is welcomed (marinij.com)
- Fairfax faces dueling appeals of apartment building approval (marinij.com)
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