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🌱 Patch AM: SMC Man Who Walked Across America Embarks on 24-Hour Walk for Injured Brother

Also check out Beach Break Film Festival on the Pacifica Patch calendar

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Hello Pacifica! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • 24-hour charity walk from Pacifica aims to help injured child
  • How Pacifica’s own resource center helped a mom escape homelessness

Also on today's calendar: Beach Break Film Festival and 7 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Very windy; occasional rain, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Strong winds subsiding, temps: high: 56, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SMC Man Who Walked Across America Embarks on 24-Hour Walk for Injured Brother (patch.com) — Residents in Pacifica and along the San Mateo County coast are invited to join Half Moon Bay walker Andrew “Ranger” Kielak as he embarks on a 24-hour walk starting in Pacifica to support his injured younger brother. The effort raises money for extensive medical and rehabilitation costs after the boy’s second serious brain bleed, with community members encouraged to walk portions of the route or donate online.
   

• Season of Sharing Fund helps Bay Area mom find Christmas cheer in a home of her own (sfchronicle.com) — A Bay Area mom briefly found housing in Pacifica with help from the Pacifica Resource Center before ultimately settling into a more stable apartment in San Mateo. Her story highlights how local aid and the Season of Sharing Fund help families move from cars and hotels into real homes, especially during the holidays.
   

📸 Around Pacifica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pacifica

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Other local events
    Friday December 26
  • Adult Lap Swim
    Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
    6:00 am
  • Witch Crafts & Cookies at Breakers!
    Breakers Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch , 145 Rockaway Beach Ave , Pacifica
    9:00 am
  • Adult Water Aerobics
    Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
    12:40 pm
  • Drop-In Mahjong
    Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
    1:30 pm
  • Drop-In Tech Help
    Pacifica Sharp Park Library , 104 Hilton Way , Pacifica
    2:00 pm
  • Nick's Restaurant
    Nick's Restaurant , 100 Rockaway Beach Ave. , Pacifica
    7:00 pm
  • Recreation Swim
    Jean E. Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave. , Pacifica
    7:30 pm
  • Family Rec Swim
    Jean E Brink Pool , 401 Paloma Ave , Pacifica
    7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🪫 If you're experiencing power outages (home or business) due to the rain, I have a 20+ year experienced team ready to help you out over the holidays.
    In some cases, having a great electrician on hand can save lives. Let's connect! (Nextdoor Westview)
  • Walgreens posted a job opening for Pharmacy Cashier in Pacifica. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Overnight Residential Patrol in San Bruno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pacifica here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Bruno

  • Barnes & Noble to open more stores in Georgia (b985.com)
  • BART construction to slow evening service between Millbrae, SFO through 2026 (localnewsmatters.org)
  • ‘Stranger Things' Series Finale Hits the Big Screen at 20+ Bay Area Theaters (funcheap.com)

Millbrae

  • Shark Breaches With Human Body In Jaws Mall Smash & Grab: Patch PM (patch.com)
  • 28 Residents Among SMC Death Notices (patch.com)

San Mateo

Ok Pacifica! 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 guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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