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🌱 Patch AM: Which Saratoga holiday shows are happening just minutes from your doorstep?
And check out Baby Storytime (12 months & younger) on the Saratoga Patch calendar
Good morning Saratoga! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Saratoga holiday shows are happening just minutes from your doorstep?
- How did a calm Saratoga winery visit turn into chaos?
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Saratoga? Post it to Saratoga photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Saratogafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Saratogafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bay Area events calendar for Dec. 19 weekly editions (mercurynews.com) — Saratoga residents have two big holiday outings close to home this week: a South Bay Veterans Chorus Christmas concert at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Saratoga Avenue and a Broadway-style holiday show on Fruitvale Avenue. The wider Bay Area calendar also highlights concerts, theater, yoga, and family activities across San Jose, Menlo Park, Fremont, Oakland, and more. 
• Founder Of Mental Health Startup Suffers Public Breakdown, Attempts Arson, Flees In Tesla And Crashes (wonderfulengineering.com) — A chaotic incident at Garrod Farms winery in Saratoga saw a man allegedly try to start a fire, assault staff, and ram cars with his Tesla before crashing down an embankment and being arrested. No serious injuries were reported, but several vehicles were damaged, and investigators are still working to understand what led to the outburst.
📸 Around Saratoga
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga
- Baby Storytime (12 months & younger)
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Drop-in Tech Help
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Teatime Book Chatter
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
1:00 pm - Family Storytime
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Sun and Sea Art Exhibit
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga - Art to Love Exhibit
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga - An Autumn Picnic: A Crochet Exhibit
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga - Kids Musical Polar Express Storytime
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Saratoga Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bridge Card Game
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
10:15 am - Toddler Storytime
Cupertino Library , 10800 Torre Avenue , Cupertino
10:30 am - ESL Conversation Club at the Cupertino Library
Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
10:30 am - Regus Open House Hamilton Campbell
Regus - Campbell - Hamilton , 900 E Hamilton Ave # 100 , Campbell
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Full-Time Customer Service Supervisor in Campbell. Apply here.
- Select Medical Holdings Corporation posted a job opening for Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist in Los Gatos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cupertino
- Apple sets the stage for fresh South Bay expansion with Sunnyvale deals (mercurynews.com)
- Cupertino seeks public safety commissioner (mercurynews.com)
- Qualcomm Acquires Ventana Micro Systems for RISC-V CPUs (convergedigest.com)
Los Gatos
- Assemblymember hosts toy drive for local nonprofit (mercurynews.com)
Santa Clara
Ok Saratoga! 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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