🌱 Patch AM: When can you lock in 2027 IronBirds tickets at Ripken?

Good day Aberdeen! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• When can you lock in 2027 IronBirds tickets at Ripken?
• What could Aberdeen gain from Maryland's $32 million child poverty push?

Also on today's calendar: 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds breaking; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
• Sunday: Not as warm with rain, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
• Monday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aberdeen IronBirds Announce 2027 Schedule (oursportscentral.com) — Aberdeen baseball fans can already start planning summer 2027, with the IronBirds releasing a full home schedule at Ripken Stadium and announcing that ticket packages go on sale October 6. The slate includes 41 home dates, an International Series, Father's Day festivities, and visits from all MLB Draft League opponents, with more details on game times and promotions still to come.
   

• Montgomery County Communities Included in Record $32 Million Maryland Child Poverty Initiative (mocoshow.com) — Aberdeen is being added as a new community in Maryland's ENOUGH Initiative, which is steering a record $32 million in grants to fight child poverty across 30 areas statewide. While this round highlights Montgomery County and other regions, Aberdeen's inclusion means local organizations could tap into expanded support for economic mobility, education, and basic needs in coming years.
   

📸 Around Aberdeen

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aberdeen

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• 63rd Havre De Grace Art Show →
  Tydings & Concord Point Parks, 352 Commerce St, Havre De Grace
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Aberdeen, Maryland: Empower Your Finances →
  Aberdeen MD
  1:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Glow In The Dark Nights At The Corn Maze →
  Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
  5:00 pm
• VoH Harford Volunteer Orientation — Voices of Hope →
  Voices of Hope - Harford, 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plz, Aberdeen
  6:00 pm
• VoH Harford Volunteer Orientation →
  Voices of Hope, 7 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, Aberdeen
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Purposed Women Conference: Roar in Authority →
  1301 Loflin Road, Aberdeen
  10:00 am
• Fall Festival →
  219 E Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• CPR, AED and Narcan Community training →
  3726 Churchville Road, Aberdeen
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• BGE In Your Community →
  60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen
Friday October 16
• Pumpkin Painting →
  Maple Border Farm, 3000 White Hall Rd, White Hall
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Upper Shore Decoy Show →
  Minker Banquet Hall, 920 Principio Furnace Rd, Perryville
  9:00 am
• Harford Helps Community Giving Day →
  1824 Mountain Rd, Joppatowne
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• How to Have a 'Spooktacular Time' at Harford County Public Library —Theresa Wiseman Read on Patch

• Attain Sports posted a job opening for Aberdeen IronBirds Summer Internship in Aberdeen. Apply here.
• Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aberdeen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Havre de Grace

• We Dodged a Bullet (blogspot.com)
• The Best Small Towns To Retire In Maryland (worldatlas.com)

Aberdeen Proving Ground

• Aberdeen Proving Ground Honors 'Soldier for Life' Ethos with 2026 Military Retiree Appreciation Day (army.mil)

Bel Air

• Darlington Apple Festival Features Food, Crafts, Family Fun (patch.com)
• Speed Humps Considered To Slow Traffic Around Howard Park (patch.com)

Ok Aberdeen! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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