🌱 Patch AM: How you can carry a flag in Arbutus’ 9/11 remembrance

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In today's newsletter:

• How you can carry a flag in Arbutus' 9/11 remembrance

Also on today's calendar: ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department to host a community remembrance on 25th anniversary of September 11th (wmar2news.com) — Arbutus residents are invited to a free 9/11 remembrance hosted by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at East Drive and Sulphur Spring Road. Organizers hope 343 community members will each carry a flag during the Honor Walk, followed by a candlelight vigil, guest speakers with personal 9/11 connections, and twin beams of light concluding the ceremony at 8:30 p.m.
   

📸 Around Arbutus

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arbutus

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar →
  Watchdog Krav Maga, 5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Animal Advocates of Howard County HUGE Annual Yard Sale! →
  Animal Advocates of Howard County, 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Columbia
  8:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
  Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• AFGE Local L1923 Fall kickoff Happy Hour →
  Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd., Arbutus
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• 25 Years Later: A Community Remembers 9/11 →
  5200 Southwestern Blvd, Arbutus
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Crushed Glass Suncatcher at Martha's Cafe w Maryland Craft Parties →
  Martha's Cafe, 5507 Oregon Avenue, Arbutus
Saturday September 19
• We Care Elkridge - Community Cook & Family Fun - FREE →
  5929 Setter Dr, Elkridge
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Goat Yoga →
  Strohmer's Farm, 3501 Hernwood Rd
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• PHG Festival del Río! →
  Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area, 5120 South Street, Arbutus

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 9
• Family Support Access Day
  North County High School -10 E. 1st Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, Room A 107 Family & Community Room
  9:00 am
• MAC Sept. 9, 2026 Quarterly Meeting →
  MAA Headquarters, 991 Corporate Blvd., Linthicum
  10:00 am
• Volunteer Orientation
  George Cromwell 221 Olen Dr, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
  5:30 pm
• Indivisble Glen Burnie Monthly Meeting September 2026 →
  Linthicum Public Library, 400 Shipley Rd, Linthicum Heights
  6:00 pm
• (AAP & GR 3-5) Back To School Night
  Worthington Elementary Ellicott City, MD 21043
  6:00 pm
• Chris Sacks Band- Duo w/ Keith →
  Elkridge MD
  6:00 pm

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• Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown — (443) 272-1554
• VivaVets Animal Hospital — (443) 542-2938
• Elkridge Baptist Church — (410) 796-4486

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🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

• Baltimore County eyes crackdown on for-profit house parties (wbaltv.com)
• Families frustrated after historic cemetery in Catonsville left overgrown (wmar2news.com)
• MDOT Announces over $11-million in Grants for Bike, Pedestrian & Trail Projects Statewide (wgmd.com)

Woodlawn

• Governor Moore Highlights Investments in Homebuyers, Seniors, and Agriculture During Baltimore County Tour (radiofreehubcity.com)
• As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it's time to raise taxes (inquirer.com)

Ellicott City

• Howard Co. Educator A Finalist For Maryland Teacher Of The Year (patch.com)
• Driver Dies In Police Pursuit With Howard Co. Officer (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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