🌱 Patch AM: How will Arbutus tap water change under new drought plan?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Arbutus tap water change under new drought plan?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival Trunk or Treat and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MD Begins Tapping Susquehanna River For Water Amid Persisting Drought (patch.com) — Arbutus residents are now receiving a blend of Susquehanna River and Loch Raven reservoir water as officials respond to ongoing drought and low reservoir levels. You may notice minor changes in taste, odor, or color, but officials say the water remains safe. Residents in Arbutus are urged to conserve water through simple steps like fixing leaks, shortening showers, and postponing outdoor watering.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arbutus

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Fall Festival Trunk or Treat →
  Brightview Catonsville - Senior Assisted Living & Memory Care, 912 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Cash Bingo Fundraiser →
  American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109, 1610 Old Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Yoga Hike →
  Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area, 5120 South Street, Arbutus
  10:00 am
Friday October 16
• Nigerian American Festival →
  Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Boulevard, Arbutus
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show →
  Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City
  10:00 am
• Family Goat Yoga →
  Strohmer's Farm, 3501 Hernwood Rd
  10:00 am
Thursday October 22
• Lean Coffee AI Edition: Baltimore (October 2026) →
  1450 S Rolling Rd, Arbutus
  11:30 am
Saturday October 24
• 3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House →
  Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
  10:00 am
• Halloween Dance - hosted by District 18 →
  St. Stephens & Church of the Holy Apostles, 901 Courtney Rd, Arbutus
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• Black Brilliance: Creative Arts and Literature Fair →
  5417 East Drive, Arbutus
  12:00 pm
• Open Mic & Poets Needed: Black Brilliance Creative Arts and Literature Fair →
  5417 East Drive, Arbutus
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• KFCM Emerging Bishops & Overseers Catechism and Formation Fall Cohort 2026 →
  Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights
  9:00 am
• Fall Hiring Event and Resource Fair →
  Anne Arundel County Career Center, 613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights
  10:00 am
• Trinity Thrift Shop is Open →
  Trinity Thrift Shop, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
  10:00 am
• Parish Office Open →
  Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

• Obituary: Joan Dawes Litteer (sunjournal.com)

Baltimore

• Bryan Adams Announces 2027 European Tour Dates (therockrevival.com)
• Baltimore weather: A stretch of fall temperatures is coming (baltimoresun.com)
• Baltimore startup developing 'pain sponge' therapy closes pre-seed funding round (technical.ly)

Glen Burnie

• Shooting Sees Bullet Fired Into Glen Burnie Home: Police (patch.com)

Ok Arbutus! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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