🌱 Patch AM: How the new drought-driven water source affects Arbutus taps now.

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

In today's newsletter:

• How the new drought-driven water source affects Arbutus taps now.

Also on today's calendar: 🌍 Global Finds Community Yard Sale: African Fashion, Art, Furniture & Electronics and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 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 getting 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 or color, but the water remains safe, and the county is urging continued conservation steps like fixing leaks, shortening showers, and postponing lawn watering.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arbutus

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 🌍 Global Finds Community Yard Sale: African Fashion, Art, Furniture & Electronics →
  5700 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville
  10:00 am
• 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
• Open Mic & Poets Needed: Black Brilliance Creative Arts and Literature Fair →
  5417 East Drive, Arbutus
  12:00 pm
• Black Brilliance: Creative Arts and Literature Fair →
  5417 East Drive, Arbutus
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

• Homeowner hopes new speed humps prevent 10th crash into her Catonsville yard (wmar2news.com)
• Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson injury and Ravens sloppy win over Titans (baltimorepositive.com)
• All State to State Auto Transport Provides Nationwide Vehicle Transportation Services Across the United States (issuewire.com)

Elkridge

• 2026 Annapolis 10 Mile Run (runnersgazette.com)

Baltimore

• Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor won't be there (wbal.com)
• Federal, state and local agencies join forces in Baltimore area arrest operation (wbal.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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