🌱 Patch AM: Why Arbutus tap water may suddenly taste a little different.

Good morning to you Arbutus! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Arbutus tap water may suddenly taste a little different.

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
• Saturday: High clouds and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 67 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drought Pushes Baltimore to Blend Susquehanna River Water Into Taps, and Some Residents May Notice a Taste Change (medicaldaily.com) — Arbutus households served by Baltimore's Montebello plants are now getting a blend of Susquehanna River and reservoir water, which may slightly change taste, odor, or color but remains safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. Residents are urged to report any fuel or chemical smells, follow simple conservation steps, and watch for updates as drought conditions and rainfall determine how long the blend continues.
   

📸 Around Arbutus

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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 →
  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
Friday October 23
• Apostolic & Prophetic Network 3rd Annual Conference: "Elevate" →
  Action Chapel Baltimore, 6 Azar Court, Arbutus
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• 3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House →
  Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
  10:00 am
• Frightreads Book Festival 6 →
  Howard County Fairgrounds
  12:00 pm
• Halloween Dance - hosted by District 18 →
  St. Stephens & Church of the Holy Apostles, 901 Courtney Rd, Arbutus
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Catonsville

• Locals Swear The Best Pit Beef In Maryland Comes From This Roadside Stand On Pulaski Highway (newsbreak.com)
• Swastika found spray-painted on Catonsville High parking lot (baltimorefishbowl.com)

Elkridge

• Voters debate ICE facility amid this fall's campaigns (cnsmaryland.org)

Ellicott City

• JV Football Season Canceled, HCPSS Superintendent Demands Action (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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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