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Coming up on the Arbutus Patch calendar: Family Goat Yoga

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Family Goat Yoga at Strohmer's Farm
- Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show at Howard High School
- 3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House at Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Goat Yoga →
Strohmer's Farm, 3501 Hernwood Rd,
10:00 am - Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show →
Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City
10:00 am - 3-Club Toastmasters Special Event - Open House →
Baltimore County Public Library - Arbutus Branch, 855 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
10:00 am
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Nigerian American Festival →
5001 Washington Boulevard, Arbutus
4:00 pm - Lean Coffee AI Edition: Baltimore (October 2026) →
1450 S Rolling Rd, Arbutus
11:30 am - Apostolic & Prophetic Network 3rd Annual Conference: "Elevate" →
Action Chapel Baltimore, 6 Azar Court, Arbutus
7:00 pm - 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 - Messiah Community Church Trunk or Treat →
909 Berrymans Ln, Reisterstown
5:30 pm - TRUNK Or TREAT! →
1610 Old Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
10:00 am - Open Mic & Poets Needed: Black Brilliance Creative Arts and Literature Fair →
5417 East Dr t2, Arbutus
12:00 pm - Black Brilliance: Creative Arts and Literature Fair →
5417 East Dr t2, Arbutus
12:00 pm
Friday October 16
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
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🗞 Nearby News
Catonsville
- Your Voice, Your Stories: Safer streets, road repairs and a food truck's new home (wmar2news.com)
Elkridge
- Seven Maryland Soft-Serve Stands Worth Hitting Before They Close For The Winter (newsbreak.com)
- Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Officially Opens the County's New Community Garden at Old Montgomery Road (einpresswire.com)
Woodlawn
- Football Recap: Milford Mill Academy Extends Winning Streak Against New Town (maxpreps.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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