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Happening soon: Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 on the Arbutus Patch calendar

Hello Arbutus! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 at Ripken Stadium
- HGH Mechanical Ups Ravens Cash Prize Contest to $700 at Online
- Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! at Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arbutus
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★ Featured events ★
- Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
10:00 am - HGH Mechanical Ups Ravens Cash Prize Contest to $700 →
Online,
4:25 pm - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Pop-up Book Fair at Martha's Cafe for Banned Books Week →
Martha's Cafe, 5507 Oregon Ave, Arbutus
10:00 am - Cash Bingo Fundraiser →
American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109, 1610 Old Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
6:00 pm - Yoga Hike →
Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area, 5120 South Street, Arbutus - Nigerian American Festival →
5001 Washington Boulevard, Arbutus
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Adult Sunday School →
Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
8:45 am - Traditional Communion service with organ and choir →
Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
9:30 am - Music Room Reserved →
Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
12:00 pm - Let's Talk Public Education: Howard County Community Convening →
Elkridge Branch - Howard County Library System, 6540 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge - September Board Meeting →
Catonsville MD - Beginner 101 Sewing Class →
704 Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights - 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
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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- Elkridge Baptist Church — (410) 796-4486
- Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown — (443) 272-1554
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🗞 Nearby News
Catonsville
- The big purple prizes continue to travel with Ravens scratch-off season (baltimorepositive.com)
Baltimore
- What could change if Maryland's Question 3 passes? (rollingout.com)
- Could Maryland's weekend weather take a dramatic turn? (rollingout.com)
- Maryland named one of Lonely Planet's best destinations to visit in 2027 (wmar2news.com)
Columbia
- Bubble Hockey Tournament Benefits Howard County Food Bank (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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