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🌱 Beltsville church plans October memorial for beloved longtime member
Coming up on the Beltsville Patch calendar: LED Washington DC

Good morning to you Beltsville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Beltsville church plans October memorial for beloved longtime member
Also on today's calendar: Infusing Taste: Bottling Flavor in Bitters and Shrubs and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Obituary: Kilbourne, Ernestelle L. (beltsvillenewstoday.com) — Beltsville readers are invited to a memorial service for longtime Emmanuel United Methodist Church member Ernestelle "Ernie" Kilbourne on October 10 at 3 p.m. at the Cedar Lane church. The 96-year-old University of Maryland graduate is remembered for her deep church involvement, large extended family, and love of animals, with donations suggested to the church or an animal welfare group.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Beltsville
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- LED Washington DC →
6011 Ammendale Road, Beltsville
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Tail Waggin' Tutors
Beltsville -
3:00 pm - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Beltsville - Program Room
10:30 am - Sip and Paint: Salvadoran Folk Art
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
4:00 pm - Craft and Create: Celia Cruz Dancing Dolls
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
4:00 pm - Movie: "Under the Same Moon" (PG-13)
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm - Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm - Legos: Bricks and Beyond
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
3:30 pm - Needlework Social
Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm - English Conversation Club
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
6:00 pm - Infusing Taste: Bottling Flavor in Bitters and Shrubs →
Montpelier Historic Site & Museum, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel
3:00 pm
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- YFS Seniors Event →
College Park Woods Club, 3545 Marlbrough Way Su, Berwyn Heights
9:30 am - Adults with Disabilities Open Gym
East County Community Recreation Center
10:00 am
Thursday September 17
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🗞 Nearby News
College Park
- UMD says Purple Line 90% complete, testing will continue through fall semester (dbknews.com)
- Maryland Clean Energy Summit Explores AI, Energy, and Innovation (mdcounties.org)
- Here's what to know about construction projects on campus (dbknews.com)
Bowie
- Landover Man Dies 1 Week After Shooting, Detectives Search For Suspect (patch.com)
Ok Beltsville! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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