🌱 Patch AM: How a Bowie man’s last $3 became a $59,000 jackpot

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Bowie man's last $3 became a $59,000 jackpot

Also on today's calendar: Maryland Witches Samhain Gathering and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: A morning shower in the area, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bowie man's last-minute lottery ticket turns into $59K jackpot surprise (newsbreak.com) — A longtime Bowie resident and Prince George's County correctional officer turned his last $3 into a $59,054 FAST PLAY jackpot after a routine gas stop, and he and his wife plan to put the winnings toward college costs. The prize, claimed this week, also closed out the Maryland Lottery's SLINGO FAST PLAY game and earned a bonus for the Capitol Heights gas station that sold the ticket.
   

📸 Around Bowie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bowie

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 31
• Maryland Witches Samhain Gathering →
  Glenn Dale
  8:00 pm
Saturday November 7
• DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition →
  Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Green Team Executive Committee →
  Bowie, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Senior Program: Vaccine Clinic →
  Bowie, MD Calendar, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie
  9:30 am
• Senior Program: Emergency Preparedness - Diabetes Awareness →
  Bowie, MD Calendar, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie
  10:15 am
• Wiggle and Giggle Fitness Program: Mini Movers →
  Bowie, MD Calendar, 4100 Northview Drive, Bowie
  1:00 pm
• Green Team Energy Subgroup Meeting →
  Bowie, MD Calendar
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Chesapeake Chorale Concert →
  St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Rd, Bowie
  3:00 pm
• Chesapeake Chorale Concert: Crossing →
  Saint Matthew's United Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Rd, Bowie
  3:00 pm
Friday October 23
• The Politic's Hour Live with Kojo Nnamdi →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Bowie State University Homecoming Football Game →
  Loop Rd, Bowie
  9:00 am
Saturday October 31
• The Emerald City Auction →
  Overdue Recognition Art Gallery, 15402 Emerald Way, Bowie
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Prince George's County Celebrates Completion of Phase I Improvements at Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center (thebaynet.com)

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• John Harbaugh Explains Why Giants Are Ready for More Rain vs. Commanders (miamiherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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