🌱 How a Brentwood arts nonprofit is transforming after-school care in Suitland

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Brentwood arts nonprofit is transforming after-school care in Suitland

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 73.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• New Prince George's program aims to excite kids about school and reassure parents (wtop.com) — A Brentwood-based nonprofit, Joe’s Movement Emporium, is launching a daily arts-focused after-school program for young students at William Beanes Elementary in nearby Suitland, extending care until 5 p.m. and easing childcare strains for working families. Funded by federal dollars championed by Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, the initiative aims to boost kids’ confidence, academics, and school attendance through rich visual and performing arts experiences.
   

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📸 Around Brentwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brentwood

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Wednesday June 10

• Needlework Social
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
  5:30 pm
• Cesar Chavez 5th Grade Promotion
  César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion Hyattsville, MD 20782
  6:00 pm
• English Conversation Club
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Learning Lab
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
  10:30 am
• Kids Achieve Club
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
  3:00 pm
• Teen Action Group (TAG)
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
  4:30 pm

Friday June 12

• Food Pantry Open →
  Brentwood, MD Calendar, 4300 39th Pl, Brentwood
  10:00 am
• Meet the Honeybee
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
  4:00 pm

Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 10

• Therapeutic Recreation - Open Gym Drop-In
  Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
  9:00 am
• Class of 2026 Graduation
  Perry Street Preparatory PCS Washington, DC 20018
  10:00 am
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
  Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
  10:00 am
• Tai Chi →
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Front End - 0315 in Hyattsville. Apply here.
• Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant Cast Member in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brentwood here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hyattsville

• $1M Winning Lotto Ticket Holder Plans To Pay Off Loans (patch.com)
• $1M scratch off sold in Hyattsville leads Maryland's biggest lottery wins of the week (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Colorado lands final official visit with blue-chip 2027 edge rusher (usatoday.com)

College Park

• Here are 3 takeaways from College Park's fiscal year 2027 budget (dbknews.com)

Silver Spring

• Police ID Man Killed In Fatal Pedestrian Crash (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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