🌱 Patch AM: How an Arnold lunch break turned into a $50,000 lottery surprise

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Arnold lunch break turned into a $50,000 lottery surprise

Also on today's calendar: Annapolis Fall Italian Festa 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with sun and clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
• Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland man stops for lunch and walks away with big Lottery win (shorenewsnetwork.com) — An Arnold construction worker's quick lunch stop led to a $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off win, making him the first top-prize winner for this game. The longtime player, who lives in Arnold, bought the ticket at a Severna Park 7-Eleven and plans to use the unexpected windfall with his wife to upgrade furniture and appliances sooner than planned.
   

📸 Around Arnold

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arnold

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Annapolis Fall Italian Festa 2026 →
  620 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Dinner Under the Stars →
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Forward Run Club →
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  5:45 pm
• Budget Town Hall - Wards 5 & 7 →
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Home Basketball vs. Chesapeake Bay
  Severn River (Middle), 241 Peninsula Farm Rd, Arnold
  4:30 pm
• City Council Work Session →
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm
• September Sunsets Concert Series →
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Brandt @ Señor Chile →
  Señor Chile, 1264 Bay Dale Drive, Arnold
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Film on the Field →
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Stretch and Sound Equinox Equilibrium →
  Yoga Barn, 44 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Anne Arundel County Literacy Council Book Fair →
  2002 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
  Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission posted a job opening for Ice Skating Inclusion Support Staff in Riverdale. Apply here.
• Luminis Health posted a job opening for Hospital Service Coordinator in Annapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Severna Park

• Over $210K jackpot of lottery winnings hit in Howard County (wjla.com)
• Strength, Community, and Puppies: Pilates Studios in Annapolis (annapolismomsmedia.com)

Annapolis

• Annapolis Boat Shows Offer 50% Ticket Discount Through Dock Street Businesses (eyeonannapolis.net)
• Annapolis private school beaks ground on $13 million building (wbaltv.com)

Glen Burnie

• Cars Stranded Inside Empire Towers Garage Could Soon Be Released: Report (patch.com)

Ok Arnold! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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