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🌱 Patch AM: How young Terp alumni can unlock insider access to College Park athletics
Make time for High Holidays at Mishkan Torah on the College Park Patch calendar

Cheers College Park! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How young Terp alumni can unlock insider access to College Park athletics
Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Wednesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Next Gen Terps Celebrates First Year, Looks Ahead To Growth In 2026-27 - University of Maryland Athletics (umterps.com) — Maryland Athletics in College Park is growing its Next Gen Terps giving program for young alumni, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to football and basketball. After attracting over 60 members and raising $15,000 in its first year, the group plans more signature events in 2026-27, from Crab Feast access to discounted ticket nights and special practice invitations.
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📸 Around College Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Committee for a Better Environment →
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar, Meetings are held Virtually, College Park
7:00 pm - Tree and Landscape Board Meeting →
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar
7:00 pm - Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm - Restorative Justice Commission Virtual Meeting →
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar College Park, MD 20740
6:00 pm - Tai Chi →
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
10:00 am - Art for Homeschoolers →
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
12:00 pm - Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
12:15 pm - Needlework Social
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm - High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
9:00 pm - Ikebana Workshop →
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park
3:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 College Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
10:30 am - Play and Learn
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
11:00 am - Basketball - 18+ Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
12:00 pm - Job Seekers Club
Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
1:00 pm
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found black and white cat beteeen 47th and 49th ln Edgewood.
Very friendly, seems young but not quite a kitten. (Nextdoor Hollywood)
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Residential Unarmed Patrol in College Park. Apply here.
- First Baptist Church of Glenarden posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher (Grades K-8) in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenbelt
- 15 years of FBI headquarters delays have cost taxpayers millions (miamiherald.com)
- Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way's early years (lakeconews.com)
- 'Stew Peas': A Jamaican Thriller Premieres in D.C. (sflcn.com)
Hyattsville
- Book Senior Care Services in Hyattsville, MD with Rutendo S. from $17/hr (care.com)
Ok College Park! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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