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🌱 Patch AM: How a Crofton High teacher just earned statewide dance honors
And on the Crofton Patch calendar - Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival

Hi there, Crofton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Crofton High teacher just earned statewide dance honors
Also on today's calendar: Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Anne Arundel Co. Teacher Named MD's Dance Educator Of The Year (patch.com) — A Crofton High School dance teacher has been named Maryland's High School Dance Educator of the Year, bringing statewide recognition to the school and community. Rachel Morrissey, who has taught at Crofton High since 2016, is praised for her innovative, student-centered approach and will be officially honored at the Maryland Dance Education Association convention in October.
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📸 Around Crofton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crofton
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★ Featured events ★
- Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
9:00 am - Open House: 7407 Lake Glen Dr. →
Private Residence, 7407 Lake Glen Dr, Glenn Dale
1:00 pm - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
5:00 pm - Arundel VFD Open House 2026 →
2380 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Adult Braiding Class →
1651 Crofton Blvd suite 11, Crofton - (Treats) at The Pup Camp booth at Festival on the Green →
Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Pkwy #2089, Crofton
10:00 am - Into the Autumn Wood: A Journey of Movement, Scent, and Tea →
Vega Therapy Services Inc., 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton
10:00 am - Fall Festival on the Green →
Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Pkwy, Crofton
10:00 am - Foraging Herbs for Spiritual Baths: Autumn Edition →
Vega Therapy Services Inc., 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton
1:00 pm - Glamityville III: Burlesque and Variety Show →
ArtFarm, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis
7:00 pm - Live Arts Maryland Presents A Concert for Peace →
Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St, Annapolis
7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 10
📣 Crofton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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- Good morning everyone and hope all is well.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Capital calendar (Sept. 27-Oct. 4) (baltimoresun.com)
- Middle River Man Sentenced to Life Plus 20 Years for Gambrills McDonald's Murder (eyeonannapolis.net)
Bowie
- Body Cam Footage Released In Fatal Police-Involved Crash In Brandywine (patch.com)
- 3 Charged In Kidnapping, Killing Of Suitland Man's Dog (patch.com)
- Teen Shot At Prince George's Community College, Prompting Lockdown (patch.com)
Severna Park
- Capital calendar (Sept. 27-Oct. 4) (capitalgazette.com)
- September 22 Locker Room with Trey Smack (wearegreenbay.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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