🌱 Ready to brave Damascus’ terrifying Leech Woods haunted trail?
Damascus, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Damascus! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to brave Damascus’ terrifying Leech Woods haunted trail?
- Can Damascus keep its momentum rolling in Friday night’s home matchup?
- How to get to Damascus early voting for free next week
Also on today's calendar: Howard Community College Presents Fall for All! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny, windy and cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 34.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Halloween events for grown-up scares in Montgomery County (bethesdamagazine.com) — Damascus horror fans have a major scare spot close to home at Leech Woods on Bethesda Church Road, offering a haunted trail, hayride and creepy clown walk for ages 12 and up. The roundup also highlights other adult-focused Halloween events across Montgomery County, from haunted forests and ghost tours to spooky theater, films and parties. 
• High School Football Preview & Predictions Week 7 (mocoshow.com) — Damascus High’s football team is expected to roll past Einstein at home this Friday, with predictions favoring a dominant running game and a lopsided score. The broader Week 7 preview also sizes up key MCPS matchups, playoff implications, and how other regional rivals are shaping up as the season enters its final stretch.
• Montgomery County Reminds Voters of Free Ride On Bus Service Ahead of Early Voting (mocoshow.com) — Damascus voters can reach the Damascus Community Recreation Center early voting site for free using Ride On Route 90, with buses running during all early voting hours Oct. 22–29. Montgomery County is highlighting that all 14 early voting centers are transit-accessible, and encouraging residents to use the free Ride On Trip Planner app to map their trips.
📸 Around Damascus
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Upcoming Events in
Damascus
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★ Featured events ★
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Howard Community College Presents Fall for All! →
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia
11:00 am -
Love's the Thang! →
Theatre Arts Arena, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville
7:30 pm -
DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition →
Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir,
10:00 am
Friday October 16
Wednesday October 21
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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Pickleball - 18+ - Drop In - 3 Courts
Damascus Community Recreation Center
10:00 am -
Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Damascus Community Recreation Center
12:45 pm -
Badminton - 18+ Drop-In
Damascus Community Recreation Center
9:00 am -
Basketball - Youth Drop-In (11-17)
Damascus Community Recreation Center
3:00 pm -
Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
Damascus Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm -
Pickleball - Senior (55+) Drop-In (3 Courts)
Damascus Community Recreation Center
9:00 am -
Basketball - Youth Drop-In (11-17)
Damascus Community Recreation Center
3:00 pm -
Little Ones – Drop-in
Damascus Community Recreation Center
9:00 am -
Halloween Party at Nile! →
, Damascus
4:30 pm
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (06064) - 26437 Ridge Rd in Damascus. Apply here.
- Yard House posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Gaithersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Damascus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clarksburg
- Clarksburg Man Charged With Intent to Distribute Cocaine Following Charles Town Arrest (mocoshow.com)
- Strathmore renames The Mansion following record-breaking donation (bethesdamagazine.com)
- 2013 BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition on Bring a Trailer (motorious.com)
Montgomery Village
- Council President Fani-González Hosts Press Conference to Highlight Local Investment in Community Food Systems Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty (montgomerycountymd.gov)
Rockville
- 'Doggie Day Pawrade' Gets Underway This Weekend In Rockville (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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