Community Corner
🌱 How you can join Darnestown’s new Run Like Michael 5K
And check out New Student Welcome Night on the Darnestown Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Darnestown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can join Darnestown's new Run Like Michael 5K
- What's behind the beaver investigation near Darnestown's Seneca Creek?
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Run Like Michael 5K (mocoshow.com) — A new 5K trail run and 1-mile walk is coming to the Bretton Woods trails in Darnestown on October 11, giving local residents a chance to run, walk, or cheer for a cause. The Run Like Michael 5K will raise funds for addiction prevention, education, treatment, and family support, inviting participants, sponsors, and donors to help reduce stigma and strengthen hope. 
• No More Angry Beavers: Hunting Creek Lake Reopens After Rabies Scare (thebaynet.com) — State officials have reopened Hunting Creek Lake in Cunningham Falls State Park after determining no beavers remain in the area following a rabies scare. They're also still investigating a separate beaver-related incident at Seneca Creek State Park near Darnestown, while reminding residents to keep a safe distance from wildlife and seek medical care after any bites or scratches.
📸 Around Darnestown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darnestown
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- New Student Welcome Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5:30 pm - Back-to-School Night
Northwest High School Gym Lobby/Auditorium/NWHS
5:30 pm - Back to School Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6:30 pm - Senior Sunrise-Class of 2027
Northwest High School Stadium
6:30 am - Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm - Adult Fitness/Walking Club
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
3:30 pm - Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
11:15 am - Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Darnestown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Prog
Montgomery County Government Health 11002 Veirs Mill Road., Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902
9:00 am - Basketball - Youth Drop-In
Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
2:00 pm - Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Montgomery County Seniors 301 Muddy Branch RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878
5:00 pm - New Student Welcome Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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🗞 Nearby News
Gaithersburg
- Teen Injured In MoCo Pedestrian Crash: MCFRS (patch.com)
Germantown
- Mezeh to Celebrate Grand Opening With Free Bowls (mocoshow.com)
- NIST Demonstrates 100x SNSPD Width Scaling to Unblock Quantum Network and Photonic Manufacturing Bottlenecks (quantumcomputingreport.com)
- Five Vehicles Stolen, Runners Reportedly Chased on Capital Crescent Trail Among Incidents on August 25 Crime Report (mocoshow.com)
Rockville
- Armed Robbery, School Threat and Auto Thefts Included in August 24 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com)
Ok Darnestown! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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