🌱 Patch AM: Edgewater’s OLPH parish celebrates 50 years of faith and service

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In today's newsletter:

• Edgewater's OLPH parish celebrates 50 years of faith and service
• Why an Edgewater Goddard School owner just earned national recognition

Also on today's calendar: Annapolis Fall Italian Festa 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
• Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Edgewater faith community marks 50 years (catholicreview.org) — Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater is celebrating 50 years as a parish, reflecting its growth from a small mission church to a vibrant community drawing hundreds to weekend Masses. Parishioners highlight its welcoming atmosphere, weekly food pantry, active Respect Life committee, and a long-running Haiti ministry that supports children's food and education programs.
   

• Edgewater Goddard School Owner Named 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year (eyeonannapolis.net) — Edgewater families may be proud to learn that Dave Collins, owner of The Goddard School in Edgewater, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. The honor recognizes his leadership, community involvement, and work improving early childhood education practices across his Edgewater and Eldersburg schools.
   

📸 Around Edgewater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edgewater

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Annapolis Fall Italian Festa 2026 →
  620 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Arundel VFD Open House 2026 →
  2380 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Grassroots Pop-Up @ Edgewater →
  Mana Edgewater, 3005 Solomons Island Dr, Edgewater
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Biergarten Trivia Night →
  Old Stein Inn, 1143 Central Avenue East, Edgewater
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Thursday Night $10 Über Burger →
  Old Stein Inn, 1143 Central Avenue East, Edgewater
  4:00 pm
• CES Chorus National Anthem
  Central Elementary School, 201 Central Ave E, Edgewater
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Anne Arundel County Literacy Council Book Fair →
  2002 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis
  10:00 am
• Rove Pop-Up @ Edgewater →
  Mana Edgewater, 3005 Solomons Island Dr, Edgewater
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• South County Concert Associaiton Doo Wah Riders Concert →
  Southern High School, 4400 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Sound Bath with Mia Moon →
  The Twisted Bead, 159 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Community Safety Festival →
  Edgewater Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library, 25 Stepneys Ln, Edgewater
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18
• Food Truck Fridays →
  275 Harry S. Truman Pkwy, Annapolis
  8:00 am
• Performance Sailing 3-Day →
  J World Annapolis, 213 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis
  9:00 am
• Ward 2 Community Priorities →
  Annapolis MD
  9:30 am
• Pirate Pretend Play →
  Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, 2550 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Fair Fun Happening NOW at Anne Arundel County Fair (eyeonannapolis.net)

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• 2 Men Arrested In Rash Of UMD Residential Burglaries (patch.com)
• 128 Counts Of Child Porn Possession Filed Against U.S. Air Force Major (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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