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In today's newsletter:

• Why Essex's VFW Post 2621 just earned national All-American honors.

Also on today's calendar: Community Flea Market And Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Essex VFW receives All-American honors (avenuenews.com) — Essex residents can celebrate that VFW Post 2621 on Riverside Road has earned coveted All-American status for 2025–26, recognizing its strong membership, youth programs, and community service. Commander Ronald Raab Jr. and Quartermaster Steve Bloodsworth received special honors, and neighbors are invited to stop by most afternoons to congratulate the post.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Community Flea Market And Book Sale →
  St. John's Episcopal Church, 11901 Belair Rd, Kingsville
  8:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
  Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
  Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
  9:30 am
Thursday September 17
• Security Guard License Renewal 8 Hour Class →
  Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
  9:30 am
• Varsity Soccer vs Avon Grove →
  11723 Eastern Ave, Essex
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night 2026
  Eastern Technical High School
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• MS Soccer vs Covenant Life →
  11723 Eastern Ave, Essex
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Let's talk about building income & traveling more →
  1110 Eastern Boulevard, Essex
Sunday September 20
• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Talents Children's Business Fair in Essex →
  The Fields At Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex
  10:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093
  9:30 am
Sunday October 4
• The Big Flea in Maryland →
  Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
  4:00 pm

📣 Essex Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

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Baltimore

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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