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Coming up: Ravens 'Guess the Score' Contest Prize is $900 Cash! on the Essex Patch calendar

Morning Essex! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Ravens 'Guess the Score' Contest Prize is $900 Cash! at Online
- Happiness Is Yelling Bingo at St. John's Episcopal Church
- Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Tuesday-Session at Essex
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Essex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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★ Featured events ★
- Ravens 'Guess the Score' Contest Prize is $900 Cash! →
Online,
8:20 pm - Happiness Is Yelling Bingo →
St. John's Episcopal Church, 11901 Belair Rd, Kingsville
7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Tuesday-Session →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard License Renewal 8 Hour Class →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - It's A Time To TASTE →
1913 Middleborough Rd, Essex
5:30 pm - TGIF 80's/90's/2000's DJ Party Cruise (21+ Event) →
Maryland Party Boat Charters, 1901 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex
8:00 pm - DirtyThirty Crab Feast →
South Marlyn Lounge, 727 South Marlyn Avenue, Essex
2:00 pm - Sunday Crabs on the Bay →
Maryland Party Boat Charters, 1901 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex
12:30 pm - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Tuesday-Session →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Security Guard Card 12 Hour Class Wednesday Session →
Essex, 422 A Eastern Blvd, Essex
9:30 am - Frightreads Book Festival 6 →
Howard County Fairgrounds
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to appreciate those fathers that are present in raising their kids.
The best moment of a men's life is raising up his own kids. Those fathers that are going through circumstances that can't enable them to be present… (Nextdoor Essex) - I'm looking for a reliable and trustworthy house keeper.
If you're interested or know someone who might be, please text me at +1 443 505 9370 (Nextdoor Essex)
- Dollar General posted a job opening for TEAM MEMBER - pOpshelf in MIDDLE RIVER MD S30355 in Middle River. Apply here.
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Dundalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middle River
- 6803 Schaadts Rd, Middle River, MD 21220 (redfin.com)
Dundalk
- Full Circle: Arkia Wade Seeks to Serve the Dundalk Community Her Family Calls Home (bmorenews.com)
- Spirit Halloween Opens 22 Stores In MD: Here's Where (patch.com)
Ok Essex! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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