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🌱 Needlework Social and 11 more events
Be sure to catch Caseworker in the Library on the Fort Washington Patch calendar

Cheers Fort Washington! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Needlework Social at Spaulding Branch Library
- Caseworker in the Library at Spaulding Branch Library
- Playday at the Library at Spaulding Branch Library
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📸 Around Fort Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Washington
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- Needlework Social
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Playday at the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
11:00 am - Fresh Voices Open Mic
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
4:00 pm - Fort Washington Revolution to Evolution
Fort Washington National Park 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
1:00 pm - Conferences/staggered openings for ECSE, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
Woodside Fort Washington, MD 20744 - đSchools open for grades 1â5 and grades 6 and 9 only.
Woodside Fort Washington, MD 20744 - Play and Learn
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Basic Computer Skills for Beginners
Oxon Hill Branch Library Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
3:00 pm - Pins and Needles: Crochet Club
Oxon Hill Branch Library Oxon Hill - Foundry
5:30 pm - Legos: Creative Club
Accokeek Branch Library Accokeek -
6:00 pm - Free HIV and Syphilis Screening
Oxon Hill Branch Library Oxon Hill - Author Room
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wend American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Fort Washington. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Oxon Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
National Harbor
- What I Ate in National Harbor, Maryland During ASBMB 2026 (wordpress.com)
- Governor Moore Announces Cloudforce Chooses Prince George's County for Major AI Platform Expansion, Bringing 250 New Jobs to the State (smnewsnet.com)
- Introducing New Maryland: A Modest Proposal for the Rest of Us (mdbaynews.com)
Oxon Hill
- Book Pet Care Services in Oxon Hill, MD with Nicolette B. from $20/hr (care.com)
- If Flock Wasn't Enough, SignalTrace Could Create an 'Electronic Fingerprint' of Your Car (motorbiscuit.com)
Clinton
- Paul Jeffrey 'Jeff' Lee, 75, (smnewsnet.com)
Ok Fort Washington! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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