🌱 Patch AM: Maryland’s 3rd Beaver Attack: What We Know

Coffee in hand, Gaithersburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Beaver attack closes popular Seneca Creek swimming area
• Police outline what happened in the Chapman Avenue fatal collision
• How a national Jewish rock tour spotlighted Gaithersburg

Also on today's calendar: The Jersey 4 Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons with original member Gerry Polci and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland's 3rd Beaver Attack: What We Know (patch.com) — Gaithersburg residents are being urged to avoid parts of Seneca Creek State Park after a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a beaver while swimming with a summer camp group on August 13. Officials have closed areas near Berryville Road and nearby parking lots as they search for the animal, stressing that beaver attacks are rare and there's no sign of a wider rabies outbreak linked to this case.
   

• Summary of Events: Chapman Avenue Fatal Collision (montgomerycountymd.gov) — Authorities based in Gaithersburg have released a brief account of a fatal pedestrian collision at Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville on Monday night. An adult woman later died at the hospital, her child suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver stayed on scene as the Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating.
   

• 8th Day Spreads Jewish Pride in Coast to Coast Shows (collive.com) — Gaithersburg gets a shout-out on Jewish rock band 8th Day's recent coast-to-coast tour, where they helped celebrate 36 years of Chabad of Upper Montgomery County. The band's shows blend upbeat music with messages of Jewish pride and unity, and their visit highlighted Gaithersburg as one of several communities energized by their performances and community outreach.
   

📸 Around Gaithersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gaithersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• The Jersey 4 Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons with original member Gerry Polci →
  F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day →
  Inter-Denominational Church of God, 19201 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg
  9:00 am
• Back To School Blast! →
  Rebirth Christian Center, 640 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Better Together: Healthy Start, Bright Future →
  New Life SDA Church, 7401 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg
  12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Storytime Station: "K" is of Knight →
  9 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg
  10:00 am
Thursday August 27
• New Student Welcome Night
  Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
  5:30 pm
• Back to School Night
  Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday →
  2701 Tower Oaks Blvd, Rockville
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Tai Chi →
  Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Table Tennis - Senior (55+) Drop-In (AUX)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Basketball - Senior (55+) Drop-In
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Prog
  Montgomery County Government Health Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor18330 Montgomery Village Av
  10:00 am
• Multi-Activities - TR Drop-In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• Perry Mason: What Happened To The Cast After The '50s Drama Came To A Close (thelist.com)
• Homes for the Future program expands to Montgomery County (insideindianabusiness.com)
• New school, same passion: Teacher begins her 25th year (somdnews.com)

Germantown

• Germantown Murder Mystery at Town Center, MD (feverup.com)

Ok Gaithersburg! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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