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In today's newsletter:

• How to snag a spot on Gaithersburg's Blair Witch Halloween hike
• How Gaithersburg's new 24/7 emissions kiosk could save you time
• How a Gaithersburg valedictorian became a leader for Duke hoops

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
• Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Blair Witch Hike Coming to Gaithersburg on Halloween (mocoshow.com) — A special Blair Witch Heritage Hike is coming to Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg on Halloween, letting locals walk through actual filming locations from the 1999 horror classic. The guided hike will run October 31 from 3–6 p.m. at Button Farm, with registration opening October 1 and limited spots available, plus stories about the movie's production, local folklore, and the area's eerie history.
   

• Maryland expands self-service vehicle emissions kiosks (kioskmarketplace.com) — Drivers in Gaithersburg now have 24/7 access to a second self-service vehicle emissions testing kiosk, offering a slightly cheaper $26 inspection than staffed stations. Maryland plans to roll out seven more kiosks statewide, including added capacity at Bel Air, Beltsville, Silver Spring, and other busy testing locations over the coming months.
   

• Duke women's basketball 2026-27 player preview: Olivia Martin (dukechronicle.com) — A former Quince Orchard High School standout from Gaithersburg, Olivia Martin is entering her graduate season with Duke women's basketball after working her way from student manager to walk-on guard. The Gaithersburg native, a track record-holder and valedictorian, is expected to provide veteran leadership and a strong work ethic as Duke integrates a large group of new players this season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gaithersburg

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★ Featured events ★

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
• Erin Ash Sullivan →
  Darnestown Presbyterian Church, 15120 Turkey Foot Rd, Gaithersburg
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. →
  St. Raphael School, 1513 Dunster Rd, Potomac
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Party in Pink →
  61 Vineyard, 28712 Kemptown Rd, Damascus
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Melvin George Benefitting Tasca's Love Rescue (Thursday), The Wooten PTSA (Friday and Saturday) →
  Give a Hoot Comedy Club, 16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg
  7:00 pm
• Open Mic Comics →
  Give a Hoot Comedy Club, 16143 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Downtown Crown Night Market →
  Crown Park, 119 Crown Park Ave, Gaithersburg
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Gut, Wind and Wire: Ancient Airs and Dances →
  311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Kennedys SMOKETREE CD Release Tour! →
  Island Pride Oasis, 617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• November Ballot Questions - Got Questions About The Questions? →
  Multiple times and locations
  10:30 am
• Brewing Bliss, Blend Your Own Tea →
  Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education Candidate Forum →
  Montgomery Community Television 7548 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 and online
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found Dog at Quince Orchard Valley Park.
  Small gray poodle with pearl necklace. If you know where she belongs, please contact me (Nextdoor Longdraft)

• Southern Management Corporation posted a job opening for Leasing Professional in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• 'Another piece of the puzzle': What Gov. Moore's data center order means for Montgomery County (mymcmedia.org)
• Governor Moore Announces Historic Funding to Fight Child Poverty Through the ENOUGH Initiative (maryland.gov)
• US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate (delcotimes.com)

Germantown

• Germantown Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Officers Find Gun, Drugs and Cash (mocoshow.com)

Rockville

• Montgomery County Discontinues Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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