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In today's newsletter:

• Twice-lucky Germantown grandma scores another $50,000 lottery win
• What Germantown's upcoming weather station means for storm and flood safety
• How a Germantown native is calling plays on NFL opening night

Also on today's calendar: National Hunting & Fishing Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Germantown Woman Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize for Second Time This Year (mocoshow.com) — A Germantown retiree has hit a $50,000 Pick 5 jackpot for the second time this year, with the latest winning ticket bought at Town Center Sunoco on Germantown Road. She credits a day of doing the right thing at a farm stand, plans home renovations, and will share some winnings with her helpful grandson.
   

• New Weather Station Activated in Laytonsville, Three More Planned Across Montgomery County (mocoshow.com) — Germantown is slated to get a new automated weather station by year's end as Montgomery County expands its local monitoring network. Paired with added flood sensors, the system will give emergency officials and residents more precise, neighborhood-level data on storms, flooding, and winter conditions, improving safety and climate preparedness across the area.
   

• Montgomery County Native Brian Fleury Helps Kick Off NFL Season Tonight as Seahawks Offensive Coordinator (mocoshow.com) — Germantown native Brian Fleury steps into the national spotlight tonight as the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator in the NFL season opener, a Super Bowl rematch against the Patriots. The former Seneca Valley High School quarterback and University of Maryland/Towson standout will help lead Seattle's title defense on NBC and Peacock at 8:20 p.m.
   

📸 Around Germantown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown

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Thursday September 10
• Badminton (+16) Drop-In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  5:00 pm
• Pickleball Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
• SVHS Class of 2027 College Information Night
  Seneca Valley High School SVHS Auditorium
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• 55+ Pickleball Drop In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  10:00 am
• Basketball 18+ Drop-in+
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  12:00 pm
• Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  1:00 pm
• Adult Fitness/Walking Club
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  3:30 pm
• Pickleball Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• SAT Administration
  Northwest High School Cafeteria / 3rd Floor
  7:00 am
• Badminton (+16) Drop-In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• National Hunting & Fishing Day →
  The Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Free Bach Concert: Baltimore Symphony Principal Trumpet & Organ →
  Messiah Lutheran Church, 13901 Clopper Rd, Germantown
  5:00 pm

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• Fall CSA Share at Red Wiggler
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CCACC Welcomes Its New Board of Directors —CCACC - Germantown Read on Patch

• Hi Neighbors,
  Seems like we have some mice entered our home in Germantown. My wife has seen some droppings. Any suggestions how to get rid of them before it… (Nextdoor Kingsview Ridge)
• Just a reminder, tonight will be an active night for the fall bird migration.
  BirdCast estimates that between 250-300 million birds will be in flight, with most activity in the eastern third of the country. You can help by… (Nextdoor Fountain Hills)

• Leonardo DRS, Inc. posted a job opening for Facilities Supervisor in Germantown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• Montgomery County Projects Included in $11.3 Million in Maryland Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Grants (mocoshow.com)
• How Sixx Cool Moms Grew From One Facebook Group Into a Natio (moderatelymoco.com)
• How Terps Spent the Summer Doing Good in 2026 (umd.edu)

Gaithersburg

• Gaithersburg mayor submits conditional resignation amid County Council run (bethesdamagazine.com)

Rockville

• 2 Montgomery Co. Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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