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Make time for Frederick Ski Swap on the Germantown Patch calendar

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Greetings Germantown! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Frederick Ski Swap at Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair
  • BOOs & Brews Halloween Fundraiser at The Comus Inn
  • Volleyball – 18+ Drop-in at Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.

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  • Every October, wildlife rehabbers across the country get the same calls.
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Gaithersburg

  • Nearly 50-Year-Old Maryland Restaurant Named D.C.'s Best Hole-in-the-Wall Fried Chicken Spot (mocoshow.com)

Wheaton

  • Mattress Store Permanently Closes Burtonsville Branch: Report (patch.com)

Ok Germantown! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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