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π± Patch AM: Twice-lucky Germantown grandma scores another $50,000 lottery win
And on the Germantown Patch calendar - National Hunting & Fishing Day
Cheers Germantown! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
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!)
- 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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- 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 - 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 - 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 - National Hunting & Fishing Day →
The Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown
1:00 pm - Free Bach Concert: Baltimore Symphony Principal Trumpet & Organ →
Messiah Lutheran Church, 13901 Clopper Rd, Germantown
5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
📣 Germantown Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Fall CSA Share at Red Wiggler
We only have 5 spots left in our weekly CSA. Our CSA program is more than just a vegetable subscription – it's a partnership between our farm and a... (More info)
💬 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.
- Andy Frain Services posted a job opening for Retail Security Supervisor in Clarksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
🗞 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)
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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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