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In today's newsletter:

  • What weekend crime did police report in Germantown's 5th District?
  • Did someone in Germantown win $50,000 and not claim it?

Also on today's calendar: Harmony Express Guest Night and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Auto Thefts, Burglaries and Assaults Among Incidents Included in Weekend Crime Report (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police logged several weekend incidents in the 5th District, including a theft from a vehicle on Archdale Road and an attempted home entry on Queens Cross Lane in Germantown. The broader report also details auto thefts, assaults, and burglaries across other county districts, offering a snapshot of recent public safety concerns.
   

• The Week in Winners: $60,000 prize and 11 wins of $50,000 highlight Maryland Lottery's week (nottinghammd.com) — A $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at the Sunoco on Germantown Road in Germantown is among the Maryland Lottery's biggest unclaimed prizes from last week. The roundup highlights dozens of large wins statewide, including a $60,000 scratch-off in Parkville and multiple $50,000 tickets sold in other Maryland towns.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 25
  • Volleyball - Family - All Ages - Drop-In
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    5:45 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Multi-Activities - TR Drop-In
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    10:00 am
  • Adult Fitness/Walking Club
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    12:30 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Basketball - 55+ Drop In
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    9:00 am
  • Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    3:30 pm
  • Back-to-School Night
    Northwest High School Gym Lobby/Auditorium/NWHS
    5:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Senior Sunrise-Class of 2027
    Northwest High School Stadium
    6:30 am
  • Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    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
  • Fall Meet the Coaches Night
    Clarksburg High School Auditorium
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Underclass Photos
    Quince Orchard High School Auditorium (No food or drink)
    7:45 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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