🌱 Patch AM: What new fees, boards, and projects did Greenbelt Council just approve?

Hey there, Greenbelt! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What new fees, boards, and projects did Greenbelt Council just approve?
• Interested in a stable federal court job based in Greenbelt?
• What's happening at Greenbelt's free Labor Day Festival this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Paws, Pints & Summer Send-Off Kitten and Cat Adoptions and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
• Saturday: Not as hot with some sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City Agenda Moves on Armory, Tenant Rights and Carbon (greenbeltnewsreview.com) — Greenbelt City Council's August 10 meeting advanced plans for the old armory site, endorsed creating a tenant advisory board, and approved a 5% Aquatic Center pass fee increase while keeping assistance and senior discounts. Council also backed a skate park mural, new Public Works vehicles, a citywide decarbonization study, and weighed in on county leaf-blower rules, tennis court noise, and more composting at Greenbelt Lake.
   

2. Job Details for Generalist Clerk/Case Administrator (uscourts.gov) — A new Generalist Clerk/Case Administrator position is open with the U.S. District Court for Maryland, with one duty station in Greenbelt and another in Baltimore. The permanent role offers federal benefits, telework potential after probation, and a salary range from about $46,000 to $83,000. Greenbelt residents interested in court or legal office work are encouraged to apply by September 16.
   

3. 8 FREE Events in the DMV This Month (washingtonfamily.com) — Greenbelt's annual Labor Day Festival is back this weekend at the Historic Roosevelt Center, with four days of carnival rides, kids' contests, and adult activities, all free to enter. The guide also spotlights other no-cost outings across the DMV later in September. Greenbelt residents can enjoy a full hometown celebration while planning additional regional day trips.
   

4. NASA's Hubble Tracks New Decagon Encircling Saturn's South Pole (nasa.gov) — Scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt helped identify a striking new 10‑sided atmospheric wave circling Saturn's south pole, using years of Hubble Space Telescope images. Their work gives Greenbelt a front‑row role in tracking how this mysterious pattern forms, evolves, and compares to Saturn's famous northern hexagon, deepening understanding of giant planet weather.
   

📸 Around Greenbelt

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenbelt

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Paws, Pints & Summer Send-Off Kitten and Cat Adoptions →
  Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery, 2408 Crofton Blvd, Crofton
  12:00 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
  Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Campfire Program: Welcome to Washington!
  Greenbelt National Park Loop B Campfire Circle, Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
  10:30 am
• Greenbelt Labor Day Festival →
  , Greenbelt
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Greenbelt Labor Day Festival →
  Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center, 101 Centerway, Greenbelt
  7:30 pm
Monday September 7
• Holiday – Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed
  Margaret Brent Regional All Schools and Offices
Tuesday September 8
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Greenbelt Branch Library Greenbelt - Program Room
  12:15 pm
• Homeschool Hangout
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
  1:00 pm
• English Conversation Club
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
  1:00 pm
• Play and Grow: Ages 0-3
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• YFS Seniors Event →
  City of College Park Seniors City Facilities > College Park Woods Club - 3545 Marlbrough Way Su
  9:30 am
• Pins and Needles
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
  10:00 am
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
  Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
  10:00 am
• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• City of Greenbelt Maryland posted a job opening for Art Instructor in Greenbelt. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Lanham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenbelt here.

Ok Greenbelt! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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