🌱 Patch AM: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 12 more events

Good morning Kensington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The 43rd Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park
• The Jersey 4 Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons with original member Gerry Polci at F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
• Floor Hockey Ages 16+ - Drop In at Wheaton Hills Community Center

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📸 Around Kensington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kensington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• The 43rd Washington Folk Festival →
  Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• The Jersey 4 Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons with original member Gerry Polci →
  F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Floor Hockey Ages 16+ - Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• MoCo Recreation Summer Camps (Registration Required)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Basketball Youth Drop In (ages 11-17)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  4:15 pm
• Pickleball - Adults 18+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• MoCo Recreation Summer Camps (Registration Required)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Basketball Youth Drop In (ages 11-17)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  4:15 pm
• Basketball Adults 18+ Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:15 pm
• Volleyball Ages 16+ Drop In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  8:45 pm
Saturday September 5
• MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale →
  Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Little Ones - Drop-in
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• MoCo Recreation Summer Camps (Registration Required)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Therapeutic Recreation - Open Gym Drop-In
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  9:30 am
• Baby Storytime at Chevy Chase →
  Chevy Chase Maryland Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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• Food & Fiction A Perfect Pair for Tweens
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Ok Kensington! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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