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🌱 Patch AM: MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 12 more events
Happening soon: The 43rd Washington Folk Festival on the Kensington Patch calendar
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!)
- 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.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kensington
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★ Featured events ★
- The 43rd Washington Folk Festival →
Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
12:00 pm - 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
Sunday August 23
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Floor Hockey Ages 16+ - Drop In
Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - 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 - 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 - MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale →
Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday September 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Wednesday August 19
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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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