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🌱 Patch AM: See how Kensington Parkwood and MCPS schools ranked statewide this year
Also, don't miss Frederick Ski Swap on the Kensington Patch calendar
Good day Kensington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Kensington Parkwood and MCPS schools ranked statewide this year
- Kensington native helps bring new Timber Pizza spots closer to home
Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Top 50 Elementary Schools in Maryland, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Kensington families can celebrate Kensington Parkwood Elementary's strong showing at No. 15 in Maryland and among a dominant group of Montgomery County schools in Niche's 2027 rankings. Overall, MCPS captured 31 of the state's top 50 elementary spots, including six in the top 10, underscoring the strength of local public schools serving Kensington-area students. 
• Timber Pizza Signs Two-Unit Deal for Chevy Chase and Bethesda Expansion (citybiz.co) — New Timber Pizza locations are coming to Chevy Chase and Bethesda, with one of the franchise owners having grown up in nearby Kensington, strengthening ties to local Montgomery County neighborhoods. Site selection is underway, and the couple aims to create community-focused, wood‑fired pizza spots that build on the brand's food truck and catering following around the region.
📸 Around Kensington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kensington
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★ Featured events ★
- Frederick Ski Swap →
Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
9:00 am - Todo Tango →
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
7:30 pm - Todo Tango →
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Floor Hockey - 16+ Drop-In
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Volleyball - 55+ Drop-In
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
11:30 am - Senior Fitness Partnership Programs (Registration Required)
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm - Basketball - Youth Drop-In (Ages 11-17)
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
3:00 pm - Youth Volleyball Skills Development Classes (Registration Requir
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - LWVMC November Election Ballot Questions Discussion →
Various sites
10:30 am - 7th Annual Ch/Art Art Walk →
, Washington
12:00 pm - PRJC Presents The Charm City Traditional Jazz Sound →
Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
2:00 pm - Building Bridges--A Benefit for Sumatra →
Artha Rini Indonesian Restaurant, 10562 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
📣 Kensington Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Kensington PatchAM possible:
- All Dwelling Solutions LLC — (301) 301-9488
- Summer At Sandy Spring — (301) 774-7455
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Columbia Country Club posted a job opening for Pastry Cook in Chevy Chase. Apply here.
- Merry Maids posted a job opening for Future Opening: Experienced Housekeeper Bilingual in Silver Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kensington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheaton
- Paddle, sip, and celebrate Halloween at Montgomery Parks' Acoustics and Ales: Witchy Waters Edition (montgomeryparks.org)
- Richard O'Branovich, 82, Remembered for Service in Alexandria (thezebra.org)
- Montgomery County needs volunteers to help families get free tax help (mymcmedia.org)
Silver Spring
- Commuter alert: Changes to Montgomery County bus routes due to Purple Line construction (wusa9.com)
Rockville
- $25M Wrongful Death Suit Against Former Commanders Players Resolved: Report (patch.com)
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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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