🌱 Free rabies clinic in La Plata follows Waldorf raccoon alert
La Plata, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning La Plata! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Free rabies clinic in La Plata follows Waldorf raccoon alert
- A bigger home for Willing Helpers Society's community work
- Morgantown power plant site gets a new investment designation
Also on today's calendar: Holiday String Giveaway and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 63, low: 42.
- Friday: Cloudy, breezy and cooler, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Waldorf; Free Clinic Sunday (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — A free drive-through rabies clinic in La Plata offers pet owners a timely safeguard after a raccoon tested positive in Waldorf. Dogs, cats and ferrets can get vaccinated Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at 10425 Audie Lane. Anyone whose household or pets had contact with a raccoon near Poplar Hill Road and Breconridge Drive should call 301-609-6768. 
2. Willing Helpers Society Gets $250,000 To Grow Its Reach In Charles County (thebaynet.com) — La Plata's Willing Helpers Society has secured a $250,000 state grant to expand the space behind its food, clothing and family assistance work. Renovations include a larger kitchen, office, library and classroom space, bringing listed state support for the project to $300,000 without a matching-funds requirement.
3. Gov. Moore Designates Three Charles County Opportunity Zones Including Morgantown Power Plant Site (thebaynet.com) — Three Charles County areas have been selected for a federal investment program, including the former Morgantown power plant site and two Waldorf tracts. The Opportunity Zones 2.0 program begins January 1, 2027, with county officials hoping to attract redevelopment and business investment. No specific new projects are announced.
4. Healthy Soils Fund Offers Up to $50,000 for Farm Projects (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Maryland farmers can apply through January 8, 2027, for up to $50,000 to test soil-health and agroforestry practices over three years. The competitive fund has no acreage limits and can cover equipment, project labor and research. La Plata's soil conservation district office can help farmers identify suitable state programs.
5. SMAC football teams continue state title quests (somdnews.com) — La Plata's football playoff run ended with a 59-6 loss to Westlake, which now hosts Northeast of Anne Arundel County. Eight Southern Maryland Athletic Conference teams remain in the postseason, with defending 2A champion Huntingtown facing Northern again after their close regular-season meeting and last year's state championship matchup.
📸 Around La Plata
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Walk to End Homelessness →
Town of La Plata, 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata
8:00 am
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Cuddle Time
La Plata Branch -
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Morning Story Time
La Plata Branch -
10:00 am -
La Plata Book Discussion
La Plata Branch -
6:30 pm -
American Conversation Project
La Plata Branch -
9:30 am -
Holiday String Giveaway →
Island Music Company, 403 Charles Street, La plata
10:00 am -
Board of Education legislative meeting
Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
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Mystic Monday
La Plata Branch -
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
📣 La Plata Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Waldorf: Strength & Vitality: Senior Strength & Conditioning →
Method Gym, 3317 Plaza Way, Waldorf
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Come Learn Mahjong at Bonchon →
Bonchon Waldorf, 3059 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf
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Art Exploration
Potomac Branch -
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Teen Film Club
Waldorf West Branch -
6:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy Monday afternoon.
The last few months I feel that our community has been going through some tough times. So today is Monday let’s see some funny answers to this… (Nextdoor Agricopia)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2133) in La Plata. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in La Plata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Plata here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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