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🌱 How La Plata firefighters contained a fast-moving house fire Saturday
Coming up on the La Plata Patch calendar: Dining at Zekiah Ridge Farm
Greetings La Plata! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How La Plata firefighters contained a fast-moving house fire Saturday
- New CSM healthcare degrees could reshape La Plata students' career options.
- How a La Plata-based trust is helping keep fridges full
Also on today's calendar: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. No Injuries Reported After House Fire in La Plata (smnewsnet.com) — Firefighters responded Saturday evening to a house fire on Idlewilde Farm Place in La Plata, where a single resident safely escaped and no injuries were reported, including to three cats found inside. Crews encountered heavy heat and smoke on the second floor but brought the blaze under control within 30 minutes, remaining on scene for more than two hours while the State Fire Marshal investigates the cause. 
2. CSM To Launch Two New Healthcare Associate Degree Programs (thebaynet.com) — From its La Plata campus, the College of Southern Maryland is planning two new associate degree programs in radiation therapy and healthcare administration, aimed at strengthening the region's healthcare workforce. Pending state approval, both programs are expected to start in fall 2027, offering local students new paths into clinical and administrative healthcare careers.
3. LifeStream Is Helping Charles County Families Fill Their Grocery Bags, And Its Community Fridge Never Closes (thebaynet.com) — Charles County families can get help with groceries through LifeStream's pantry and always-open community fridge, supported by a new $23,125 grant for fresh food. That funding comes via the Charles County Charitable Trust, now operating from the Vivian Mills Center for Nonprofits in La Plata, which connects residents with local organizations and resources.
4. Week 6: Huntingtown Takes No. 1, St. Charles Stays Unbeaten In SMAC Football Power Rankings (thebaynet.com) — La Plata High School's football team is currently ranked 14th in the SMAC power rankings with an 0–5 record, trailing several Southern Maryland rivals. The list highlights how competitive the conference has become, with many teams separated by just one game as they head into Week 7.
📸 Around La Plata
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Plata
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★ Featured events ★
- Dining at Zekiah Ridge Farm →
Bliss in the Barn, 11770 Charles St, La Plata
5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- CTE, AP and Dual Enrollment/ Early College Information Night at PI
Phoenix International School of the Arts, 95 Catalpa Dr, La Plat
5:30 pm - Special Education: Intro to Basic Sign Language Vocabulary (Part 1
Charles County Public Schools, 5998 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
6:00 pm - Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body →
6915 Crain Highway, La Plata
6:00 pm - College Fair (daytime for students only, evening hours for familie
Charles County Public Schools, 2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf
8:00 am - Make A Circle screening in LaPlata, MD →
Port Tobacco Players Inc, 508 Charles Street, La Plata
7:00 pm - Daddy Daughter Date Night & Dance →
911 Washington Avenue, La Plata
5:00 pm - Janet Hall Foundation Breast Cancer Walk Registration →
La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata
8:30 am - 1976 Lackey High School 50th Class Reunion →
La Plata American Legion, La Plata
6:00 pm - Board of Education meeting, 1 p.m. Public forum, 6 p.m.
Charles County Public Schools, 5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
📣 La Plata Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Varsity Soccer Conference Game vs. Northern @ Northern H.S.
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
4:30 pm - JV Girls Soccer vs. Northern @ MHS
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
4:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FREE FIREWOOD IF YOU CHOP IT
I had 30 trees cut down on my 7-acre farm a couple weeks ago. Half are hardwoods; half are pine which you'd have to set aside for a year to let the… (Nextdoor Hawkins Gate) - GOOD MORNING EVERYONE
HAPPY BLESSED SUNDAY PEACE FAMILY AND BLESSINGS (Nextdoor Charles St / Maple St)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in La Plata. Apply here.
- Duke Chevrolet GMC posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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