Community Corner
🌱 How La Plata’s new varsity coach plans to transform Warriors volleyball
Coming up on the La Plata Patch calendar: Crossland Boys Varsity Soccer @ La Plata
Greetings La Plata! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How La Plata's new varsity coach plans to transform Warriors volleyball
- When and where to see "Steel Magnolias" in downtown La Plata
Also on today's calendar: Old Mill Girls JV Soccer @ La Plata and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Susan Peterson Takes Over La Plata Varsity Volleyball With Experienced Roster (thebaynet.com) — La Plata volleyball fans will see a familiar face leading the varsity team as longtime JV coach Susan Peterson steps up with a deep, senior-heavy roster. She's pushing a faster offense, tougher defense, and a team‑first mindset that emphasizes hustle, risk‑taking, and confidence on and off the court for Warriors players and families. 
• Port Tobacco Players presents 'Steel Magnolias' (thebaynet.com) — Local theater lovers can catch Port Tobacco Players' production of "Steel Magnolias" over three weekends from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, 2026, on their main stage in downtown La Plata. With evening and Sunday matinee shows plus discounted tickets for seniors, youth, and military, it's a chance to enjoy community theater close to home.
📸 Around La Plata
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Plata
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★ Featured events ★
- Crossland Boys Varsity Soccer @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Cuddle Time
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
9:00 am - Morning Story Time
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
10:00 am - Old Mill Girls JV Soccer @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
4:30 pm - Crossland Varsity Football @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
10:00 am - Crossland Boys Varsity Soccer @ La Plata →
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata
6:00 pm - STEM Club @ La Plata Branch!
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
2:00 pm - Baby Music & Movement
La Plata Branch Library La Plata Branch -
5:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Flag football scrimmage vs. St. Charles, Lackey and Thomas Stone @
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
5:00 pm - Golf Match vs. Various Schools @ Chesapeake Hills Golf Course
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
4:00 pm - JV Girls Volleyball vs. North Point @ North Point H.S.
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
4:30 pm - JV Boys Soccer vs. St. Mary's @ MHS
McDonough High School Pomfret, MD 20675
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors!
I am looking for a reliable and experienced babysitter for my 2-year-old on Sundays. This would be for 5–6 hours in the afternoon. No extra household… (Nextdoor Plata)
- Applebee's - Potomac Family Dining Group posted a job opening for Bartender in La Plata. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in La Plata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Plata here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waldorf
- Powerball Ticket Sold at Waldorf Korner Liquors Worth $50,000 (smnewsnet.com)
- Charles schools welcomes students back (somdnews.com)
- Charles County Deputies Arrest 18-Year-Old After Chase in Stolen Dodge Challenger - Two Loaded Handguns Recovered (smnewsnet.com)
Indian Head
- Police, U.S. Marshals Service Seeking Indian Head Man Wanted for Armed Carjacking and Robbery (smnewsnet.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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