Community Corner
🌱 How a Lanham-based electricians’ union helps apprentices earn while they learn
You won't want to miss Professional Duty Days for All Teachers on the Lanham Patch calendar
Cheers Lanham! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lanham-based electricians' union helps apprentices earn while they learn
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Earn While You Learn': Getting Into Trades Through Apprenticeship (washingtoninformer.com) — A Lanham-based electricians' union, IBEW Local 26, is spotlighted for its paid five-year apprenticeship that lets participants work full-time while learning a trade and earning benefits. Alongside a painters' union program, the story explains how registered apprenticeships can lead to strong wages, industry credentials, and future educational opportunities without traditional college debt. 
📸 Around Lanham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lanham
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- Professional Duty Days for All Teachers
Robert Goddard Montessori All Schools and Centers - Student Orientation Day, Half Day
Robert Goddard Montessori All Schools and Centers - First Day of School for All Students
Robert Goddard Montessori All Schools and Centers - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden -
11:00 am
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- YFS Seniors Event →
City of College Park Seniors City Facilities > College Park Woods Club - 3545 Marlbrough Way Su
9:30 am - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
10:30 am - Get Active: Ride and Read
Greenbelt Branch Library Greenbelt - Auditorium
11:00 am - Playday at the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
11:00 am - Free HIV and Syphilis Screening
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
1:00 pm - Summer Fitness for New Carrollton Residents →
New Carrollton, MD Calendar, 8511 Legation Road, New Carrollton
6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Woodmore T/C in Lanham. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Greenbelt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lanham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenbelt
- Judge blocks Trump administration's plan to scrap FBI headquarters move to Maryland (valawyersweekly.com)
- Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiring to conceal COVID records (detroitnews.com)
- Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty in US to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records (taylorvilledailynews.com)
Landover
- Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan to Relocate FBI Headquarters – Legal Victory for Maryland (ourcommunitynow.com)
Bowie
- 4 Marylanders Charged In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring (patch.com)
- Kosher Concession Stand Makes Debut At Jewish Community Day Event (patch.com)
- Lanham Seafood Restaurant Celebrates 10 Years With 60+ Locations Nationwide (patch.com)
Ok Lanham! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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