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What's up North Potomac! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How North Potomac volunteers are sewing pads that keep girls in school
• North Potomac sisters shine on cycling's biggest U23 world stage

Also on today's calendar: Community Yard Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
• Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery Co. nonprofit delivers hundreds of reusable menstrual pads to girls in Comoros (wtop.com) — A Montgomery County nonprofit that sews reusable menstrual pads now has active sewing and cutting chapters in North Potomac, giving local volunteers a hands-on way to support girls' education in Comoros. Residents can join Rockville- and North Potomac-based groups that fundraise, sew, and cut materials so hundreds of girls can stay in school despite limited access to menstrual products.
   

• Katherine Sarkisov and Enzo Hincapie Secure Top 10 Road… (usacycling.org) — Two cyclists from North Potomac, sisters Alyssa and Katherine Sarkisov, represented the United States at the UCI Road World Championships, with Katherine earning an impressive seventh-place finish in the U23 women's race. The detailed recap highlights how both she and Alyssa battled through a grueling 134-kilometer course against the world's best.
   

📸 Around North Potomac

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Potomac

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Community Yard Sale →
  Broadlands, VA, 43129 Fling Ct, Broadlands
  8:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Free Bach Concert: Baltimore Symphony Principal Trumpet & Organ →
  Messiah Lutheran Church, 13901 Clopper Rd, Germantown
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• LC3' Pints 4 Paws Celebration and Fundraiser for Community Cats →
  Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Ln, Leesburg
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• AMSS Food Distribution (Seniors)
  Food Pantry, 15841 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville
  10:00 am
• Tai Chi for you
  White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Sprin
  10:00 am
• Basketball - Family Drop-In (All Ages)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  12:00 pm
• Family Fun Day: An event for people living with HIV
  Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spr
  12:00 pm
• Badminton - Youth Drop-in (Ages 11-17) (AUX)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Erin Ash Sullivan →
  Darnestown Presbyterian Church, 15120 Turkey Foot Rd, Gaithersburg
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 26
• Rockville Rocktoberfest →
  Rockville Town Center, 6 Taft Court, Rockville
  8:30 am
• Rainbow CDC Grab-N-Go
  Rainbow CDC, 2120 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring
  9:00 am
• Main Street Farmers Market →
  Gaithersburg MD
  9:00 am
• Badminton (+16) Drop-In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Badminton Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  9:15 am
• FREE PEDIATRIC CLINIC-EVERY 4TH SATURDAY
  Montgomery County Government Health, 12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Gaithersburg

• Gaithersburg's Oktoberfest Returns October 11th With Local Breweries, Food Vendors and Family Activities (mocoshow.com)
• Residents demand help after unruly neighbor allegedly trashes Gaithersburg apartment (wjla.com)
• Remembering the Iconic Maryland Restaurant With a 23-Page Menu and More Than 200 Sandwiches (mocoshow.com)

Rockville

• Starbucks closing 3 DC-area locations among 250 North American stores (fox5dc.com)

Wheaton

• 10th Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Kicks Off In MoCo This Weekend (patch.com)

Ok North Potomac! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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