🌱 Patch AM: From Potomac kid to NBA architect: Andy Elisburg’s journey

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In today's newsletter:

• From Potomac kid to NBA architect: Andy Elisburg's journey
• See where crime was reported in Potomac's police district Sept. 23.

Also on today's calendar: "A Pumpkin Play Date" - Child Care Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Miami Heat General Manager Andy Elisburg Is A Montgomery County Native (mocoshow.com) — Miami Heat general manager Andy Elisburg grew up in Potomac and graduated from Winston Churchill High School before rising through the NBA ranks. His journey from local student to executive vice president includes helping assemble Miami's championship rosters and navigating complex salary-cap moves that brought stars like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together.
   

• Two Hate/Bias Incidents Among Calls Highlighted in MCPD Daily Crime Summary For Sept. 23 (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police reported a vehicle theft in the 2nd District, which includes Potomac, along with other auto and airbag thefts, an assault, and two hate/bias incidents across the county. The summary covers incidents from September 23 and notes it does not include every call for service.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Potomac

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• "A Pumpkin Play Date" - Child Care Open House →
  Milestones Enrichment Center, 5033 Wilson Ln, Bethesda
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun →
  Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Rd, Derwood
  9:00 am
Friday October 2
• Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• JV Volleyball Girls (VB G) Wootton Away
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  5:30 pm
• JV Field Hockey (FH) Whitman Home
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  5:30 pm
• V Volleyball Girls (VB G) Wootton Away
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  6:30 pm
• V Field Hockey (FH) Whitman Home
  Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Language Justice Summit: Beyond Translation →
  McLean School-Lochinver Lane Campus (Middle & Upper School), 8224 Lochinver Ln, Potomac
  8:30 am
• Sun Astronomy at Great Falls →
  Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Todo Tango →
  The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Board Of Education Candidate Forum →
  Montgomery Community Television 7548 Standish Pl, Rockville, MD, 20855
  7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06063) - 12962 Travilah Rd. in Potomac. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

• McCrillis Gardens (wordpress.com)
• Libraries, other public facilities want expanded ability to ban disruptive visitors (bethesdamagazine.com)
• Alumni Achievement Awards 2026 (wittenberg.edu)

Bethesda

• A Unique Prometheas Event in Bethesda, MD (thenationalherald.com)

Rockville

• Bogotá Coffee House Officially Opens In Montgomery County (patch.com)

Ok 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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