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Spotted on the Potomac calendar: Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday

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Good morning Potomac! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where police logged auto thefts in Potomac's district Thursday

Also on today's calendar: Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Auto Thefts, Two Stolen Airbags and Gunfire at Long Branch Park Included in August 20th Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Two vehicle thefts in a police district that includes Potomac topped Thursday's local crime activity, alongside a reported gun threat at a nearby convenience store and gunfire reports at Long Branch Park. The countywide summary also notes multiple stolen vehicles and airbags in surrounding communities, giving Potomac residents a snapshot of nearby safety concerns.
   

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    Sunday August 23
  • Plant, Chat and Chew →
    9908 S Glen Rd, Potomac
    11:15 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Basketball - Youth Drop-In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
    2:00 pm
  • Indoor Pickleball - Drop In
    Potomac Community Center
    5:00 pm
  • Basketball- Teen/Adult- Drop In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Center
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Basketball - Youth Drop-In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
    2:00 pm
  • Basketball- Teen/Adult- Drop In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Center
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Basketball - Youth Drop-In
    Bette Carol Thomsen Scotland Neighborhood Rec Center Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center
    2:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • PCV Women's Group →
    Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac
    1:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • PCV Cultural Arts Programming, with artist Susan Goldman →
    Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac
    10:30 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Fall Community Parking Lot Sale →
    McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
    9:00 am
    • Sunday September 13
  • The Jersey 4 Tribute to Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons with original member Gerry Polci →
    F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville
    3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Bethesda

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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