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🌱 Patch AM: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 12 more events

Also check out Student Orientation Day, Half Day on the Riverdale Park Patch calendar

Saturday August 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Riverdale Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Student Orientation Day, Half Day at Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center
  • Student Orientation Day, Half-Day at Margaret Brent Regional
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 at New Carrollton Branch Library

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📸 Around Riverdale Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverdale Park

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    Monday August 24
  • Student Orientation Day, Half Day
    Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center All Schools and Centers
  • Student Orientation Day, Half-Day
    Margaret Brent Regional All Schools and Centers
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
    New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
    10:30 am
  • Play and Learn
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
    11:00 am
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
    New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
    11:30 am
  • Computer Basics
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
    2:00 pm
  • Computer Basics: Open Lab
    Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
    4:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • First Day of School for All Students
    Margaret Brent Regional All Schools and Centers
  • Friday September 11
  • High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
    Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
    9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 22
  • Berwyn Ballet School at The Old Parish House →
    City of College Park, Maryland Calendar, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
    8:45 am
  • Meadow Restoration →
    University Park, MD Calendar University Park, MD 20782
    9:00 am
  • Junior Ranger Days
    Greenbelt National Park Greenbelt Park Ranger Station - 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Upon your arrival at the park entrance, follow signs for the Park Ranger Station and the Campground.
    10:00 am
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
    Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
    10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Hyattsville

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  • Deputies arrest Hyattsville teen accused of stabbing coworker multiple times in Frederick County (wmar2news.com)

College Park

  • College Park Boys & Girls Club reopens after near 7-year hiatus (wtop.com)

Bowie

  • Bowie Woman Critically Injured In Domestic-Related Shooting: Police (patch.com)
  • Candidate Files Lawsuit Over Prince George's Elections Board Decision (patch.com)

Ok Riverdale Park! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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