🌱 Patch AM: How new state funding will transform Riverdale Park’s Queensbury Road greenspace

Coffee in hand, Riverdale Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How new state funding will transform Riverdale Park's Queensbury Road greenspace

Also on today's calendar: The W. Allen Taylor Quintet and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $9.3M Approved for Outdoor Facilities and Land Conservation in Maryland (whatsupmag.com) — Riverdale Park is set to receive state funding to restore and enhance the Queensbury Road rain garden, improving native habitat and creating a more attractive public greenspace for residents. The grant is part of $9.3 million approved statewide for parks, playgrounds, trails, and land conservation projects that expand outdoor recreation and protect natural areas across Maryland.
   

📸 Around Riverdale Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverdale Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• The W. Allen Taylor Quintet →
  Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Thursday Trivia at Denizens Brewing Co.! →
  Denizens Brewing Co – Riverdale Park, 4550 Van Buren Street, Riverdale Park
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
  10:30 am
• Welcoming Week Discussion: Immigrant Journeys
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
  11:30 am
• Tail Waggin' Tutors - Held in the Storytime Room
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
  1:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
  10:30 am
• Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream Held in Meeting Room 2
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
  10:30 am
• Health Insurance Enrollment Clinic
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Conference Room
  11:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
  11:30 am
• Craft and Create: Fabric-Covered Mini Journals
  New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
  2:00 pm
• Computer Basics: Open Lab
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
  4:00 pm
• Craft and Create: Celia Cruz Dancing Dolls
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• English Conversation Club
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC. posted a job opening for Executive Support Specialist and Action Officer, Senior in College Park. Apply here.

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College Park

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• Landover Man Dies 1 Week After Shooting, Detectives Search For Suspect (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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