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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Peaceful September 17 justice-focused demonstration planned in Rockville seeks support

Also, don't miss Lafayette Federal Credit Union Food Truck Friday on the Rockville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Rockville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Peaceful September 17 justice-focused demonstration planned in Rockville seeks support
  • Rockville family remembers William Keene III and his life of service

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

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Amber Williams's GoFundMe Profile (gofundme.com) — A Rockville resident is organizing a peaceful "Walk by Faith, Not by Sight, Touched by God" demonstration in Rockville on September 17, 2026, focused on justice, due process, and family rights. She's seeking donations to cover permits, supplies, safety needs, and other logistics so families who feel unheard can gather peacefully and advocate for fairness and accountability.
   

• William Keene III (villages-news.com) — A longtime Rockville father who raised three children here, William "Bill" Keene III, has died at age 86 after a life of medical service, federal public health work, and deep Christian faith. His family invites those wishing to honor him to consider donations to In Touch Ministries and notes a military honors service scheduled in Florida on September 3.
   

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Ok Rockville! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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