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In today's newsletter:

• Silver Spring bank theft leads to lifetime industry ban for supervisor
• Why this new Silver Spring zombie play is really about friendship
• How a Silver Spring high school helped launch a NASA astronaut

Also on today's calendar: 4th Monday Jazz Vocal Open Mic and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jessica S.!

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Sandy Spring Bank Teller Supervisor Prohibited From Banking Industry After $246,000 Theft Scheme (mocoshow.com) — A former Sandy Spring Bank teller supervisor has been permanently barred from most banking roles after authorities say she stole about $246,000 from cash machines at a Silver Spring branch. Federal Reserve officials say the consent order prevents her from working at insured banks without special approval, while the bank itself has since merged with Atlantic Union Bank.
   

• Stephen Spotswood on 'Where Dead Women Go to Dance' at Theatre Prometheus (dctheaterarts.org) — A new play, Where Dead Women Go to Dance, is running now through October 17 at Montgomery College's Cultural Arts Center Studio Theatre on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Playwright Stephen Spotswood describes how he uses a zombie twist to explore friendship, depression, and the magic found in human connection, inviting local audiences to reflect on their own relationships.
   

• From Montgomery Blair High to space: Chris Williams reflects on his path (bethesdamagazine.com) — A NASA astronaut credits his time at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring with shaping the problem‑solving skills and scientific curiosity that carried him to space. He recalls inspiring teachers, a rigorous magnet program, and rare research opportunities that he hopes current Silver Spring students will use to pursue their own ambitious goals.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Silver Spring

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• 4th Monday Jazz Vocal Open Mic →
  El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave, Silver Spring
  9:00 am
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
Saturday October 10
• Holy Cross Health Neuroscience Symposium →
  Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Colesville Presbyterian Church Invites you to Blessing of the Animals Service →
  12800 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring
  3:00 pm
• The W. Allen Taylor Quintet →
  Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment →
  The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
• September Silent Book Club Silver Spring - Meetup and Book Swap →
  Black Lion Cafe Coffee & Pastry, 8240 Fenton Street, Silver Spring
• Monday Coffee at Kefa SSRAC →
  Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1319 Apple Avenue, Silver Spring
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Panel: Humans in the Loop →
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Engagement And Effective Practices With Mandated Clients (3 CEUs) →
  Webinar
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Make a Connection: Virtual Networking Event →
  , Silver Spring
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Time Management Strategies to Take Back Your Day →
  7:30 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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