🌱 MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale and 10 more events

Hi South Kensington! 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:

• Bethesda Help: Back to School Food Drive - Aug 18 to Sept 30 at Bethesda Help: Back to School Food Drive - Aug 18 to Sept 30
• MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House
• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) at Hyatt Regency Dulles

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

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📸 Around South Kensington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Kensington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18

• Bethesda Help: Back to School Food Drive - Aug 18 to Sept 30 →
  Bethesda Help: Back to School Food Drive - Aug 18 to Sept 30,
  9:00 am
• MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House →
  7:30 pm

Saturday August 22

• The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) →
  Hyatt Regency Dulles, 2300 Dulles Corner Blvd, Herndon
  10:00 am

Sunday August 23

• The 43rd Washington Folk Festival →
  Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
  12:00 pm

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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Other local events

Tuesday August 18

• Basketball - 18+ Drop
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  6:00 pm
• Badminton - Ages 15+ Drop-In
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• MoCo Recreation Summer Camps (Registration Required)
  Wheaton Hills Community Center Wheaton Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Little Ones - Drop-in
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Therapeutic Recreation - Open Gym Drop-In
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  9:30 am
• Basketball - 18+ Drop-in
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  12:00 pm

Saturday September 5

• MAA Paint the Town Art Exhibit and Sale →
  Kensington Armory, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Dok Khao Thai Readies Fifth Location (whatnow.com)
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Bethesda

• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001174610-26-000543 (sec.gov)

Rockville

• MoCo Panel Books Public Forum On Policing, Public Safety (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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