š± How a Sykesville momās ādumbā idea saved a stranded rat
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Sykesville momās ādumbā idea saved a stranded rat
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ In a city intent on killing rats, she set out to rescue one (washingtonpost.com) ā A Sykesville mother and her teenager drove from their Sykesville home to Rock Creek Park after spotting Reddit posts about an abandoned pet rat, ultimately rescuing and adopting the animal. Their story, shared widely online, drew thousands of supportive comments and revealed the ratānow named Pumpkinās Fancyāis pregnant and settling in with the familyās other pets. 
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ā Featured events ā
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival ā
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting ā
Sykesville, MD Calendar, 7547 Main Street, Sykesville
6:00 pm -
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
6:00 pm -
Dan & Garrett @ The Local Motive ā
The Local Motive, 7540 W Main St, Sykesville
6:00 pm -
Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
9:30 am -
Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
10:30 am -
Jurassic Park Escape Room
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
2:00 pm -
Cozy Mystery Bingo
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
6:30 pm -
Stomp, Roar, and Play!
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
10:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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š Events Nearby
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Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
9:15 am -
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
9:30 am -
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet ā
Carroll County Public Library - Eldersburg Branch, 6400 W Hemlock Dr, Sykesville
6:00 pm -
Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library 6400 Hemlock Drive , Eldersburg, MD, 21784, US
9:30 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for estimates for someone to tear down a 8x8 wooden shed and haul away.
Located in Howard County. My email is pcw0448@me.com (Nextdoor Westcliffe / Annandale) - Iām looking for someone to tear down this 8x8 wooden shed and haul it away.
Located in Howard County. My email is pcw0448@me.com (Nextdoor Westcliffe / Annandale)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Randallstown. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ellicott City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sykesville here.
š Nearby News
Randallstown
- Early Access homes for Sale in Randallstown, MD (redfin.com)
Ellicott City
- 3708 Mill Creek Way Homesite 22, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (zillow.com)
- Early Access homes for Sale in Ellicott City, MD (redfin.com)
Owings Mills
- Lamar Jackson ranked 69th on NFL Top 100, dropping 60+ spots from previous year's ranking (wmar2news.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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