🌱 Patch AM: See how Takoma Park’s Olive Lounge ranked for best falafel

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Takoma Park's Olive Lounge ranked for best falafel

Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
• Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Falafel Inc. Wins 'Best Falafel' Award For D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park's Olive Lounge just earned runner-up honors in Washington City Paper's "Best Falafel" category, putting a neighborhood spot on a high-profile regional list. The winner, Falafel Inc, is expanding around the region, including Montgomery County and nearby Silver Spring, but Olive Lounge's recognition gives Takoma Park residents a brag-worthy local option for standout falafel.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
  Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
  5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
  12:15 pm
• Needlework Social
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
  4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
  11:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Free Adult Self-Defense Class in Takoma Park, MD →
  Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
  1:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Caseworker in the Library
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
  10:00 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
  Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Walking Club - 55+ Drop-in
  Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
  9:30 am
• Little Ones - Drop-in
  Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
  10:30 am
• Pickleball - 18+ Drop-In
  Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
  11:45 am
• 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

• Hi, all.
  I am looking for someone to mow my lawn. Any recommentdations? (Nextdoor Takoma Park)

• Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Silver Spring - Kitchen Lead in Silver Spring. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Silver Spring

• Yung Gravy to stop in Silver Spring for 'The Joyrider Tour' (dcnewsnow.com)
• Book Senior Care Services in Silver Spring, MD with Leonardo D. from $22/hr (care.com)

Chevy Chase

• Bonaventure Acquires Stake in Crescent at Chevy Chase Multifamily Community in Maryland (cremarketbeat.com)

Rockville

• Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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