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Also check out Vintage Car Show & 50's Themed Day on the Westminster Patch calendar

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Westminster! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which ex-Westminster college player is headlining Rockville's one-on-one showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Car Show & 50's Themed Day and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'All-In Summer Tour' Bringing DMV Basketball Talent Back to Rockville With 1-on-1 Basketball Showcase (mocoshow.com) — A former college standout who played two seasons in Westminster will headline a free one-on-one basketball showcase in Rockville this Sunday, August 30. The All In Summer Tour stop at Dogwood Park runs 5:30–8 p.m., featuring DMV players with college and overseas experience and aiming to inspire local youth through high-energy matchups.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Family Storytime
    North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
    10:00 am
  • North Carroll Writers Group
    North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
    10:00 am
  • Mini Musicians
    North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
    1:00 pm
  • Crazy for Crafting →
    Carroll County Public Library - North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
    6:00 pm

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Ok Westminster! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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