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🌱 Patch AM: How a Westminster hitter powered Team USA’s latest volleyball sweep
Also, don't miss Vintage Car Show & 50's Themed Day on the Westminster Patch calendar
Good morning Westminster! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Westminster hitter powered Team USA's latest volleyball sweep
Also on today's calendar: Vintage Car Show & 50's Themed Day and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm or two; very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. Wins Again at 2026 NORCECA Final Six (usavolleyball.org) — Westminster's own Jacob Pasteur played a starring role for Team USA, leading all scorers as the U.S. men swept Guatemala at the NORCECA Final Six volleyball tournament. The match in Puerto Rico keeps the Americans undefeated heading into a showdown with Canada, giving local fans a direct hometown connection to international-level volleyball success. 
📸 Around Westminster
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westminster
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- Ready Carroll 'On the Go' Emergency Preparedness
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
6:00 pm - Pre-service Professional Day for Teachers and Instructional Assista
Westminster , MD 21158 - Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
11:00 am - CCGS Research Thursday
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
1:00 pm - Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
5:30 pm - Vintage Car Show & 50's Themed Day →
Brightview Senior Living Westminster Ridge, 505 High Acre Dr, Westminster
11:30 am - Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market →
Westminster, MD Calendar, Across from 27 Railroad Avenue, Westminster
8:00 am - 1844 Shoppe End-of-Summer Yard Sale →
Church of the Ascension, 23 North Court Street, Westminster, MD 21157
9:00 am - Getting Started in Cybersecurity: From Basics to Real-World Skills
Westminster Branch Library 50 East Main Street, Westminster , MD, 21157, US
10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
10:00 am - Family Fun Night →
Carroll County Public Library - North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead
6:30 pm - Pre-service Professional Day for Teachers and Instructional Assista
Hampstead , MD 21074 - North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch Library 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074, US
10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Westminster Opens Its Doors to McDaniel's Newest Green Terrors —Kevin Earl Dayhoff Read on Patch
- My wife's kitten has gotten loose somewhere on the lawndale side of Tank Rd and Uhler lane.
He's friendly and may come to cat food/ treats Text/call 410-300-2301 if you see him Thank you! (Nextdoor Carroll County Trails) - Hello ND
I'm back. I need the long grass weed wacked on MILLERS ISLAND. Please don't get in touch, if you're not looking for some work. I have wasted the… (Nextdoor Carroll County Trails)
- Goodwill Industries of Central and Northern Arizona posted a job opening for Donation Attendant Part Time in Westminster. Apply here.
- McDaniel College posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Prospect Research - McDaniel College in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.
🗞 Nearby News
Reisterstown
- French has become a sticking point in the Canada-US trade dispute. Here's why (wbaltv.com)
Sykesville
- MCI/RCI facilities see some relief with new Corrections Officers graduating academy (tristatealert.com)
- Kensington man who fatally shot friend found guilty of second-degree murder (bethesdamagazine.com)
Owings Mills
- Rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane has been the fun-filled star of Ravens training camp (nytimes.com)
- Scratch-off purchase at liquor store in Parkville yields $60K win for Baltimore resident (foxbaltimore.com)
- Chesapeake Fine Food Group acquires Vermont-based ham, meat company (meatpoultry.com)
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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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