🌱 Patch AM: How will new signals near Wheaton Woods change your daily walk?

What's up Wheaton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will new signals near Wheaton Woods change your daily walk?
• Planning a fall outing? Don't overlook Wheaton's own miniature train.

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery County installs new pedestrian signals following deaths (thebanner.com) — Wheaton residents should know that new pedestrian signals have been installed near Wheaton Woods Elementary as part of a countywide push to reduce serious crashes at intersections. The county is also opening a community survey, offering security grants to at-risk nonprofits, and hosting an October 20 town hall on the future of the trash incinerator, where residents can ask questions and share views.
   

• 5 Maryland Train Rides You Need To Experience This Fall (thebaynet.com) — Families in Wheaton can enjoy an easy, affordable outing on the Wheaton Miniature Train at Wheaton Regional Park, which runs seasonally and costs just $4 per rider. The roundup also spotlights several other scenic and historic train rides across Maryland, from Western Maryland's mountains to Baltimore's railroad museum, giving you ideas for day trips within a short drive.
   

📸 Around Wheaton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wheaton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Frederick Ski Swap →
  Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Todo Tango →
  The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Volleyball - 55+ Drop-in
  Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
  10:00 am
• Pickleball Adults 55+ Drop In
  Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
  12:45 pm
• Basketball - Youth Drop In 11-17
  Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
  3:00 pm
• Israeli Dancing →
  Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim, 1840 University Blvd W, Wheaton
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Development Review Committee Meeting →
  M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton
  9:30 am
• Wheaton Plan Walkshop →
  Wheaton Metro Station West Entrance (facing the busbay), 11170 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton
  5:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Wheaton Passport to Sports Day →
  Wheaton Regional Park, 11717 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton-Glenmont
  11:00 am
• Discover Conservatory Classic JB sponsored by PRJC →
  Alfio's La Trattoria, 4515 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase
  2:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• PRJC Presents The Charm City Traditional Jazz Sound →
  Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
  2:00 pm
Monday October 19
• PRJC presents - The Restored Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues →
  Online Zoom
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Kensington

• Gene's Costumes reopens in Kensington in time for Halloween (mymcmedia.org)
• Live Music in Montgomery County: October 2–4 (moderatelymoco.com)
• Transit Briefs: TEXRail, MARC (railwayage.com)

Silver Spring

• Woman hospitalized, 2 cats killed after fire at apartment building in Silver Spring (dcnewsnow.com)
• $10 Million Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Begins In Montgomery County (mocoshow.com)
• Detours to begin Oct. 5 on 5 Ride On buses amid Purple Line construction (dcnewsnow.com)

Ok Wheaton! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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