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In today's newsletter:

  • How to make a perfect family day at Wheaton's miniature train

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 Maryland Train Rides You Need To Experience This Fall (thebaynet.com) — Families in Wheaton can enjoy an affordable $4 ride on the Wheaton Regional Park miniature train, which runs seasonally through October and sits beside a carousel and large playground. The roundup also spotlights other scenic and historic train rides across Maryland, giving local residents several day-trip ideas if they're willing to travel a bit beyond Montgomery County.
   

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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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🗞 Nearby News

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)

Bethesda

  • Commanders hope to make spear 'W' their primary logo: Sources (nytimes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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