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🌱 Patch AM: 25 Years Later: A Community Remembers 9/11 and 11 more events
And on the Arbutus Patch calendar - ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar

Good morning Arbutus! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar at Watchdog Krav Maga
- Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 at Ripken Stadium
- AFGE Local L1923 Fall kickoff Happy Hour at Guinness Open Gate Brewery
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.
📸 Around Arbutus
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arbutus
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★ Featured events ★
- ZERO DISTANCE: Close Quarters Self Defense Seminar →
Watchdog Krav Maga, 5570 Sterrett Pl, Columbia
3:00 pm - Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 →
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- AFGE Local L1923 Fall kickoff Happy Hour →
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd., Arbutus
5:30 pm - 25 Years Later: A Community Remembers 9/11 →
5200 Southwestern Blvd, Arbutus
6:30 pm - Crushed Glass Suncatcher at Martha's Cafe w Maryland Craft Parties →
Martha's Cafe, 5507 Oregon Avenue, Arbutus - We Care Elkridge - Community Cook & Family Fun - FREE →
5929 Setter Dr, Elkridge
12:00 pm - Goat Yoga →
Strohmer's Farm, 3501 Hernwood Rd
10:00 am - PHG Festival del Río! →
Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area, 5120 South Street, Arbutus
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Trinity Thrift Shop is Open →
Trinity Thrift Shop, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
10:00 am - Parish Office Open →
Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
10:00 am - LBF Food Distribution
North County Hilltop Elem. School 415 Melrose Ave. Glen Burnie, Md 21061
4:00 pm - Transforming Tuesdays - Salsa & Line Dancing
North County Park Elementary School, 201 E 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, MD 21225
5:30 pm - Family Support Access Day
North County High School -10 E. 1st Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, Room A 107 Family & Community Room
9:00 am - MAC Sept. 9, 2026 Quarterly Meeting →
MAA Headquarters, 991 Corporate Blvd., Linthicum
10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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- Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown — (443) 272-1554
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🗞 Nearby News
Catonsville
- Families frustrated after historic cemetery in Catonsville left overgrown (wmar2news.com)
- 11 Surprisingly Affordable Maryland Restaurants You Need To Try (myfamilytravels.com)
Woodlawn
- Governor Moore Highlights Investments in Homebuyers, Seniors, and Agriculture During Baltimore County Tour (radiofreehubcity.com)
- Baltimore Police Mistakenly Arrest Man With 'Open Arrest Warrant' (themarysue.com)
- As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it's time to raise taxes (adn.com)
Ok Arbutus! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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