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🌱 Patch AM: How could Blueprint changes impact students at Arbutus Elementary and beyond?
And on the Arbutus Patch calendar - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Hey there, Arbutus! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Blueprint changes impact students at Arbutus Elementary and beyond?
Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
- Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Changes could be coming to Blueprint education plan (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Maryland's Blueprint education reform plan may see changes that could affect funding, teacher certification, and prekindergarten access, even as the state faces a major budget shortfall. With Arbutus Elementary and other local schools depending on Blueprint dollars, lawmakers are weighing added flexibility for districts, potential new studies, and whether to maintain automatic pay boosts for nationally certified teachers.
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📸 Around Arbutus
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arbutus
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★ Featured events ★
- Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - Dog Rescue Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Pop-up Book Fair at Martha's Cafe for Banned Books Week →
Martha's Cafe, 5507 Oregon Ave, Arbutus
10:00 am - Cash Bingo Fundraiser →
American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109, 1610 Old Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus
6:00 pm - Yoga Hike →
Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area, 5120 South Street, Arbutus - Nigerian American Festival →
5001 Washington Boulevard, Arbutus - Howard Lions Pride Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Arts, Crafts, & More Show →
Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Rd, Ellicott City
10:00 am - Family Goat Yoga →
Strohmer's Farm, 3501 Hernwood Rd
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
📣 Arbutus Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Music Room Reserved →
Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
12:00 pm - Beginner 101 Sewing Class →
704 Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights - Let's Talk Public Education: Howard County Community Convening →
Elkridge Branch - Howard County Library System, 6540 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge - September Board Meeting →
Catonsville MD - Parish Office Open →
Trinity Church, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
10:00 am - Trinity Thrift Shop is Open →
Trinity Thrift Shop, 7474 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
10:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arbutus PatchAM possible:
- Glass Doctor Home + Business of Randallstown — (443) 272-1554
- Elkridge Baptist Church — (410) 796-4486
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🗞 Nearby News
Catonsville
- Bull Run 2026 2026 (milesplit.com)
Woodlawn
- Crews to resurface pavement on I-70 in western Baltimore County (nottinghammd.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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