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🌱 Patch AM: Bethesda’s Chip City is gone—here’s where to use your gift cards.
Also, don't miss St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. on the Bethesda Patch calendar

Good morning Bethesda! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Bethesda's Chip City is gone—here's where to use your gift cards.
Also on today's calendar: St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cookie chain Chip City shutters all locations, including in DC region (wtop.com) — Chip City has permanently closed all its cookie shops nationwide, including its Bethesda location, ending local access to the chain's popular treats. Customers holding Chip City gift cards or coupons can still redeem them at MidnighTreats in Arlington's Ballston Quarter through October 14, offering nearby residents one last chance to use any remaining balances.
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📸 Around Bethesda
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethesda
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. →
St. Raphael School, 1513 Dunster Rd, Potomac
10:00 am - Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 →
6830 Elm Street Suite 9 McLean VA 22101,
10:00 am - Frederick Ski Swap →
Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick
9:00 am - Todo Tango →
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
7:30 pm - Todo Tango →
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
7:30 pm - Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean →
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- The Art of Adventure + Director Q&A at the Avalon, Oct. 7 →
Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015
7:30 pm - From Art to Action: The Power of Community →
InterAction, 1300 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
5:30 pm - Caudalie Client Experience at the IPIC Plaza at Pike & Rose →
Pike & Rose, 11580 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda
10:00 am - FALLFest at Congressional Plaza →
Congressional Plaza, 154 Congressional Ln, Rockville
12:00 pm - LWVMC November Election Ballot Questions Discussion →
Multiple Venues-See Below
10:00 am - Board Of Education Candidate Forum →
Montgomery Community Television 7548 Standish Pl, Rockville, MD, 20855
7:00 pm - Board of Education Candidate Forum →
Montgomery Community Television dba Montgomery Community Media, 7548 Standish Pl, Rockville
7:00 pm - Zydeco Dance with Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express →
Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
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-- The Patch AM Team
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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