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🌱 Patch AM: How a Crofton gymnast just led Team USA on the world stage
Coming up: Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at 49 West on the Crofton Patch calendar

Hi Crofton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Crofton gymnast just led Team USA on the world stage
Also on today's calendar: Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at 49 West and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cool with occasional rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
- Thursday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. finishes strong to conclude Acro Juniors, World Youth Competitions • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org) — A Crofton gymnast, Grant Mathison, helped lead a U.S. men's group to a strong fifth-place finish at the Acro Junior World Championships in Italy, topping all other American entries. Several other Maryland athletes from nearby towns also placed in the top eight, giving local families plenty to cheer about as the competition now shifts to senior-level events.
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📸 Around Crofton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crofton
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★ Featured events ★
- Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at 49 West →
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery, 49 West St, Annapolis
8:00 pm - Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival →
Maryland State Fair Grounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium
9:00 am - Designer Bag & Cash Bingo →
Elks Lodge 2266, 878 Stevenson Rd, Severn
5:00 pm - Arundel VFD Open House 2026 →
2380 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- SIN | SAVAGE IN NATURE| HOSTED BY ASHLING CO →
1286 State Route 3 South, Crofton - Chapman Farm Food Truck Wednesdays →
1533 Chapman Rd, Crofton
5:00 pm - Ceramic Lantern Craft Night →
Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery, 2408 Crofton Boulevard, Crofton
6:00 pm - Ashling Kitchen & Bar →
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6:30 pm - A Tea and Sound Bath Journey with Stef of Sage Healing and Guidance →
Vega Therapy Services Inc., 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton
6:30 pm - Into the Autumn Wood: A Journey of Movement, Scent, and Tea →
Vega Therapy Services Inc., 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Crofton
10:00 am - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093
9:30 am - Glamityville III: Burlesque and Variety Show →
ArtFarm, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
📣 Crofton Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Crofton PatchAM possible:
- Kielbasa Factory — 2404539090
- Medi-Weightloss Alexandria — (571) 200-6222
- Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks — 4102227300
- STROB Apothecary — (301) 246-0070
- The Beauty Office & Co — (443) 548-1148
- Gampopa Center
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND in the Mission BBQ parking lot off Evergreen Road
I am sure someone didn't drop this on purpose. Please message me - I will happily return it. (Nextdoor Walden)
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Store Associate in Crofton. Apply here.
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Key Holder in Crofton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crofton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Odenton
- Black Bears squeeze past Tomahawks in overtime (centredaily.com)
Bowie
- Passenger Dies After Car Crashes Into Light Pole Near Landover (patch.com)
- Riverdale BBQ Eatery Lands On National Top 20 List (patch.com)
- Man's Body Found Hanging From A Tree In Upper Marlboro: Prince George's Police (patch.com)
Severna Park
- Alonzo Secures Top-10 Finish, Leads Mids to Seventh-Place Finish at The Goat (navysports.com)
Ok Crofton! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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