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You won't want to miss Frederick Ski Swap on the Kensington Patch calendar
Morning Kensington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How high did Kensington Parkwood rank in Maryland's new school list?
Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Top 50 Elementary Schools in Maryland, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Families in Kensington will be glad to know Kensington Parkwood Elementary ranks 15th among Maryland's top 50 public elementary schools in Niche's new 2027 list. Montgomery County schools dominate the rankings overall, with 31 schools in the top 50 and six in the top 10, reflecting strong options for local parents evaluating where their children learn. 
📸 Around Kensington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kensington
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Pickleball Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Badminton - 15+ Drop-In
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Badminton - Drop In
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:15 pm - Badminton - 18+ Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:15 pm - Lil Ones Open Gym (Pre-School)
Wheaton Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - LWVMC November Election Ballot Questions Discussion →
Various sites
10:30 am - 7th Annual Ch/Art Art Walk →
, Washington
12:00 pm - PRJC Presents The Charm City Traditional Jazz Sound →
Rosensteel Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring
2:00 pm - Building Bridges--A Benefit for Sumatra →
Artha Rini Indonesian Restaurant, 10562 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
📣 Kensington Shout Outs!
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- All Dwelling Solutions LLC — (301) 301-9488
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Silver Spring. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Silver Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kensington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheaton
- Richard O'Branovich, 82, Remembered for Service in Alexandria (thezebra.org)
- Montgomery County installs new pedestrian signals following deaths (wtop.com)
Silver Spring
- Fire in Silver Spring apartment leaves cat dead, woman injured (bethesdamagazine.com)
Ok Kensington! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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