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🌱 Rainforest Fall Vbs 2026 and 11 more events

Lanham, Maryland Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Lanham! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Rainforest Fall Vbs 2026
  • Professional Duty Days for New Teachers at Robert Goddard Montessori
  • Movie: "How to Train Your Dragon" (PG) at Glenarden Branch Library

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around Lanham

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Lanham

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    Sunday August 9
  • Rainforest Fall Vbs 2026 β†’
    7800 Good Luck Rd, Lanham
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 11
  • Professional Duty Days for New Teachers
    Robert Goddard Montessori All Schools and Centers
  • Movie: "How to Train Your Dragon" (PG)
    Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden -
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 12
  • Professional Duty Days for New Teachers
    Robert Goddard Montessori All Schools and Centers
  • Discover: Vinyl Records
    Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden -
    3:30 pm
  • Thursday August 13
  • Professional Duty Days for New Teachers
    Robert Goddard Montessori All Schools and Centers
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
    Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden -
    11:00 am
  • Saturday August 15
  • Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! - Held in the Parking Lot
    Glenarden Branch Library Glenarden -
    11:00 am

πŸ“£ Lanham Shout Outs!

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • YFS Seniors Event β†’
    City of College Park Seniors City Facilities > College Park Woods Club - 3545 Marlbrough Way Su
    9:30 am
  • Pins and Needles
    New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
    10:00 am
  • Caseworker in the Library
    Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
    10:00 am
  • Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
    Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
    10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Brookdale Hockessin posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bowie. Apply here.
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Bowie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lanham here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Greenbelt

  • NASA delivers navigation system for commercial lunar relay (gpsworld.com)
  • COSPAR Awards 2026 (eurekalert.org)
  • Contract extension solidifies Naji Marshall as part of Mavericks' core with Cooper Flagg (dallasnews.com)

Landover

  • Stefon Diggs Signs One-Year, $12M Deal With Washington Commanders (time.news)
  • Trinity Logistics Keeps Freight Moving Through Transition (inboundlogistics.com)

Bowie

  • Wonder Bowie Officially Opens With 20 Dining Options (patch.com)
  • Suspect Wanted In Riverdale Park Fatal Shooting Arrested (patch.com)

Ok Lanham! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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