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🌱 Patch AM: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 12 more events
Also check out Student Orientation Day, Half Day on the Riverdale Park Patch calendar

Hi Riverdale Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Student Orientation Day, Half Day at Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center
- Student Orientation Day, Half-Day at Margaret Brent Regional
- Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 at New Carrollton Branch Library
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Warmer with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📸 Around Riverdale Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverdale Park
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- Student Orientation Day, Half Day
Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center All Schools and Centers - Student Orientation Day, Half-Day
Margaret Brent Regional All Schools and Centers - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
10:30 am - Play and Learn
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings -
11:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
11:30 am - Computer Basics
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
2:00 pm - Computer Basics: Open Lab
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
4:00 pm - First Day of School for All Students
Margaret Brent Regional All Schools and Centers - High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
9:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday September 11
📣 Riverdale Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Berwyn Ballet School at The Old Parish House →
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
8:45 am - Meadow Restoration →
University Park, MD Calendar University Park, MD 20782
9:00 am - Junior Ranger Days
Greenbelt National Park Greenbelt Park Ranger Station - 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Upon your arrival at the park entrance, follow signs for the Park Ranger Station and the Campground.
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
10:30 am
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional - No Experience Required in Hyattsville. Apply here.
- Imperial Dade posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverdale Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hyattsville
- Honeygrow Fast Casual Restaurant Opening Soon in Hyattsville (hyattsvillewire.com)
- Book Senior Care Services in Hyattsville, MD with Rutendo S. from $17/hr (care.com)
- Deputies arrest Hyattsville teen accused of stabbing coworker multiple times in Frederick County (wmar2news.com)
College Park
- College Park Boys & Girls Club reopens after near 7-year hiatus (wtop.com)
Bowie
- Bowie Woman Critically Injured In Domestic-Related Shooting: Police (patch.com)
- Candidate Files Lawsuit Over Prince George's Elections Board Decision (patch.com)
Ok Riverdale Park! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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