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Happening soon: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah on the Takoma Park Patch calendar
Good morning to you Takoma Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Takoma Park's Olive Lounge ranked for best falafel
Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Falafel Inc. Wins 'Best Falafel' Award For D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia (mocoshow.com) — Takoma Park's Olive Lounge just earned runner-up honors in Washington City Paper's "Best Falafel" category, putting a neighborhood spot on a high-profile regional list. The winner, Falafel Inc, is expanding around the region, including Montgomery County and nearby Silver Spring, but Olive Lounge's recognition gives Takoma Park residents a brag-worthy local option for standout falafel. 
📸 Around Takoma Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Takoma Park
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★ Featured events ★
- High Holidays at Mishkan Torah →
Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
9:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm - Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
12:15 pm - Needlework Social
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
11:00 am - Free Adult Self-Defense Class in Takoma Park, MD →
Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park
1:30 pm - Caseworker in the Library
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn
11:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
📣 Takoma Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walking Club - 55+ Drop-in
Wisconsin Place Communtiy Rec Center Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center
9:30 am - Little Ones - Drop-in
Jane F Lawton Community Rec Center Jane E. Lawton Community Center
10:30 am - Pickleball - 18+ Drop-In
Long Branch Community Rec Center Long Branch Community Center
11:45 am - English Conversation Club
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Takoma Park PatchAM possible:
- Cohen's Bread Co
- Manny & Olga's Pizza — 3016088050
- Summer At Sandy Spring — (301) 774-7455
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, all.
I am looking for someone to mow my lawn. Any recommentdations? (Nextdoor Takoma Park)
- Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Silver Spring - Kitchen Lead in Silver Spring. Apply here.
- Didlake posted a job opening for Janitor in Silver Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Silver Spring
- Yung Gravy to stop in Silver Spring for 'The Joyrider Tour' (dcnewsnow.com)
- Book Senior Care Services in Silver Spring, MD with Leonardo D. from $22/hr (care.com)
Chevy Chase
- Bonaventure Acquires Stake in Crescent at Chevy Chase Multifamily Community in Maryland (cremarketbeat.com)
Rockville
- Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event (patch.com)
Ok Takoma 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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