🌱 Patch AM: How four Arnold eighth graders turned kindness into a funded project

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In today's newsletter:

• How four Arnold eighth graders turned kindness into a funded project

Also on today's calendar: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents: Holiday Pops, with the Bowie State University Concert Choir! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 23.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kindness Grows Here Awards 48 Youth Grants for Kindness Projects Across Anne Arundel County and Beyond (eyeonannapolis.net) — Arnold families can be proud that four Magothy River Middle School eighth graders earned a Kid Kindness Grant to create birthday boxes for children facing homelessness, foster care, or hospitalization. Their project is one of 48 youth-led kindness initiatives funded this year by Anne Arundel-based nonprofit Kindness Grows Here, which supports inclusive, compassion-focused efforts across the county, Maryland, and beyond.
   

📸 Around Arnold

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arnold

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents: Holiday Pops, with the Bowie State University Concert Choir!
  Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St, Annapolis
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Poetry book Vol 5
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Maritime Advisory Board virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Board of Appeals virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• City Council Work Session
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
  Bowie State University , 14000 Jericho Park Rd , Bowie
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Port Wardens virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Board of Port Wardens virtual public meeting (PDF)
  Annapolis, MD Calendar
  7:00 pm

📣 Arnold Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Christopher Newport @ Navy
  Alumni Hall , 675 Decatur Rd , Naval Academy
  1:00 pm
• Ballet Theatre Of Maryland - Annapolis
  Maryland Hall , 801 Chase St , Annapolis
  1:00 pm
• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
  Annapolis Waterfront Hotel , Autograph Collection , Annapolis
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Housing & Human Welfare Committee Regular Meeting
  Mayor John T Chamber, Jr. Council Chambers , 160 Duke of Gloucester St , Annapolis
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Preschool Storytime
  Broadneck Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library , 1275 Green Holly Dr , Annapolis
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Arnold. Apply here.
• CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Global Occupancy Planning Director - (East Coast Preferred) in Annapolis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Naval Academy

• Bet365 bonus code DIMERS now unlocks $150 "America's Game" bonus for Maryland locals (dimers.com)
• Bill White and Rob Braggs share how USAA supports service, veterans and ‘America's Game' (wgnradio.com)
• Will President Donald Trump Attend The 2025 Army–Navy Game? (totalprosports.com)

Severna Park

• Shoplifting Duo Run From Cops Carrying $4K In Items From Bergen County Mall: Police (patch.com)
• Adult Lounge Shooting Detective's Child Sex Abuse: MD News (patch.com)

Annapolis

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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