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In today's newsletter:

• Want College Park farms feeding local schools and campuses? Start here.
• How did Nebraska edge Maryland in College Park this season?

Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 49 and low of 22 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 44, low: 33.
• Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Navigating Farm 2 Institutional Procurement (Ag Law) (americanfarm.com) — College Park residents connected to farming, food service, or UMD should know that statewide researchers are surveying institutions, distributors, and farmers through January 30, 2026, and hosting farm-to-institution workshops at the University of Maryland College Park in early February. These sessions will explain how local producers can sell more food to schools and other institutions, with practical guidance on bidding, pricing, and building wholesale relationships.
   

• How Nebraska's Matt Rhule is embracing his backward hat-wearing alter ego: 'That's Matt' (omaha.com) — College Park gets a brief spotlight here as Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola is shown leading the Huskers to a 34-31 win over Maryland at SECU Stadium back in October. The rest of the piece is a photo-heavy look at Raiola’s first two seasons under coach Matt Rhule, tracking his development, injuries, and big-game moments across the Big Ten.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in College Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

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

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Other local events

Monday December 22

• Age Friendly College Park Workgroup
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar College Park, MD 20740
  3:00 pm
• Berwyn Ballet School
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
  5:15 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Tai Chi
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar College Park, MD 20740
  10:00 am
• Berwyn Ballet School at The Old Parish House
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 25

• Senior Social Events
  College Park Woods Club , 3545 Marlbrough Way , College Park
  10:00 am
• Berwyn Ballet School
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
  3:45 pm

Saturday December 27

• Berwyn Ballet School at The Old Parish House
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4711 Knox Road , College Park
  8:45 am

Sunday December 28

• Girl Scout Troop 23031
  City of College Park, Maryland Calendar , 4601 Calvert Road , College Park
  2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Capital DJ Chase @ Brunchin in the Burbs Drag Brunch
  Botanero Restaurant , 800 Pleasant Dr #160 , Rockville
  10:00 am
• Visit Historic Takoma’s Reading Room
  Historic Takoma , 8100 Georgia Ave , Silver Spring
  1:00 pm
• Winterfest Sunday in Brookeville
  Brookeville Beer Farm , 20315 A , Georgia Ave , Brookeville
  2:00 pm
• Messy! Sexy? Midlife. Book Club
  People's Book , 7014 Westmoreland Ave Suite A , Takoma Park
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Remington Hospitality posted a job opening for Catering Sales Manager - Holiday Inn College Park in College Park. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in College Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near College Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Greenbelt

• Racist stickers found in Greenbelt has residents disgusted (dcnewsnow.com)
• Hospitalized victim found after bullets fly on Springhill Drive (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• An asteroid could hit the moon in 2032, scattering debris toward Earth (sciencenews.org)

Hyattsville

• A James Beard-Winning Peruvian Chef Adds a Counter on Capitol Hill (eater.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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