Politics & Government
Week Ahead: Candidates, Cops and Homecoming
Here's a look at the big events coming up this week in west Anne Arundel County.

We're all staying up late these days watching playoff baseball. But the news is still coming at us like fastballs.
These five events top the list of things going on in the Crofton area.
Meet the Candidates
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When: Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.
Where: Waugh Chapel Community Center
Details: Candidates for U.S. Congress and Senate will be on hand. The lineup includes Rep. Donna Edwards and congressional candidates Faith Loudon, Eric Knowles and Tony O'Donnell, as well as Senate candidate Dan Bongino.
Crofton Redistricting Meeting
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When: Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Where: Crofton Meadows Elementary School, 2020 Tilghman Dr., Crofton.
Details: The redistricting committee charged with finding ways to reduce overcrowding at Nantucket Elementary will hold its third meeting.
Police-Community Relations Council Meeting
When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Western District Police Station, 8274 Telegraph Rd., Odenton
Details: This month, the council will hear from Stacy Overbay, the domestic violence officer for Western District. The meeting is open to the public.
Arundel Football vs. Broadneck
When: Friday, 6:30
Where: Arundel High School
Details: The Wildcats are still undefeated after a big win over Old Mill last week. Now they try to keep the momentum going against a solid Bruins team. And it's Homecoming, so the crowd should be super-spirited.
Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Crofton Bike Doctor, 2616-A Chapel Lake Drive, Gambrills
Details: Sign up for this 10-mile ride for a great cause. Cost is $25, with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Register at Active.com
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