🌱 How Indian Head’s Navy base is shaping global bomb disposal technology

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In today's newsletter:

• How Indian Head’s Navy base is shaping global bomb disposal technology

Also on today's calendar: Santa is coming to the Woodbridge Xfinity - Saturday, 12/20 and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 52, low: 26.
• Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NSWC Indian Head Division Co-Hosts EOD Technology And Bombing Prevention Summit (thebaynet.com) — Indian Head’s Naval Surface Warfare Center played a leading role in co-hosting a major Explosive Ordnance Disposal technology and bombing prevention summit at National Harbor earlier this month. More than 700 experts, including government, industry, and international EOD leaders, gathered to share cutting-edge tools, real-time threat information, and best practices, strengthening NSWC Indian Head’s long-term public‑private partnership to improve bomb disposal capabilities.
   

📸 Around Indian Head

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Indian Head

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Santa is coming to the Woodbridge Xfinity - Saturday, 12/20
  Xfinity Store by Comcast, 15101 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• La Plata Warriors vs Huntingtown/Northern
  Henry E. Lackey High School , 3000 Chicamuxen Rd , Indian Head
  5:00 pm
• The Clever Crafter
  Potomac Branch Library Potomac Branch -
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• La Plata Warriors vs Lackey Chargers
  Henry E. Lackey High School , 3000 Chicamuxen Rd , Indian Head
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winter Wonderland Woodblock Paintings
  Potomac Branch Library Potomac Branch -
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Texas Hold'em Poker Tourney (IHMD)
  Indian Head Moose , 11 Moose Lodge Way , Indian Head
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Happy Hour Crochet & Knitting [Hybrid Program]
  Potomac Branch Library Potomac Branch -
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Cuddle Time
  Potomac Branch Library Potomac Branch -
  9:30 am
• Morning Story Time
  Potomac Branch Library Potomac Branch -
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Cuddle Time
  Potomac Branch -
  9:30 am
• Morning Story Time
  Potomac Branch -
  10:00 am
• Diabetes Prevention Program
  Potomac Branch Library Potomac Branch -
  5:00 pm
• Art Exploration @ La Plata!
  La Plata Branch -
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Attention all area teenagers .
  Winter is rolling in early this year , probably bringing lots of snow . Buy a snow shovel now and be prepared to make some extra $$$. Many people… (Nextdoor Indian Head Village)

• ASR International posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Indian Head. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in La Plata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indian Head here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Plata

• La Plata swims past Calvert, McDonough (somdnews.com)
• CSM Medical Laboratory Technology Students Score Big In National Hematology Competition (thebaynet.com)
• Student Member of the Board Application Process Opening Soon for 2026-2027 School Year (smnewsnet.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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