Monday August 17th Patch AM
Monday August 17th Patch AM (Marie C.)
Good morning to you Washington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
Planning a Smithsonian visit this weekend? Check which museums you can't enter.
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Washington Commanders Back to School Fair and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marie C.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. ๐ถ Hot!
Tuesday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Smithsonian to restrict access to some museums during Freedom 250 Grand Prix (dcnewsnow.com) โ If you're planning museum time in Washington this weekend, note that three Smithsonian museums will only be accessible to Freedom 250 Grand Prix ticket holders on August 22โ23. The National Museum of the American Indian and National Museum of Natural History are among those restricted, while other Smithsonian sites stay open as crews finish race preparations and pedestrian bridges.
๐ธ Around Washington
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๐ธ A fleeting view of the Kennedy Center from above, its illuminated lines and geometric forms cutting through the Washington night. โMarie C.
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๐ Upcoming Events in Washington
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2026 Washington Commanders Back to School Fair โ
Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Rd, Summerfield
4:00 pm
Meditation Class: Rest and Reflect โ
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington
6:00 pm
The Future of GovCon Growth: Beyond Generative AI โ
Online Webinar
12:00 pm
Pun DMV pun competition โ
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
7:30 pm
Civil War Stuff: African American Soldiers and Flags
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Park 6625 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC
10:00 am
Sensory Friendly Night โ
Planet Word Museum, 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005
6:00 pm
DIY Candle Making With Instructor Cafi - Candle Making Class by Classpop! โ
Kbird DC, 1333 P St NW, Washington
7:00 pm
Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show โ
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
7:30 pm
Student & Faculty Meet 'n' Greet
Breakthrough Montessori PCS Washington, DC 20011
8:00 am
Walk the Streets of Early Rockville
Montgomery Preservation Inc 8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
10:00 am
BMS Staff Social Mixer
Brookland Middle School Busboys and Poets - 625 Monroe St NE #312, Washington, DC 20017
4:00 pm
Fridays at Fort Totten FREE Concert Series 2026 โ
The Modern at Art Place, 400 Galloway St NE, Washington
6:00 pm
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
A Complete Guide to Police Forces, Roles and Custom Patches โStephen Fowler Read on Patch
Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Washington, DC, has been safely reunited with their family after 6 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Finder: "I was drivingโฆ (Nextdoor 16th Street Heights)
Our dog Skittles got out of his leash and collar this morning, August 15 at 8am at the woods off 39th Street near the corner of Macomb St.
and the synagogue. He's a black and tan coon hound, 38 pounds, who now has no identifying info except for his chip. He's chasing deer. If you spotโฆ (Nextdoor McLean Gardens)
On August 15, 1949, Private Edward G. Williams, Truck Co. 12, died in the Line of Duty from a heart attack incurred in quarters. Never Forget. (X: dcfireems)
[AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports one lane in the 100 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE, between Lincoln Road and Summit Place will remain closed due... (X: AlertDC)
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company posted a job opening for Part Time Night Auditor - Canopy by Hilton at the Wharf in Washington. Apply here.
Melwood Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for FOREMAN - CUSTODIAL 7:00 am - 4:00 pm in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
Ok Washington! 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: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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