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In today's newsletter:

• DC party toasts data centers as Northern Virginia critics bristle
• How you can help reward Marcus Mariota's big day in Washington

Also on today's calendar: Madams of DC Walking Tour and 11 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michelle G.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 'Loudoun County Iced Tea' Featured At DC Pro-Data Center Party As Some VA Residents Fume: Report (patch.com) — A packed pro–data center party at Pubkey in Washington, DC, spotlighted Virginia's booming data center industry with themed cocktails and "Virginia is for Servers" posters. Attendees in Washington praised economic benefits, while Northern Virginia residents critical of large-scale data center growth said the celebration mocked their communities and ongoing concerns. The event drew protests and hecklers who were removed by security.
   

• You can vote for Marcus Mariota as FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week (hogshaven.com) — Washington football fans just watched backup quarterback Marcus Mariota deliver a poised, turnover-free performance to lift the Commanders over the Seahawks, and now you can help reward him. He's been nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week, with online fan voting open through Wednesday afternoon, highlighting how critical his steady play was in Washington's nail-biting 33–31 win.
   

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Friday October 2
• Madams of DC Walking Tour →
  1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
  9:00 am
• Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour →
  620 T St NW, Washington
  9:00 am
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Transfiguration - Chiarina Chamber Players with Jasper String Quartet →
  St Mark's Capitol Hill, 301 A St SE, Washington
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Macy's, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Together We Dine 2026 Kick Off Happy Hour →
  Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, 69 Q St SW, Washington
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Capital Oyster Society: Inaugural Oyster Social & Tasting 🦪 →
  Kelly's Oyster House and Bar, 4069 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax
  6:00 am
• Evan Gershkovich with Peter Baker →
  Sixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
• Soyboyz →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Wine Tasting with Laurel Glen Vineyard of Sonoma Mt. California →
  DCANTER - Capitol Hill, DC, 545 8th St SE, Washington
  5:30 pm
• Fall Back Concert Series at The Yards →
  The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington
  6:30 pm
• Top Shelf →
  Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
• Fahim Anwar (stand-up comedy) →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am thankful for so many things in my life.
  But I am most thankful to GOD for giving me another year of Life! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I'M SO BLESSED! (Nextdoor Stronghold)
• Meet my foster dog, Sox!
  She's an eight month old puppy who is looking for a loving home. Sox is great with children and other dogs (currently living with my 4, 7, and 9 year… (Nextdoor H Street Corridor)

• The Rittenhouse Hotel posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Washington. Apply here.
• Latham & Watkins posted a job opening for Senior Coordinator Attorney Support Workflow Operations in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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