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By Patch AM Team, Patch Staff

Oct 11, 2026 2:29 AM EDT

Sunday October 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Chantilly! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

How would a fuel cell-powered data center change this Chantilly corner?
Why a legendary stealth jet is heading to Chantilly's Udvar-Hazy

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Sunday: Rain, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
Monday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Developer submits plans to build fuel cell-powered data center in Chantilly (ffxnow.com) — A major 312,000-square-foot data center is proposed for the corner of Stonecroft Boulevard and Lee Road in Chantilly, using natural-gas fuel cells to reduce strain on the power grid and local emissions. Fairfax County must approve a special exception, and a submitted noise study and design details show how the project aims to limit neighborhood impacts while expanding Northern Virginia's data center footprint.

• Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.10.26) (aero-news.net) — A U.S. Air Force pilot describes the honor of helping move a retired F-117A Nighthawk stealth jet to the Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly. The historic aircraft, long admired by aviation fans, will soon become part of the museum's permanent collection, adding another notable draw for local visitors and aviation enthusiasts.

📸 Around Chantilly

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chantilly

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★ Featured events ★

Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am
Director of Sales Career Meet & Greet at Sunrise Senior Living →
Sunrise at Reston Town Center, 1778 Fountain Dr, Reston
4:00 pm
The Closet's Everything Christmas →
The Moose - Herndon Lodge 2274, 779 Center St, Herndon, VA, 20170,
3:00 pm
Fall Fun Fest! →
14550 Lee Rd, Chantilly
3:00 pm
5th Annual Fall Festival →
5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
3:00 pm
St. Joseph's 20th Anniversary Craft Fair →
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 750 Peachtree St, Herndon
10:00 am

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Other local events

Ghost Doctors' UFO Adventure At The Smithsonian Air and Space Udvar-Hazy Center-Columbus Day Wknd! →
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly
3:15 pm
Rotary Lunch Mtng 10/13: Centreville & Chantilly Club →
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
11:45 am
The Future of Leadership is Human: How Compassionate Leaders Build High-Performing Teams →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl., Suite 200, Chantilly, VA
11:30 am
Rotary Lunch Mtng 10/20: Centreville & Chantilly Club →
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
11:45 am
Chantilly Regional Library Fall Used Book Sale →
Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly
6:00 pm
Open House at Paul VI →
42341 Braddock Rd, Chantilly
1:00 pm
MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS! Wilding Data Centers & Our Communities FUNdraiser | Afternoon GALA! →
Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, 5301 Walney Rd, Centreville
3:00 pm
Rotary Lunch Mtng 10/27: Centreville & Chantilly Club →
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
11:45 am

📣 Chantilly Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Chantilly. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Centreville

Fight against invasive plants in Fairfax grows (fairfaxtimes.com)
Two new restaurants for Rockville (storereporter.com)

Herndon

Community activist running for Herndon Town Council backs ending use of Flock cameras (ffxnow.com)
Aisles of opportunity (fairfaxtimes.com)
12 New Northern Virginia Dessert and Candy Shops Serving Up Sweet Treats (northernvirginiamag.com)

Ok Chantilly! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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