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🌱 Tree Rescue at the Old Clifton Elementary School and 9 more events

And on the Clifton Patch calendar - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala

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Coffee in hand, Clifton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
  • 5th Annual Fall Festival
  • Girls Varsity Football vs Lake Braddock Secondary School at Robinson Secondary

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 48 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday October 6
  • Girls Varsity Football vs Lake Braddock Secondary School
    Robinson Secondary
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Girls JV Field Hockey @ Westfield High School
    Westfield High > Stadium Field
    6:15 pm
  • Orchestra Fall Concert
    Centreville High > Auditorium
    7:00 pm
  • October Pack Meeting →
    UMES Cafeteria, 13611 Springstone Drive, Clifton
    7:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Westfield High School
    Westfield High > Stadium Field
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • Boys Freshman Football vs Centreville High School
    Chantilly High > Stadium Field/Track
    5:30 pm
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs Wakefield High School
    Centreville High > Gym #1 Gym #2 Gym #3(Main Gym)
    5:45 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • Tree Rescue at the Old Clifton Elementary School →
    Old Clifton Elementary School, Clifton
    9:00 am
    • Thursday October 15
  • Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
    10:00 am
    • Sunday October 25
  • Tree Rescue at Johnny Moore Park →
    Johnny Moore Park, 13300 Ivakota Farm Rd, Clifton
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need some honest opinions because this situation has left me very confused.
    I asked about my missing cat, Tobi, on September 15. The homeowner had previously told me that he was still there and that she was feeding him twice… (Nextdoor Wolf Run)
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Cashier in Clifton. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton here.

🗞 Nearby News

George Mason

  • Cool-headed Duquense rally late with a pair of goals to beat nine-man George Mason, 2-1 (pittsburghsoccernow.com)
  • Library hosts an open house on Oct. 17 before it closes for renovations (annandaletoday.com)
  • MediaJustice brings AI governance fight to Oakland with screening of 'Ghost in the Machine' (oaklandnorth.net)

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  • 13-Year-Old Driver Loses Control, Crashes Car Into Power Pole In Fairfax County: Police (patch.com)

Fairfax

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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