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In today's newsletter:

• How will Del Ray's big sewer overhaul affect your block?
• Ready to walk Del Ray's streets to help Alexandria neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School and 11 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Thursday: Very warm and more humid, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Hundreds of Del Ray Sewer Lines Need Work—Residents Can Ask Questions Tuesday (thezebra.org) — Del Ray residents face significant sewer rehabilitation work as Alexandria replaces or repairs hundreds of aging pipes, manholes, and laterals in the Del Ray East area. Before construction ramps up, neighbors can meet city staff at Mount Vernon Community School on Sept. 29 to learn when their blocks will be affected, how parking and water use might change, and how they'll be notified.
   

• They Walked. Alexandria Families Got Help. StepALIVE! Returns Oct. 18 (thezebra.org) — Del Ray streets will host two family-friendly 5K routes when ALIVE!'s StepALIVE! Walkathon returns to George Washington Middle School on Sunday, Oct. 18. Neighbors can walk, form teams, or donate to support groceries, emergency aid, and housing stability for thousands of Alexandria families facing financial strain.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• Admissions Open House at Alexandria Country Day School →
  2400 Russell Rd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey →
  Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Ln, Alexandria
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Concert: Hero Magnus, with spoken word performance by Magus Magnus →
  Galactic Panther, 1303 King St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Grand African Run →
  1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Grief Support Group: Navigating Life After Loss →
  Del Ray Psych & Wellness, LLC, 1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Del Ray Poetry Reading →
  2300 Mt. Vernon Ave
  7:00 pm
• "Carnival of Curiosities" Art Exhibit Opening Reception Fri October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE, →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 31st Annual Art on the Avenue →
  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
• Art on the Avenue 2026 Sat October 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm →
  Mount Vernon Avenue, Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
• STEAM-tastic: Make Scratchboard Art during Art on the Avenue (All Ages; Drop-in) Sat October 3 @ 10: →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Intro to Block Printing (Age 12 to Adult; Register by 9/30) Sun October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance) Mon October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

• Alexandria Choral Society Welcomes Cheryl Lovinsky as New Chorus Manager (thezebra.org)
• Little Theatre of Alexandria Picks Three Winners From 200 One-Act Plays (thezebra.org)
• Alexandria VA Closet Clean-Out: Swap Your Clothes and Support Guest House at Their Swap & Shop (thezebra.org)

Old Town Alexandria

• Dan Murray Returns to Alexandria for a No-Cover Show at Havana 151 on October 1 (thezebra.org)

Arlington

• Arlington, Alexandria Join Forces In $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Case (patch.com)
• 3 Killed In I-395 Exit Ramp Crash After Police Pursuit From Alexandria (patch.com)
• Arlington Man Charged With Assaulting Deputy, Pepper-Spraying Victim: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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