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🌱 Patch AM: Movie Nite: Frequency and Timecop Sat August 22 @ 7:30 - 11:59 pm FREE, donations appreciated and 12 more events
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Hey there, Del Ray! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- We are Hiring! Caregivers, Med Techs, Servers, Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers and Concierge at Sunrise at Bluemont Park
- We are Hiring! Registered Nurses and LPNs at Sunrise at Bluemont Park
- AARP Work and Jobs Pop-Up at Cultural Festival at Oronoco Bay Park
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Warmer with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray
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★ Featured events ★
- We are Hiring! Caregivers, Med Techs, Servers, Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers and Concierge →
Sunrise at Bluemont Park, 5910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
2:00 pm - We are Hiring! Registered Nurses and LPNs →
Sunrise at Bluemont Park, 5910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
2:00 pm - AARP Work and Jobs Pop-Up at Cultural Festival →
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
11:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Movie Nite: Frequency and Timecop Sat August 22 @ 7:30 - 11:59 pm FREE, donations appreciated →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
7:30 pm - Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go (Register by 8/19) Sun August 23 @ 6:00 →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
6:00 pm - First Day of School (Traditional Calendar)
Alexandria , VA 22314 - Stability in Motion
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
6:30 pm - "For the Love of Virginia" GWW Call for Entry Deadline Mon August 24 @ 11:59 pm →
Online
11:59 pm - Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
9:00 am - Nature Journaling Club Sat August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
10:00 am - Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm - Del Ray Poetry Reading →
2300 Mt. Vernon Ave
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🗞 Nearby News
Alexandria
- Alexandria Moves to Modernize Historic Design Guidelines (thezebra.org)
- Alexandria Math Teacher Aims To Open Doors To STEM Competitions, Scholarships (patch.com)
- Alexandria expands school zone speed camera program as classes resume (wusa9.com)
Old Town Alexandria
- Mount Vernon Trail wins public vote for national Hall of Fame induction (alxnow.com)
Arlington
- Brambleton Man Accused Of Trying To Strike Arlington Police Officer (patch.com)
Ok Del Ray! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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