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🌱 Patch AM: Used Bike Sale and 8 more events
Coming up: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on the Del Ray Patch calendar

Hi Del Ray! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
- MT Vernon Vintage, Antique & Artisan Market on Fort Hunt Road
- 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K at Hayfield Community Park
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A brief morning shower, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📸 Around Del Ray
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray
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★ Featured events ★
- Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am - MT Vernon Vintage, Antique & Artisan Market on Fort Hunt Road →
8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
8:00 am - 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K →
Hayfield Community Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
8:00 am
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
- Bilingual Storytime
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
10:30 am - Baby and Toddler Time
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am - Used Bike Sale →
1502 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
9:00 am - Volunteer in the Gardens Sat October 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
9:00 am - STEAM-tastic: DIY Masquerade Masks (Ages 8 to Adult; Register by 10/13) Sat October 17 @ 10:00 am - →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
10:00 am - STEAM-tastic Activities @ the Spooky Mad Science Expo (All Ages; Drop-in) Sat October 17 @ 3:00 pm - →
Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria
3:00 pm - Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go (Register by 10/14) Sun October 18 @ 6:00 pm →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
6:00 pm - Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance) Tue October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - FREE, donations app →
Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
7:00 pm - Musical She Loves Me at Little Theatre of Alexandria →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Del Ray PatchAM possible:
- Essen Alexandria — (571) 630-3977
- Adama Grace Pilates Studio — 7033381216
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🗞 Nearby News
Alexandria
- Alexandria VA Schools See Score Gains at 16 of 17 Schools - One Earned Virginia's Top Rating (thezebra.org)
- Arlington Restaurant Week Returns Oct. 12 With 70+ Restaurants Near Alexandria, VA (thezebra.org)
- Alexandria Jazz Singer Pat Mcartor Marks Her 100th Birthday by Performing at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, Where Thursday Night Shows Have Defined Her Del Ray Life (chicagomusicguide.com)
Old Town Alexandria
- Why Alexandria Shoppers Are Heading to King Street This Sunday to Finish Their Holiday Lists Early (thezebra.org)
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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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