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🌱 Planning Friday night? See who’s performing at The Rose in Dumfries.
Dumfries, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Dumfries? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning Friday night? See who’s performing at The Rose in Dumfries.
- How a former Dumfries coach rose to Maryland baseball’s front office
Also on today's calendar: BINGO on The Occoquan and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do trees and dogs have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
- Tuesday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia upcoming events Aug 10 (lemonwire.com) — Dumfries residents can catch the Luther ReLives show at The Rose Gaming Resort on Friday, August 14, part of a packed week of concerts and events statewide. From big-name tours in Bristow to circus shows in Tysons, the schedule offers plenty of options if you’re up for a short drive beyond town. 
• Swope Hires Sal Colangelo As Terps Baseball General Manager - University of Maryland Athletics (umterps.com) — A new University of Maryland baseball general manager, Sal Colangelo, has deep roots in Prince William County, including past roles at Potomac High School in Dumfries and C.D. Hylton in Woodbridge. His long success with the Bethesda Big Train and regional coaching ties underscore how local talent continues to reach major collegiate programs while staying connected to area schools and youth baseball.
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★ Featured events ★
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BINGO on The Occoquan →
551 Harbor Side St, Woodbridge
6:00 pm -
Fridays at 5 Free Concert Series →
Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
5:00 pm
Monday August 10
Friday August 14
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Other local events
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Doodling on Shells
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Onyx Project Orchestra Petting Zoo
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Summer Scavenger Hunt
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Teen Book Club →
Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Dr, Dumfries
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Doodling on Shells
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Luther Re-Lives →
The Rose Gaming Resort, 17680 Colonial St, Dumfries
7:00 pm -
The Big Flea returns to The Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th →
Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
4:00 pm -
Fridays at 5 FREE Concert Series →
Sean T. Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge
9:00 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Sunday August 16
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Not everyone gets to have a Friday or a weekend just because the calendar says so.
I used to be one of those employees. So I feel a bit guilty saying it to a group. If its a Friday for you, I hope you enjoy it! If not, you're in my… (Nextdoor Prince William Estates)
- Churchill Downs Incorporated posted a job opening for Prep Cook (Part Time) in Dumfries. Apply here.
- US Marine Corps posted a job opening for Custodial Worker A03 in Quantico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dumfries here.
🗞 Nearby News
Quantico
- Profiles Of Valor: Lt. Col. Harold ‘Injun Joe' Bauer (USMC) (chattanoogan.com)
- Stafford County Deputy Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Prince William Crash (potomaclocal.com)
- DHS Secretary Takes a Break to Work Out with Lara Trump on Fox News: ‘We Need to Look Intimidating!' (mediaite.com)
Woodbridge
- Used 2026 Lotus Emira for Sale in Woodbridge, VA (edmunds.com)
- 15346 Gunsmith Ter, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
- La Plata Man Accused of Striking Two Women and Grabbing Gun During Disturbance in Charles County (smnewsnet.com)
Ok Dumfries! 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: Bark (Thank you John D. for sending it in!)
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