🌱 What will Dumfries council decide on the new grocery store?

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In today's newsletter:

• What will Dumfries council decide on the new grocery store?
• Ohio Players bringing classic funk to Dumfries this Sunday night
• Thinking about investing? Join this no-pitch real estate meetup Wednesday

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dumfries grocery permits return to council Tuesday (potomaclocal.com) — Dumfries Town Council is set to vote Tuesday on key permits for a large grocery store, drive-thru pharmacy, and additional retail on Old Stage Coach Road, after unanimously approving the rezoning last month. The project, by Bridgeline Development, could bring a Publix-sized supermarket to town, but the chain isn't officially named in Tuesday's agenda items.
   

• Virginia upcoming events Oct 05 (lemonwire.com) — Dumfries residents have a notable option close to home this week: the Ohio Players perform at The Rose Gaming Resort on Sunday evening, October 11. The statewide roundup also highlights concerts, theater, sports, and family events across Virginia, giving you plenty of choices if you're up for a short drive beyond town.
   

• DMV Oct REI Meet-up! (10/7/26) @ 6:30pm! (biggerpockets.com) — Real estate investors and curious beginners from Dumfries are invited to a free Northern Virginia REI meetup at Tysons Corner Center this Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. Organizers promise a casual, no-sales-pitch environment for networking, sharing deals, and trading advice, with attendees coming from Dumfries, Prince William County, and across the DC region.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 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 October 7
• Alien Spaceship - Take and Make
  Dumfries Library -
• Health Insurance Assistance
  Dumfries Library - Dumfries Study Room B
  3:30 pm
• Potomac Shores Real Estate Club Meeting 2026 →
  Potomac Shores - Social Barn, 1801 Potomac Shores Parkway, Dumfries
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Alien Spaceship - Take and Make
  Dumfries Library -
• Family Story Time
  Dumfries Library -
  10:30 am
Friday October 9
• Ghost Tours at the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries, VA →
  The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex, 3944 Cameron St, Dumfries
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Ghost Tours at the Weems-Botts Museum →
  The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex, 3944 Cameron St, Dumfries
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
Friday October 16
• Ghost Tours →
  The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex, 3944 Cameron St, Dumfries
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Ghost Tours →
  The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex, 3944 Cameron St, Dumfries
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Community Harvest Festival →
  3896 Lansing Ct, Dumfries
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good evening neighbors, anyone know a plumber?
  With a good rate, please. I have a leaking on my house please. I need help. Thanks, have a blessed night. (Nextdoor Dumfries)

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Loren Sharp leaves FMPD after more than 30 years of service (fortmorgantimes.com)
• SCDNR law enforcement captain graduates from the FBI National Academy (thecaycewestcolumbianews.com)
• 'What do o you want Shaq to do? Spit in the FBI director's face?' – Stephen A. Smith defended Shaquille O'Neal after fan outrage over an honorary FBI badge (newsbreak.com)

Woodbridge

• PHOTOS: County opens two new schools in Occoquan, Woodbridge (princewilliamtimes.com)

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

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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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