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Fairfax, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Fairfax! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will TurbineOneās Fairfax move reshape local tech and jobs?
- What Fairfaxās new budget and speed-limit pilot mean for your street
- How a Fairfax County teacherās birthday gamble turned into $986K
Also on today's calendar: Director of Sales Meet & Greet and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 59, low: 45.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Spanberger announces tech firm's relocation to Fairfax (theriver953.com) ā A California defense-tech company, TurbineOne, is moving its headquarters to Fairfax, bringing a $424,000 investment, 22 new jobs, and an experiential learning site to showcase its AI-powered tools. State and local economic development agencies, including Fairfax County EDA, helped secure the relocation, which leaders say aligns with Virginiaās growing national security and tech ecosystem. 
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ā¢ Fairfax County adopts new budget, seeks ability to lower some speed limits - Fairfax County adopts new budget, seeks ability to lower some speed limits (ffxnow.com) ā Fairfax County supervisors have adopted a $5.7 billion FY 2027 budget that slightly cuts the real estate tax rate, though most homeowners will still see higher bills from rising assessments. The board also set a June 9 hearing on giving the county more power to lower neighborhood speed limits, tied to a nine-location pilot program starting this summer. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Fairfax County Teacher Wins $986K Virginia Lottery Jackpot On Wife's Birthday (patch.com) ā A Fairfax County teacher quietly hit a $986,399 Virginia Lottery jackpot on his wifeās birthday, calling it a life-changing gift. Beyond the lucky win, the lottery notes it sent more than $56 million to Fairfax County K-12 schools last year, part of statewide profits that now cover about 10 percent of Virginiaās public education budget. Ā Ā Ā
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Director of Sales Meet & Greet ā
Sunrise of Hunter Mill, 2863 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton
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Olli Ideas Festival - An Open House for Curious Learners ā
4210 Roberts Rd, Fairfax
10:00 am -
Sunny @ Midnight at Mackenzies this Saturday ā
Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics, 3950 University Dr, Fairfax
8:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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Lacrosse: Boys Varsity vs Alexandria City
Fairfax High
7:15 pm -
Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show ā
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
9:30 am
Wednesday May 6
Sunday May 17
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Bike and Roll To School
Stenwood Elementary
8:00 am -
Sterling ASL social
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons, 526 E Market St, Leesburg
9:00 am -
One-on-One English Conversation Session
Kings Park Library
10:00 am -
Social Hours for Seniors and Retirees
Iranian-American Community Center, 2236C Gallows Rd, Vienna
1:00 pm -
Woodson Crew Restaurant Night
Chipotle Mexican Grill - Fairfax, 11062 Main St, Fairfax
4:00 pm -
Outdoor Track: Boys Varsity at Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon High
5:00 pm -
Outdoor Track: Girls Varsity at Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon High
5:00 pm -
SS-LBSS Lacrosse: Boys JV at South County
South County High
5:45 pm -
Lacrosse: Boys JV vs Alexandria City
Fairfax High
5:45 pm -
Lacrosse: Girls JV at Robinson
Robinson Secondary
5:45 pm
Wednesday May 6
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- State of Virginia posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Dept of Biology in Fairfax. Apply here.
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- Fairfax County Teacher Wins $986K Virginia Lottery Jackpot On Wifeās Birthday (patch.com)
- Fairfax Board Approves Hearing Dates, Plan Reviews For Multiple Reston Developments (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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