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In today's newsletter:
- Fairfax Station airman earns promotion in New York Air National Guard
Also on today's calendar: Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• People and Places - Week of October 2, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Fairfax Station resident Jacob Nappi has been promoted to major in the New York Air National Guard, earning recognition for his leadership and performance. The broader roundup also covers Fairfax County park service award honorees, new regional health and education grants, and other Northern Virginia achievements that may interest local families and professionals.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairfax Station
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★ Featured events ★
- Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! →
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd, Clifton
4:00 pm - Breast Cancer Awareness →
8517 Rixlew Ln, Manassas
10:00 am - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm - 2026 Running with the Saints 5K →
All Saints Catholic School, 9294 Stonewall Rd, Manassas
8:00 am
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Sterling ASL social
Starbucks Coffee Company, 526 E Market St, Leesburg
9:00 am - Books Beyond the Bell
Eagle View Elementary > Library
4:30 pm - Mason Bands Concert: West Side Story (2026)
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
7:30 pm - XC- VCAC Meet #2 (MS and HS) →
Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station
3:30 pm - Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! at EagleBank Arena →
4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax
7:00 pm - Craft Day at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum →
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station
1:00 pm - Pop, Jazz & Blues at Night →
The Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Rd, Burke
7:00 pm - 5th Annual Fall Festival →
5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
3:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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🗞 Nearby News
George Mason
- George Mason helps teachers bring quantum science into K-12 classrooms (gmu.edu)
- Annual festival will feature over 50 writers (fairfaxtimes.com)
- Who Is Still Listening to Mike Pence? (gmufourthestate.com)
Fairfax
- Fairfax County residents can still claim a free tree for their home (ffxnow.com)
- Early voting underway in Fairfax County (fairfaxtimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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