Good morning Falls Church! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
What's new at Falls Church's rescheduled plein air art festival?
Also on today's calendar: Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Postponed to October 17 Due to Storms (arlnow.com) — Falls Church's annual plein air festival has been postponed to Saturday, October 17, with events centered at Falls Church City Hall and historic downtown. You can view more than 100 outdoor paintings, vote for a People's Choice winner, watch judging and awards, and even join a Quick Draw competition open to all ages.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
CCPTA Launches "Fill the Break" Out-of-School Food Security Fundraiser! Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge.... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
"Flow" Brings Color, Movement, and Energy to Falls Church Arts —Susan Hillson Read on Patch
Young husky mix found in Broyhill Park while we were walking our dogs tonight during the heavy rain. he has a flea collar but no identification. Impossible to catch, but he followed us to our fenced yard. Animal control is coming to pick him up. … (Nextdoor Broyhill Park)
Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Server in Falls Church. Apply here.
Five Guys posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - 2115 in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tysons
Huge New Fitness Center Planned For Vacant Space At Tysons Galleria: Report (patch.com)
Danish juice and coffee bar opens today in Tysons Corner Center (ffxnow.com)
OpenAI fires safety researchers for mishandling sensitive information. (thecyberwire.com)
Arlington
Listing of the Day: 3917 17th Street N, Arlington (arlnow.com)
Ok Falls Church! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!