🌱 Patch AM: What the new Seven Corners water tank means for Falls Church homes

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In today's newsletter:

• What the new Seven Corners water tank means for Falls Church homes
• See how Falls Church runners fared at the massive Third Battle meet

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; a stray a.m. shower, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Planning Commission approves Seven Corners water tank (annandaletoday.com) — A new, much larger Fairfax Water tank approved for Seven Corners will replace an aging facility once owned by the City of Falls Church and still serving parts of Falls Church, Bailey's Crossroads, and Arlington. Construction starting in 2027 will displace nine households, with relocation assistance promised, and is intended to fix low water pressure and improve fire protection as development grows.
   

• Third Battle Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Falls Church High School runners turned in solid performances at the large Third Battle Invitational cross-country meet, with multiple boys and girls posting competitive 5K times against teams from across Virginia and the region. The detailed results list dozens of Falls Church athletes by name and mark, offering local families a snapshot of how their students stacked up in JV and varsity races.
   

📸 Around Falls Church

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Falls Church

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
• 48 Blocks: After Hours Salon →
  7777 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
  To Be Provided,
  2:30 pm
Monday October 19
• Apply by 10/19 for the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition! →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  9:00 am
Saturday November 7
• 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K →
  Hayfield Community Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• JLNV Community Grant Program →
  Virtual
  10:30 am
Wednesday October 14
• Women, Wine & Wellness →
  Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church, 706 W Broad St, Falls Church
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• The Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies - Presented by NOVA Nightsky Theater →
  Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 E Broad St, Falls Church
  7:30 pm
Friday October 16
• The Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies - Presented by NOVA Nightsky Theater →
  Falls Church Presbyterian Church, 225 E Broad St, Falls Church
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Lake Barcroft Beach 3 Tree Rescue →
  Lake Barcroft Beach 3, 6409 Waterway Dr, Falls Church
  9:00 am
• Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival Postponed to October 17 Due to Storm →
  City of Falls Church City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church
  9:00 am
Monday October 19
• George Mason Friends New Location and Ribbon Cutting Event →
  United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Little City Dinner Club →
  Falls Church
  6:29 pm

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• EZ Mobility Company — (703) 436-8883
• Lewinsville Presbyterian Church — (703) 356-7200
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Holaaa!
  Tengo a alguien que hace TODA clase de trabajos de hogar! Remodelación, jardinería, cortar palos, el have de todo. Es un perfeccionista y hace el… (Nextdoor Westlawn)

• City of Falls Church, Virginia posted a job opening for Recreation Worker - Youth Sports Referee in Falls Church. Apply here.
• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

• Poker champions roll the dice in Rockville with a colorful new fusion cafe (thebanner.com)

Arlington

• Arlington Restaurant Week Returns Oct. 12 With 70+ Restaurants Near Alexandria, VA (thezebra.org)
• 1905 N Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22207 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• Cresthaven - First Floor Bedroom, Modern Farmhouse Plan, PCI 22205, Arlington, VA 22205 (zillow.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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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