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Hello Fort Hunt! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
  • 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer at Fort Hunt Park
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Lake Braddock Secondary School at West Potomac High

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday October 6
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Lake Braddock Secondary School
    West Potomac High
    6:30 pm
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Lake Braddock Secondary School
    Lake Braddock Secondary
    7:15 pm
  • Girls Varsity Football vs South County Secondary
    Stadium Field/Track
    8:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Girls JV Field Hockey @ CG Woodson High School
    Carter G. Woodson High > Stadium Field/Track
    6:00 pm
  • Girls JV Field Hockey vs West Potomac High School
    Carter G. Woodson High > Stadium Field/Track
    6:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs West Potomac High School
    Carter G. Woodson High > Stadium Field/Track
    7:15 pm
    • Tuesday October 13
  • Adolescent Mental Health Forum →
    Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday October 15
  • Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
    10:00 am
    • Sunday October 18
  • Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
    To Be Provided
    2:30 pm
    • Saturday October 24
  • Halloween Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary →
    Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Gana-A'Yoo, Limited - Antarctic Program posted a job opening for Janitor in Fort Belvoir. Apply here.
  • Serco Group, plc posted a job opening for Quality Control Manager-MFLC in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Hunt here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Vernon

  • Tour de Mount Vernon Returns Oct. 31, 2026 (thezebra.org)
  • Several homes struck by gunfire near Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley; police search for suspects (dcnewsnow.com)

Fort Belvoir

Springfield

  • British lawmaker calls for audit after U.S. charges tech executives with concealing company's Russian ownership (voanews.com)
  • Veterans Shouldn't Have to Find Benefits They've Earned. A New Federal Push Moves Closer to Brian Kelly's Vision. (military.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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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