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You won't want to miss Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Fort Hunt Patch calendar

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Hi Fort Hunt! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

🎃 Hosting a Halloween event in Fort Hunt? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
  • Adolescent Mental Health Forum at Aldersgate United Methodist Church
  • Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ALEXANDRIA VA S19314 in Alexandria. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spencer's in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Hunt here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Vernon

  • Ban on boat, trailer parking approved for some Dranesville District roads (ffxnow.com)

Springfield

  • Multiple drawbridge openings set for next two days on Woodrow Wilson Bridge (alxnow.com)
  • Alexandria to consider revised flood plan (fox5dc.com)
  • Man charged after machete attack in Alexandria's Arlandria neighborhood (alxnow.com)

Arlington

  • Arlington Restaurant Week 2026 Returns With Dining Deals Across The County (patch.com)
  • Arlington Afterschool Celebration To Feature STEM, Debate, Live Music (patch.com)

Ok Fort Hunt! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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