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🌱 Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library and 7 more events

And on the Franconia Patch calendar - Community Meal

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Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Community Meal
  • Island Creek community yard sale
  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

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Other local events
    Thursday September 17
  • Back to School Night
    Twain Middle
    6:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ John Lewis High School
    John R. Lewis High
    6:30 pm
  • Boys JV Football @ Thomas A Edison High School
    Edison High
    7:15 pm
  • Boys JV Football vs James Madison High School
    Hayfield Secondary
    7:15 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Herndon High School
    Westfield High > Stadium Field
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 24
  • Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library →
    George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
    10:00 am
    • Saturday September 26
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival →
    Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
    10:00 am
    • Sunday October 4
  • Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser →
    Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton
    1:00 pm

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Ok Franconia! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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