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🌱 Will you join Gainesville’s Out of the Darkness Walk this September?
Coming up on the Gainesville Patch calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K
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In today's newsletter:
- Will you join Gainesville's Out of the Darkness Walk this September?
- What could five new data centers mean for Gainesville's Gardner property?
- How did Gainesville's Cardinals fare in their football season opener?
Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 97, low: 71.
- Thursday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, with a high of 99 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prince William Walks Together: Out of the Darkness Walk Returns Sept. 12 (princewilliamliving.com) — On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk will bring hundreds of people to Virginia Gateway in Gainesville to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Residents can register to walk, form or join teams, volunteer, or donate, while also connecting with local mental health resources and an uplifting community focused on hope and support. 
• InsideNoVa Interview: Vega talks data centers, infrastructure needs, future plans and more (insidenova.com) — Prince William Supervisor Yesli Vega discusses looming decisions on data centers, including a renewed push to build five facilities on the 82-acre Gardner property in Gainesville. She outlines her concerns about land use, infrastructure, and affordable housing, while defending large developer donations to her PAC and hinting at future political plans that could shape Gainesville's growth.
• High school football roundup: Colgan's Gabe Huber has career night (insidenova.com) — Gainesville High's football team opened its season with a tough 28–2 loss to South County, despite solid efforts from quarterback Bear Ferhman and receiver Josiah Hill. A broader roundup highlights standout performances from several other Northern Virginia high school teams, giving local fans an early look at who's shining this season.
📸 Around Gainesville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gainesville
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★ Featured events ★
- 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K →
Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton
8:30 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Quilting with Haymarket Quilters Unlimited
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
4:30 pm - Senior Parent Night
Osbourn High School 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Osbourn High School 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
6:00 pm - HG Tech Help
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library -
12:00 pm - Mahjong Game Club
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
2:00 pm - Books on Tap @ Great Mane Brewery
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library -
7:00 pm - Labor Day Weekend (Schools and offices closed)
Manassas , VA 20108 - Bryson Tiller →
Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HG Tech Help
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library -
12:00 pm - English Conversation-Adults
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Group S
6:00 pm - Adventure Time for Adults
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library -
6:00 pm - Quilting with Haymarket Quilters Unlimited
Haymarket Gainesville Neighborhood Library Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurants posted a job opening for Server in Gainesville. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gainesville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Haymarket
- Speed believed to be factor in crash that killed 18-year-old Haymarket driver (wusa9.com)
Manassas
- Washington Manassas Airport cleared to offer commercial airline flights (wtop.com)
- Mayfield Fort: From Civil War Stronghold to Historical Landmark (princewilliamliving.com)
- 16 September Events in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC (northernvirginiamag.com)
Ashburn
- $58M Northern Virginia Real Estate Deal Includes Sterling, Ashburn Properties (patch.com)
- Sterling Pedestrian, 24, Killed In Route 7 Crash: Sheriff (patch.com)
Ok Gainesville! 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
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