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Great Falls, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Great Falls! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Cinderella ballet
  • A Star-Spangled Salute - FREE Patriotic Concert & Family Activities at Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion
  • From America With Song at The Falls Church Episcopal

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

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 55 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Morning drizzle; cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
  • Monday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

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  • Handyman for carpet pad replacement......
    Had a water heater blowout and need a handyman to peel back about 350 square feet of carpet, then remove and replace the padding under. Any… (Nextdoor Great Falls)
  • I have "Bristol H29B22UABCA — this is a 2-ton AC compressor (22,100 BTU)" gas AC unit and need to replace it.
    I was wondering if I can get an estimate? It is a smaller unit and the heat part is working fine. Thanks (Nextdoor Great Falls Towlston)
  • TD Bank, N.A. posted a job opening for Store Supervisor (Great Falls) in Great Falls. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Reston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • Memorial Day 2026: What's Open, Closed Around Reston (patch.com)

Herndon

  • New Beignets & Brew headed to Herndon shopping center (theburn.com)

McLean

  • Memorial Day 2026: What’s Open, Closed Around McLean (patch.com)

Ok Great Falls! 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: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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