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Coming up on the Great Falls Patch calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers and LPN Med Care Managers

Tuesday September 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Great Falls! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • We are Hiring! Caregivers and LPN Med Care Managers at Sunrise at Reston Town Center
  • Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show at Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  • GFES 4-6 Back to School Night (Parents & Caregivers Only) at Great Falls Elementary School

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine; near-record heat, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Resume Writing 101 Lab Workshop (ON-SITE) →
    Loudoun County, VA Calendar, 705 East Market Street Suite E, Leesburg
    9:00 am
  • Board of Supervisors Business Meeting →
    Loudoun County, VA Calendar, 1 Harrison St., SE, Leesburg
    4:00 pm
  • Boys Freshman Football @ Robinson Secondary School
    South Lakes High School Robinson Secondary
    5:30 pm
  • Boys JV Football @ Robinson Secondary School
    South Lakes High School Robinson Secondary
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Somebody contacted me and I'm finding it suspicious.
    How do I contact somebody at Next Door to see if it's legit? (Nextdoor Great Falls)
  • The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC posted a job opening for Store Supervisor in Reston. Apply here.
  • Crescent Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Banquet Cook (On Call) | JW Marriott Reston Station in Reston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • Morning Notes for August 31, 2026 (ffxnow.com)
  • Loss of crossing guards creates 'nightmare' at South Lakes HS, RA board members say (ffxnow.com)
  • Senior Data Scientist - Securiport LLC - Reston, VA, US (dice.com)

Herndon

  • FCPS solidifies plan to expand advanced academic programs in all middle schools (ffxnow.com)

McLean

  • $58M Northern Virginia Real Estate Deal Includes McLean Commerce Center (patch.com)
  • Man Charged With Drug Possession After Driving To CIA Headquarters Gate In VA (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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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