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What's Happening This Weekend In And Around Herndon

Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing this weekend in Herndon.

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Can you walk or ride between the Cabooses in Vienna and Herndon? Residents are challenged to try in October.
Can you walk or ride between the Cabooses in Vienna and Herndon? Residents are challenged to try in October. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

Hey, people of Herndon! It's me again, Michael O'Connell, your host of the Herndon Daily.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 56.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 82 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Herndon today:

  1. Take The Vienna To Herndon Caboose Challenge In October (Vienna Patch)
  2. Fundraiser will ask Frying Pan Park cows to moooooove as fast as they can (Inside NoVA)
  3. FCPD Daily News Blog : Hope Cards Come To Fairfax County As Domestic Violence Awareness Month Begins (Press Release Desk )
  4. Lost Rhino to Host 10th Annual Cornhole Fundraiser (Loudoun Now)
  5. Ordinance Banning Firearms At Town-Owned Buildings Approved On 4-3 Council Vote (Herndon Patch)
  6. Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Route 28 In Herndon (Herndon Patch)
  7. Brunch Spots with Amazing Mimosas and Bloody Marys, from Arlington to Loudoun (northernvirginiamag.com)
  8. As car tax bills become due, residents question increase (Fairfaxtimes.com)
  9. Stinky Yard Debris Piles Up at Some Fairfax County Homes (NBC4 Washington)
  10. Fairfax Removes Arrest Blotter Over ICE Data Sharing Concerns (DCist)
  11. FCFRD News Blog : Fight Hunger In Fairfax County! Donate To The Stuff The Bus Food Drive On October 9 (Press Release Desk )
  12. Use Your Best Pumpkin From A Patch Near Herndon To Make A Pie (Herndon Patch)
  13. Extended Express Lanes in Virginia may help ease traffic on I-495 (WTOP)

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This weekend in Herndon:

Saturday, October 2

  • Fox Mill Estates Community Yard Sale (8:00 AM)

Sunday, October 3

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Red Shoe 5k Run & Walk (8:00 AM)

Herndon Patch Notebook

  • Fairfax County Government: "On Saturday, Oct. 2, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw and Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith will lead Team Fairfax in the annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Out of the Darkness Walk." Register today to join Team Fairfax..." (Instagram)
  • Fairfax County Government: "Capital One Hall in Tysons Opens This Weekend 🎵 New performance arts center (built and owned by Capital One) includes a 1,500-seat performance hall, a 250-seat black box theatre called The Vault and classrooms. 🎭 These facilities wi..." (Instagram)
  • Children's Science Center: "Celebrate the season with this Fall themed DIY STEM activity! #DIYSTEM #STEMatHome" (Facebook)
  • Herndon Police Department: "Beautiful blooms 🌸 and a shining sun ☀️ are giving us that #FridayFeeling 🥰! Have a safe and wonderful weekend; HPD is here for you 24/7." (Facebook)
  • Herndon Parks and Recreation Department: "You will want to sign up for this event! First, the t-shirt is soft and the design is cool, you can do the ride or walk when and how long it works for you, and it is a great way to celebrate your town! Join the Town of Herndon, Town of V..." (Facebook)
  • Herndon Elementary School PTA: "Friendly Reminder: First Virtual PTA meeting of the school year. Our new principal, Candace Hunstad, will also hosting a Q&A session. Check your email for login information......" (Facebook)
  • Certified Humane: "Pumpkin spice everything to start off our October? Don't mind if we do! Find these great recipes and others made with certified humane eggs at Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs website! RepostPlus @peteandgerrys - - - - - - #certifiedHumane ..." (Facebook)

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Events:

  • St. Joseph Catholic School - Now Accepting Applications for 2022-2023! (October 1)
  • Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents Nuts and Bolts (October 1)
  • Fox Mill Estates Community Yard Sale (October 2)
  • Native plant sale on Sat. 10/2 from 9am to 2pm (October 2)
  • Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (October 3)
  • Makers, Farmers, Brewers 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Market (October 3)
  • Celebrate Purcellville (October 4)
  • Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (October 4)
  • Little Wild Things Farm's Autumn Salad Share (October 6)
  • 2021 Pathways to Wellness Conference (October 7)
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— Michael O'Connell

About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers.

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