🌱 Patch AM: How AR-1 zoning shapes land use on Karcich Oak Court

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• How AR-1 zoning shapes land use on Karcich Oak Court

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Tag Sale and 9 more events.

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• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 14123 Karcich Oak Ct, Leesburg, VA 20176 (redfin.com) — A specific property on Karcich Oak Court in Leesburg falls under the Agricultural Rural-1 zoning district, which emphasizes preserving farmland, open space, and rural character. The rules limit residential density while supporting compatible agricultural, tourism, and rural-economy uses, shaping how nearby land can be developed and what kinds of activities are encouraged there.
   

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Saturday October 10
• Purcellville Tag Sale →
  Purcellville
  8:00 am
• Celebrate Purcellville →
  Purcellville
  9:00 am
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• LC3' Pints 4 Paws Celebration and Fundraiser for Community Cats →
  Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Ln, Leesburg
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• 2026 Davis Mansion Tours →
  The Davis Mansion at Morven Park, 17269 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg
  10:00 am
• B-Movie Club: Ghoulies →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Makerspace: Design a Mug →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Makerspace: Glowforge 101 →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  11:00 am
• Meet Your Neighbor →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  2:00 pm
• SciFi/Fantasy Book Club - All Systems Red by Martha Wells →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Citizenship Preparation →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• W&OD From Rail to Trail →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Ashburn

• Ashburn's Christian Puccio on his journey to opening Oak & Ember (theburn.com)
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Purcellville

• Patrick Henry is the Best Worst College in America (focusonthefamily.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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