🌱 Patch AM: How a rising star horse just claimed a national title in Leesburg

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In today's newsletter:

• How a rising star horse just claimed a national title in Leesburg

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orpheus Rises to the Top to Claim USEA/USEF 7-Year-Old Developing… (useventing.com) — A national 7-year-old developing horse eventing championship at Morven Park in Leesburg saw Dutch Warmblood Orpheus claim the title after strong dressage, show jumping, and cross-country performances. Rider Amber Birtcil highlighted the gelding's boldness and steady development, while other young horses and riders also delivered notable results. The event underscores Leesburg's role as a key venue for elite equestrian competition.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Leesburg

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• 7th Annual Live4Lane Memorial 5K & Resource Fair →
  Lowes Island Community Center, 47620 Saulty Dr, Sterling
  8:00 am
• Fall Festival & Oktoberfest →
  St Bridget of Ireland Church, 1024 W Main St, Berryville
  10:00 am
• Fall Festival by Joshua's Hands →
  Historic Walnut Creek Farm, 39550 Meadowlark Dr, Hamilton
  10:00 am
• Celebrate Purcellville →
  Purcellville
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 11
• W&OD From Rail to Trail →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Grade 3-6 Children's Book Club: American Girl →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  4:00 pm
• Cash-Flow Breakfast Club Loudoun VA: Multifamily & Commercial Masterclass! →
  20116 Ashbrook Pl, Ashburn
  5:45 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Spooky Yappy Hour →
  Spanky's Shenanigans, 538 E Market St, Leesburg
  5:30 pm
• Makerspace: Halloween Tote Bag →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Citizenship Preparation →
  Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg
  7:00 pm
• Trivia Night! →
  October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop, 7 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Dracula's Midnight Masquerade →
  Dodona Manor, 312 E Market St, Leesburg
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• At Leesburg Wegmans and they are cranking the hard rock again!
  Just finished Smoke On The Water, now we're rocking out to Iron Butterfly' "InA Gadda Davida "—I hope it's the long version! (Nextdoor Potomac Crossing)
• Oct 08
  Fall leaves Beautiful blooms Misty vibes over the water fountain/pond Team effort to bury the water line for the new community Take a guess—how… (Nextdoor Lansdowne On The Potomac)

• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Leesburg. Apply here.
• City of Leesburg posted a job opening for Police Detective in Leesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leesburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ashburn

• Hot Pot Legend apparently closes for good at One Loudoun (theburn.com)
• Ross, Buckhead buy Virginia Doyle (asianhospitality.com)
• Loudoun County nursery donates 1,000 native plants to help communities flourish (wjla.com)

Purcellville

• Eastern Christian Football 2026 Varsity Receiving Yards Stat Leaders (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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