🌱 Patch AM: When Mason Neck’s fall colors will peak for Lorton leaf-peepers

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In today's newsletter:

• When Mason Neck's fall colors will peak for Lorton leaf-peepers

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as hot, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: A blend of sun and clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your fall 2026 guide to leaf-peeping in Virginia (vadogwood.com) — Mason Neck State Park in Lorton is spotlighted as a prime Northern Virginia leaf-peeping destination, with peak color expected from mid-to-late October. You're encouraged to explore the Eagle Spur Trail and Belmont Bay views, alongside a statewide roundup of other top foliage drives, hikes, and parks from the Blue Ridge to Coastal Virginia.
   

📸 Around Lorton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse OPEN HOUSE →
  8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Coed Varsity Golf @ Robinson Secondary School
  Robinson Secondary School Twin Lakes Golf Course
  4:50 pm
• SCHS Back to School Night
  South County High School South County High
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Coed Varsity Golf @ Robinson Secondary School
  South County High School Robinson Secondary
  4:00 pm
• Boys Freshman Football @ Fairfax High School
  Robinson Secondary School Stadium Field
  5:30 pm
• Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Hayfield High School
  South County High School South County High > Gym (Main)
  5:30 pm
• Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Westfield High School
  South County High School South County High
  7:00 pm
• Boys JV Football @ Fairfax High School
  Robinson Secondary School Stadium Field
  7:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Hayfield High School
  South County High School South County High > Gym (Main)
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Robinson Secondary School
  South County High School Robinson Secondary
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Fishing Derby →
  The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, Fort Belvoir
  8:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

• Hilda G. Rasmussen, 90, of West Bend, WI (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
• USACE Picks Six Firms for $50M Navigation, Data Contract (executivebiz.com)
• Fairfax County board considers tightening rules for contributions to local nonprofits (ffxnow.com)

Franconia

• Public Safety - Week of September 4, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com)

Springfield

• West Springfield Community Newsletter for Thursday, Sept. 3 (lookouteugene-springfield.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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