🌱 Patch AM: Why one globe-trotting Army veteran chose to settle down in Lorton

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In today's newsletter:

• Why one globe-trotting Army veteran chose to settle down in Lorton

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Margret H.!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sharon Masterson's Love of Learning Led to a Globe-Trotting Life (fairfaxcounty.gov) — A retired Army veteran chose Lorton as her permanent home, drawn by its quiet, nature-filled neighborhoods and easy access to I-95, Metro, and D.C. museums. She now volunteers at Ford's Theatre and Mount Vernon, travels the world with educational tour groups, and shows how Lorton can be a perfect base for active, learning-focused retirees.
   

📸 Around Lorton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• 3rd Annual An Evening of Melanin Magic III: The Jazz Scholarship Experience! →
  Old Hickory Golf Club LLC, 11921 Chanceford Dr, Woodbridge
  3:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Uncle Ping's Street Foods at Fair Winds Brewing →
  Fair Winds Brewing Company, 7000 Newington Rd, Lorton
  12:00 pm
• Dine Out For Dig Pink →
  Yafa Mediterranean Grille, 9033 White Spruce Way, Lorton
  12:00 pm
• Uncle Ping's Street Foods at Fair Winds Brewing Company →
  Fair Winds Brewing Company, 7000 Newington Rd, Lorton
  12:00 pm
• Uncle Ping's Street Foods @ Fair Winds Brewing →
  Fair Winds Brewing Company, 7000 Newington Rd, Lorton
  12:00 pm
• LRES Book Fair Family Shopping
  Laurel Ridge Elementary
  4:15 pm
• Girls Freshman Field Hockey vs West Springfield High School
  South County High
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Field Hockey @ South County Secondary
  South County High
  6:15 pm
• Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Langley High School
  Langley High > Gym #1 (Main Gym)
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• South County Volleyball Dig Pink Night →
  South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Tree Rescue at Laurel Hill Park Central Green →
  Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Lorton. Apply here.
• Harmony Senior Services posted a job opening for housekeeping | Part Time in Lorton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

• Tommy Shields (blogspot.com)
• Pentagon Wants States to Pitch Their Best Case for a New Military Base (clearancejobs.com)

Franconia

• Alexandria church's pumpkin patch supporting charitable causes opens this weekend (alxnow.com)

Springfield

• Noise-abatement pilot program due in early 2027 (fairfaxtimes.com)
• MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 20 De La Salle remains undefeated with 42-0 shutout (newsbreak.com)
• Max HVAC Systems Expands Commercial Services Across Northern Virginia (bogalusadailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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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