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🌱 Patch AM: Fishing Derby and 10 more events
And check out 82nd Waterford Fair on the Lorton Patch calendar
Good morning Lorton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
- Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Westfield High School at South County High School
- Boys JV Football @ Fairfax High School at Robinson Secondary School
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Friday: Humid with some sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Lorton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton
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★ Featured events ★
- 82nd Waterford Fair →
Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- 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 - Girls JV Volleyball @ Robinson Secondary School
South County High School Robinson Secondary
4:00 pm - Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Robinson Secondary School
South County High School Robinson Secondary
4:00 pm - Boys JV Volleyball @ South County Secondary
South County High School South County High > Gym (Main)
5:00 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Robinson Secondary School
South County High School Robinson Secondary
5:30 pm - FPV Field Day →
Lorton VA
9:00 am - Fishing Derby →
The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, Fort Belvoir
8:30 am - Saint Ann Fall Festival →
Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
10:00 am - Oktoberfest 2026! →
G34.3 Brewing Company, Lorton
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Woodbridge
- Rideshare Driver Traps Women In Car Over Price Dispute: Police (patch.com)
- 24-Year-Old Woman Loses Unborn Child After Woodbridge Hit And Run: Police (patch.com)
Springfield
- Renovations begin this fall at seven Fairfax County playgrounds (ffxnow.com)
- MADD, Uber Rally at Capital Invitational for Safe Choices (investorshangout.com)
- East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, Sept. 8 (lookouteugene-springfield.com)
Burke
- ICE Lodges Detainer for Man Charged in Fatal I-270 Crash That Killed Mother and Daughter (mocoshow.com)
- Olam Tikvah Gives to Holocaust Survivors Ahead of Rosh Hashanah (washingtonjewishweek.com)
Ok Lorton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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