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🌱 Patch AM: South County Volleyball Dig Pink Night and 10 more events

You won't want to miss Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Lorton Patch calendar

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Good day Lorton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
  • Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School at South County High > Gym (Main)
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School at South County High > Gym (Main)

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • White SUV Driver Flees After Striking, Killing 44-Year-Old Pedestrian In Springfield: Police (dailyvoice.com)

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  • KDC Fairfax Expands Bathroom Vanities and Remodeling Services in VA (usatoday.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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