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🌱 Patch AM: Tree Rescue at Laurel Hill Park Central Green and 10 more events
Happening soon: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on the Lorton Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Lorton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
- Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs South County Secondary at Stadium Field/Track
- Girls JV Volleyball vs South County Secondary at West Springfield High
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton
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★ Featured events ★
- Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs South County Secondary
Stadium Field/Track
7:30 pm - Girls JV Volleyball vs South County Secondary
West Springfield High
5:00 pm - Girls Freshman Volleyball vs South County Secondary
West Springfield High
5:00 pm - Boys Varsity Volleyball @ South County Secondary
South County High > Gym (Main)
6:30 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs South County Secondary
West Springfield High
6:30 pm - Girls Varsity Football vs South County Secondary
Edison High
8:00 pm - Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Fairfax High School
South County High > Gym (Main)
5:00 pm - Girls JV Volleyball vs Fairfax High School
South County High > Gym (Main)
5:00 pm - Boys Freshman Football vs South County Secondary
Carter G. Woodson High
5:30 pm - Woodson at South County →
South County, 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton
7:00 pm - Tree Rescue at Laurel Hill Park Central Green →
Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton
9:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lorton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Slogans that fit to a T(shirt) (altoonamirror.com)
- MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 2 St. Frances Academy falls to St. James Performance Academy (maxpreps.com)
- Fairfax County police officer, a 23-year veteran on the force charged, accused of shoplifting (washingtontimes.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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