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π± Patch AM: Tree Rescue at Laurel Hill Park Central Green and 8 more events
Also check out 9th Annual Bill Mehr Banquet on the Lorton Patch calendar

Hi there, Lorton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 9th Annual Bill Mehr Banquet at St. Matthews Lutheran Church
- Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
- Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 69, low: 63.
- Monday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
📸 Around Lorton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton
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★ Featured events ★
- 9th Annual Bill Mehr Banquet →
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 12351 All Saints Pl, Woodbridge
6:00 pm - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm - Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Haunt: Dark Encounters →
Workhouse Art Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
9:00 pm - FPV Field Day →
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9:00 am - Mini-Camp #6 →
South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton
2:00 pm - Haunt: Dark Encounters →
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7:00 pm - Uncle Ping's Street Foods at Fair Winds Brewing →
Fair Winds Brewing Company, 7000 Newington Rd, 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 - Girls JV Field Hockey vs South County Secondary
Stadium Field/Track
6:15 pm - Tree Rescue at Laurel Hill Park Central Green →
Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lorton PatchAM possible:
- EZ Mobility Company — (703) 436-8883
- Trouble Defense LLC — 7038350692
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- When an emergency happens, every second counts.
Fairfax County residents and business owners can now take an extra step to help first responders by creating a free Community Connect profile. … (Nextdoor )
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodbridge. Apply here.
- Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas posted a job opening for NVCLC - Featherstone - Direct Support Professional (Sat, Sun & Mon 3P - 11P or Sat & Sun 3P - 11P) (68453) in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodbridge
- Number Of Prince William Public Schools Earning State's Highest Rating Doubled Since 2025 (patch.com)
Fort Belvoir
- Soldier sentenced to two years in prison for indecent recording of 2024 group sexual assault of ROTC student at JBLM (stripes.com)
- Ex-NFL player Darron Lee to stand trial September 2027 after partner's alleged murder (timesfreepress.com)
- Obituary: Ronald 'Ron-Ronnie' E. Pelletier (pressherald.com)
Franconia
- Fairfax County proposes 50-year tax breaks for some affordable housing projects (ffxnow.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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