🌱 Patch AM: Manassas Park SNAP users: what to do when your new card arrives

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In today's newsletter:

• Manassas Park SNAP users: what to do when your new card arrives
• When and where Manassas Park volleyball plays its next big matches

Also on today's calendar: Called To Praise Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia begins issuing chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards (nbc29.com) — Manassas Park SNAP recipients are among the first in Virginia to receive new chip-enabled EBT cards designed to reduce fraud and protect grocery benefits. Residents should confirm their contact information with social services, watch their mail for the replacement card, activate it promptly, and update PINs before the old card deactivates 60 days after mailing.
   

• Prep roundup: Skyline rallies past Warren County in volleyball (nvdaily.com) — Manassas Park's volleyball team is on the road twice soon, visiting Skyline on Thursday and Warren County on September 22 in key Class 3 Northwestern District matchups. The roundup also highlights Skyline's five-set win over Warren County and other regional high school sports results.
   

📸 Around Manassas Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas Park

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Called To Praise Band →
  Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
  4:00 pm
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

Thursday September 17
• ESOL Conversation Group →
  Manassas Park VA
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• ESL Beginners →
  Manassas Park VA
  11:00 am
• Local History Walking Tour Group
  Central Library -
  11:00 am
• Game Night →
  Manassas Park VA
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Spanish Storytime →
  Manassas Park VA
  10:30 am
• Traditional Crafts of the 18th Century Festival
  Central Library -
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• FREE Music Bingo Night Every Wednesday | Manassas Park VA | Drink Specials & Prizes →
  The All American Steakhouse, 110 Park Central Plz, Manassas Park
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• FREE Music Bingo Night Every Wednesday | Manassas Park VA | Drink Specials & Prizes →
  The All American Steakhouse, 110 Park Central Plz, Manassas Park
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Get Ready for an Extraordinary Afternoon of Music with the U.S. Army Chorus! →
  St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Rd, Clifton
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• FREE Music Bingo Night Every Wednesday | Manassas Park VA | Drink Specials & Prizes →
  The All American Steakhouse, 110 Park Central Plz, Manassas Park
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TJX posted a job opening for Front end supervisor in Manassas. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Manassas

• Musty-Smelling Tap Water Only Temporary, Manassas City Officials Say (patch.com)
• Factory of Fear: Outbreak Spreads to Manassas (princewilliamliving.com)

Centreville

• Centreville's 41-acre Trinity Centre office park could be replaced with housing (ffxnow.com)

Vienna

• GMU Student Builds Family Treats Into New Pop-Up Bakery Business (patch.com)

Ok Manassas Park! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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