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🌱 Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 7 more events

Coming up: Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library on the Mantua Patch calendar

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What's up Mantua! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library at George Mason Regional Library
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival at Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds
  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation

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

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 22
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Lake Braddock Secondary School
    Lake Braddock Secondary
    6:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Lake Braddock Secondary School
    Carter G. Woodson High
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 23
  • Girls Varsity Cross Country vs Alexandria City High School
    Wakefield Park
    5:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity Cross Country vs Alexandria City High School
    Wakefield Park
    5:30 pm
  • Girls JV Field Hockey vs Robinson Secondary School
    West Springfield High > Stadium Field/Track (not scheduled by NCS)
    6:15 pm
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Oakton High School
    Robinson Secondary
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday October 1
  • Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. →
    Hope Flower Farm And Winery, 40905 Stumptown Rd, Waterford
    11:00 am
    • Sunday October 4
  • Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF →
    Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax
    12:00 pm

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Ok Mantua! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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