🌱 Patch AM: Which McLean-area trails made the cut for top fall adventures?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which McLean-area trails made the cut for top fall adventures?
• How could Fairfax's new growth fund benefit projects in downtown McLean?

Also on today's calendar: Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best Fall Activity in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com) — McLean residents are urged to take advantage of nearby fall favorites, including scenic hikes from trailheads on Old Dominion Drive and Georgetown Pike that showcase Great Falls Park's overlooks and waterfalls. The roundup also highlights Cox Farms' festival and Vienna's Oktoberfest, giving Fairfax County families several options to enjoy the cooler weather.
   

• Fairfax County aims to become 'a player' in regional economic development dealmaking (ffxnow.com) — Fairfax County is reshaping its economic development strategy, creating a new $15 million Economic Growth Fund to more quickly support promising projects. Earlier funds helped the McLean Project for the Arts build its new Berlage Arts & Education Center in downtown McLean, signaling that future incentives could further boost local cultural and business initiatives.
   

📸 Around McLean

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McLean

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★ Featured events ★

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
Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
• Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
  9:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Apply by 10/19 for the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition! →
  Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
  9:00 am
Friday October 23
• Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean →
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Path to Sainthood for Josie's Father →
  St John the Beloved Catholic Church, 6422 Linway Terrace, McLean
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
• MPA to Host Sept. 30 Fall Solos Tea & Talk →
  McLean Project for the Arts, 6910 Fleetwood Rd, McLean
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Preschool Open House - McLean Munchkin Preschool Fall 26-27 Enrollment Day →
  McLean Munchkin Preschool
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Civitan Flea Market Fundraiser →
  4001 15th St N, Arlington
  7:00 am
• Free McLean Workshop: Downsizing Secrets For You or Your Aging Parents →
  6820 Elm St, McLean
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Sunday Worship Service →
  1367 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  10:00 am
• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

• Top 5 Things to Know in October (washingtonfamily.com)
• Noisy vehicle monitoring to start in Fairfax County (wset.com)
• A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World's First K-12 Quantum Computer (natlawreview.com)

Vienna

• 2117 Patty Ln, VIENNA, VA 22182 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• Poll: The best lunch spot in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com)

Arlington

• 5 Injured In Shooting After Arlington House Party Dispute: Police (patch.com)

Ok McLean! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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