🌱 Patch AM: What Mount Vernon neighbors discovered at this packed Bryant High School block party

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In today's newsletter:

• What Mount Vernon neighbors discovered at this packed Bryant High School block party
• How a packed student section is reshaping Mount Vernon volleyball nights

Also on today's calendar: Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: A blend of sun and clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• It's All About Community (mountvernongazette.com) — Hundreds of neighbors recently packed Bryant High School for United Community's ALX South Block Party, highlighting services and groups rooted in the Mount Vernon area. From Mount Vernon District police and the Lions Club to health, childcare, immigration, and financial resources, residents could connect directly with organizations that support local safety, wellness, and self-sufficiency. Food vendors and performances rounded out the community-focused celebration.
   

• Mount Vernon girls' volleyball draws huge student turnout (fairfaxtimes.com) — Mount Vernon High School's girls' volleyball team is drawing big, enthusiastic student crowds despite a tough start to the season and a key injury. Coach Lauren Dentler is leaning on senior leadership, rising juniors, and a "next ball mentality" to keep momentum going. She hopes the strong turnout at recent home and tournament matches will energize more Mount Vernon fans to fill the stands this fall.
   

📸 Around Mount Vernon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Journey Through Mount Vernon with AARP Virginia →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon
  9:30 am
Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Back to School Night
  Centre Ridge Elementary School Centre Ridge Elementary
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fun Acting Classes for the Kids! →
  Burgundy Farm Country Day School, 3700 Burgundy Rd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary →
  Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Community Meal →
  5952 Franconia Rd, Franconia
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Colonial Market & Fair →
  Mount Vernon, Mt Vernon
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Colonial Market and Fair →
  Goeorge Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  9:00 am

📣 Mount Vernon Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Girls Varsity Golf vs Thomas A Edison High School
  Edison High School Pohick Bay Golf Course
  4:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Golf vs Thomas A Edison High School
  Hayfield Secondary School Pohick Bay Golf Course
  4:00 pm
• Coed Varsity Golf vs Yorktown High School
  Hayfield Secondary School Pohick Bay Golf Course
  4:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Golf vs Yorktown High School
  Hayfield Secondary School Pohick Bay Golf Course
  4:30 pm
• Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Hayfield High School
  Hayfield Secondary School Hayfield Secondary
  4:30 pm
• Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Fairfax High School
  West Potomac High School West Potomac High
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Legal Administrative Specialist in Fort Belvoir. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

• Hilda G. Rasmussen, 90, of West Bend, WI (washingtoncountyinsider.com)
• USACE Picks Six Firms for $50M Navigation, Data Contract (executivebiz.com)
• Fairfax County board considers tightening rules for contributions to local nonprofits (ffxnow.com)

Franconia

• Public Safety - Week of September 4, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com)

Lorton

• Local Event: Oktoberfest 2026! (patch.com)
• Virginia Craft Beer Cup 2016 Winners Announced (yoursforgoodfermentables.com)

Ok Mount Vernon! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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