🌱 Patch AM: Curious what George Washington’s whiskey actually tastes like today?

Hi Mount Vernon! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Curious what George Washington's whiskey actually tastes like today?
• Want a plant grown from George Washington's own estate gardens?

Also on today's calendar: Fun Acting Classes for the Kids! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Saturday: Variably cloudy and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mount Vernon Celebrates Virginia Spirits Month with Historic Whiskey, Tastings and Special Discounts (vannuysnewspress.com) — Mount Vernon locals can celebrate Virginia Spirits Month with discounted historic whiskey, bourbon, and brandy from George Washington's reconstructed distillery throughout September. Saturday tastings include a tour, commemorative glass, and estate admission, while a new seven-year bourbon and several special rye labels highlight Washington's legacy as an innovative distiller.
   

• Take Home a Piece of Mount Vernon: Fall Plant Sale Returns Saturday (thezebra.org) — Mount Vernon residents can shop historically connected plants at George Washington's estate this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fall plant sale features native and heirloom varieties, including the exclusive General's Choice line propagated from plants on the property, with free access to the sale area and discounts for Mount Vernon members.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

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
• 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

Tuesday September 15
• Children's Music Program →
  Bethany Lutheran Church, 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria
  6:15 pm
Thursday September 17
• Community Meal →
  5952 Franconia Rd, Franconia
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market →
  8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  8:00 am
• Colonial Market & Fair →
  Mount Vernon, Mt Vernon
  9:00 am
• Mount Vernon Colonial Market and Fair →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  9:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• Children's Music Program →
  Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool, 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria
  6:15 pm
Saturday September 26
• Mount Vernon Community Service Day →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Saint Ann Fall Festival →
  Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04373) - 7839-d Rolling Rd in Springfield. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Bertha Maebele 'Bertie' Parrott, 79 (clarkstonnews.com)

Lorton

• Regional Theatre Week returns with shows at Dulles Airport, Fairfax County venues (ffxnow.com)
• Workhouse Arts Center's 'Bat Boy: The Musical' is wildly satirical, wickedly fun (dctheaterarts.org)
• 10 places to celebrate Oktoberfest near Washington, D.C. this September (secretdc.com)

Woodbridge

• 3 Events In Prince William County Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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