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

Cheers Mount Vernon! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
• Oktoberfest and Kinderfest at St Aidan's Episcopal Church
• Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser at Paradise Springs Winery

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
• Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• 82nd Waterford Fair →
  Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Oktoberfest and Kinderfest →
  St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Rd, Fort Hunt
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser →
  Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton
  1:00 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

Wednesday September 30
• Lunch at the Library: Jefferson's Wolf →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  12:00 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
Saturday October 3
• Slave Memorial Commemoration →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lunch at the Library: General Thomas Gage and the American Revolution →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  12:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Fall Wine Festival →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Sanctuary Open For Prayer And Reflection →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Gift to the Nation Gala →
  George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Leidos Holdings posted a job opening for Material Planner in Springfield. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1533) in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

• Kids can still ride free on Amtrak's route towards Orlando, Florida, but the deal ends soon! (secretdc.com)
• Amtrak to temporarily halt services in & out of D.C. this October to make critical infrastructure upgrades – 'expect significant service reductions and train cancellations' (secretdc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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