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In today's newsletter:

• How Fairfax's new parking crackdown compares to rules in Mount Vernon.

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ban on boat, trailer parking approved for some Dranesville District roads (ffxnow.com) — Boat, RV, and trailer parking is already restricted across the Mount Vernon District, and now Fairfax County has expanded similar rules to Dranesville, limiting large vehicles on residential streets. Supervisors say many residents support the change, though some Dranesville neighbors argue the safety concerns are overstated and outreach was inadequate. The rules target oversized vehicles, heavy trucks, and hazardous-material carriers on neighborhood roads.
   

📸 Around Mount Vernon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Adolescent Mental Health Forum →
  Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer →
  Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:30 am
• Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
  To Be Provided,
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• AAUW Presents Equity and Education for Women: A Virginia Legislative Update with Del. Kathy Tran →
  Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Sanctuary Open For Prayer And Reflection →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• MT VERNON VINTAGE, ANTIQUE FLEA & ARTISAN MARKET (Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA) →
  8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  8:00 am
• Fall Festival →
  Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool, 2501 Beacon Hill Rd, Alexandria
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Fall Fest On The Farm →
  Washington Farm UMC, 3921 Old Mill Rd, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Benefit Concert featuring Veronneau! →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Halloween Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary →
  Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria
  8:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Springfield. Apply here.
• Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Franconia

• Fairfax's Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter honored for 50 years of community service (ffxnow.com)

Lorton

• Public Lands and Trails Celebrated (connectionnewspapers.com)
• River Dragons Ink Three Rookies (oursportscentral.com)

Springfield

• 8403 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield, VA 22152 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
• Fairfax leaders urged to consider ranked-choice voting for upcoming supervisor races (ffxnow.com)
• All Five Sheehy Ford Dealerships Earn 2026 Ford President's Award; Gaithersburg Earns Honor for Eighth Consecutive Year (citybiz.co)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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