🌱 Patch AM: How Inova Mount Vernon became the community’s “family” over 50 years.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Inova Mount Vernon became the community's "family" over 50 years.

Also on today's calendar: Adolescent Mental Health Forum and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Isabella H.!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A morning shower; clearing, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Very warm with lots of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Family Celebrates 50th (thezebra.org) — Inova Mount Vernon Hospital just marked its 50th anniversary with a reunion-style celebration that highlighted how deeply the facility is woven into Mount Vernon's daily life. Local officials, longtime staff, and families shared stories of lives saved and careers built as the hospital grew from a small community facility to a 237-bed regional center recognized for top-tier orthopedic and specialty care.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

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
• Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff →
  To Be Provided,
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• Sanctuary Open For Prayer And Reflection →
  Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• AAP Family Night
  Centre Ridge Elementary
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Book Fair Family Night
  Virginia Run Elementary
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Gift to the Nation Gala →
  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Department of the Army posted a job opening for Cook NA-04 in Fort Belvoir. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Lorton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Slogans that fit to a T(shirt) (altoonamirror.com)
• MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 2 St. Frances Academy falls to St. James Performance Academy (maxpreps.com)
• Fairfax County police officer, a 23-year veteran on the force charged, accused of shoplifting (washingtontimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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