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🌱 Patch AM: Mount Vernon Community Service Day and 10 more events

Coming up on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar: Saint Ann Fall Festival

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Good day Mount Vernon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Saint Ann Fall Festival at Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds
  • Open House at Essen — Saturday, September 26 at Essen Apartments
  • Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Hope Flower Farm And Winery

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

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Springfield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

  • Fort Belvoir's Oktoberfest: new location & free admission (Sep. 24–27) (ffxnow.com)
  • Directory (armymwr.com)
  • Medal of Honor recipient surprises ND, Minnesota veterans on Honor Flight (postbulletin.com)

Franconia

  • Fairfax County to start electronic monitoring for noisy vehicles in early 2027 (ffxnow.com)

Springfield

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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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