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🌱 Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse Celebrates National Miniatures Month and 6 more events

Newington Forest, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Newington Forest! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Hope Flower Farm And Winery
  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
  • Newberry Station Community Yard Sale & Market at 6812 Newington Rd, Lorton, VA 22079

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

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington Forest

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Other local events
    Monday September 28
  • Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Lake Braddock Secondary School
    South County High > Gym (Main)
    5:00 pm
  • Boys JV Volleyball vs South County Secondary
    Lake Braddock Secondary
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs Lake Braddock Secondary School
    South County High > Gym (Main)
    5:00 pm
  • Girls Freshman Field Hockey vs Alexandria City High School
    South County High
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Field Hockey vs Alexandria City High School
    South County High
    6:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Lake Braddock Secondary School
    Lake Braddock Secondary
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse Celebrates National Miniatures Month →
    8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Harmony Senior Services posted a job opening for Activities Assistant-2 in Lorton. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service, Customer Service) - Part Time in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

  • Kids can still ride free on Amtrak's route towards Orlando, Florida, but the deal ends soon! (secretdc.com)
  • Fairfax leaders hopeful two-way I-95 toll lanes plan can fix ‘biggest mistake' in Va. highways (ffxnow.com)
  • Spooky season is upon us. Here's our fearless guide. (dctheaterarts.org)

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Springfield

Ok Newington Forest! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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