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Good morning to you Newington Forest! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala at The Tower Club Tysons
  • 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer at Fort Hunt Park
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Alexandria City High School at Alexandria City High School

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday October 6
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Alexandria City High School
    Alexandria City High School
    6:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Football vs South County Secondary
    Stadium Field\/Track Stadium Field/Track
    8:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Saratoga Carnival
    Saratoga Elementary
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • Girls Freshman Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School
    South County High > Gym (Main)
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School
    South County High > Gym (Main)
    5:00 pm
  • Boys Freshman Football vs Robinson Secondary School
    South County High
    5:30 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Robinson Secondary School
    South County High > Gym (Main)
    6:30 pm
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Robinson Secondary School
    Robinson Secondary
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday October 15
  • Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
    10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Abercrombie & Fitch posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Springfield Town Center, abercrombie kids in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

  • Sharon Masterson's Love of Learning Led to a Globe-Trotting Life (fairfaxcounty.gov)

Burke

  • KDC Fairfax Expands Bathroom Vanities and Remodeling Services in VA (usatoday.com)

Springfield

  • Pedestrian dies in hospital after hit-and-run in Springfield (dcnewsnow.com)
  • 13-year-old driving vehicle that hit power pole in Fairfax County, police say (wtop.com)
  • LoPinto goal lifts team USA past Canada, 15-14, for title in Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship (phillylacrosse.com)

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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