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🌱 Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 11 more events

You won't want to miss Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Newington Patch calendar

Tuesday October 6th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Newington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. β˜•οΈοΈ

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 6 more events on the calendar!

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 49 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
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Alexandria City High School
    South County High > Gym (Main)
    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
  • Friday October 9
  • Forestdale Block Party
    Forestdale Elementary
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday October 13
  • PTA Family Game Night
    Saratoga Elementary
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday October 15
  • Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo β†’
    10:00 am

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday October 6
  • English Conversation for Adults
    Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
    10:00 am
  • Toddler Storytime β†’
    Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke
    10:30 am
  • Toddler Story Time
    Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
    10:30 am
  • Family Story Time
    Lake Ridge Library -
    10:30 am
  • Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en EspaΓ±ol
    Dumfries Library -
    10:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Cashier in Lorton. Apply here.
  • Chuy's posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Lorton

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

Springfield

  • Springfield Jewelry Store Robbery: 4 Suspects Sought (southernjewelrynews.com)
  • Man killed in Springfield hit-and-run crash (fox5dc.com)
  • 13-year-old driving vehicle that hit power pole in Fairfax County, police say (wtop.com)

Burke

  • 13-Year-Old Driver Loses Control, Crashes Car Into Power Pole In Fairfax County: Police (patch.com)

Ok Newington! 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?" β€” 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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