🌱 Patch AM: Former Oakton coach tries to revive struggling Wakefield football program

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• Former Oakton coach tries to revive struggling Wakefield football program

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wakefield football team seeks turnaround under new head coach (arlnow.com) — Oakton football fans may recognize new Wakefield head coach Brian Slay, who previously led the Oakton Cougars and helped stabilize that struggling program. Now he's trying to spark a turnaround at Wakefield with a young roster, returning standout quarterback Judah Connor, and a more physical, run-focused offense as they open their season against Falls Church.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• 2026 Global "In Their Shoes" 5K to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children →
  Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station
  8:00 am
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• We are Hiring! Caregivers and LPN Med Care Managers →
  Sunrise at Reston Town Center, 1778 Fountain Dr, Reston
  1:00 pm
• We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs →
  Sunrise of Fairfax, 9207 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Girls Freshman Volleyball vs West Springfield High School
  Woodson High School Carter G. Woodson High
  4:45 pm
• Boys JV Volleyball @ West Springfield High School
  Woodson High School Gym
  5:00 pm
• Girls Freshman Field Hockey @ Wakefield High School
  Woodson High School Wakefield High
  5:00 pm
• Girls JV Volleyball vs West Springfield High School
  Woodson High School Gym
  5:45 pm
Saturday September 12
• Basset Rescue Fall Festival →
  Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon
  10:00 am
• Fairfax (aka Centreville) Moose Shrimp Feast →
  3529 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today →
  Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Creative spaces for women--2 →
  10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Vienna. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Local art students create mural for new Vienna restaurant (fairfaxtimes.com)
• Sheeba, now open in Vienna, offers authentic introduction to Yemeni cuisine, owner says (ffxnow.com)
• Caboose Brewing Wins Gold, Silver And Bronze At Virginia Beer Competition (patch.com)

Fairfax

• Commissioner Washington Honored by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (fairfaxcounty.gov)

Reston

• From Refugee To Reston Leader: BeBe Nguyen Builds Community At RCC (patch.com)
• Measles Exposure Reported At 4 NoVA Businesses, Health Officials Say (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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