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🌱 Patch AM: How will unbeaten Oakton handle South Lakes after this 48-0 rout?
Make time for Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Oakton Patch calendar
Greetings Oakton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will unbeaten Oakton handle South Lakes after this 48-0 rout?
Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Lakes Reclaims Baron Cameron Cup With 48-0 Win Over Herndon (patch.com) — South Lakes High dominated Herndon 48-0 in Reston, setting up a major Concorde District showdown next Friday when the unbeaten Seahawks travel to unbeaten Oakton. Oakton fans can expect a high-stakes matchup between two 5-0 teams, with South Lakes coming off its strongest offensive and defensive performance of the season. 
📸 Around Oakton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton
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★ Featured events ★
- Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm - Yale Whiffenpoofs Perform in Vienna! →
Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd, Vienna
7:30 pm - Arlington Rose Foundation hosts Annual Rose Bush Auction and Rooting Workshop →
Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 US-29, Fairfax
2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Fairfax High School
Carter G. Woodson High
6:30 pm - Taproom Theology: When Scripture is Weaponized, Wrestling with Difficult Passages →
Lake Anne Brew House, 11424 Washington Plaza W, Reston
6:30 pm - Taproom Theology: When Scripture is Weaponized, Wrestling with Difficult Passages →
Lake Anne Brew House, 11424 Washington Plaza W, Reston
6:30 pm - Fall Book Sale →
Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
10:00 am - Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am - Family Fall Festival →
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 VA-193, Great Falls
9:00 am - Don't Miss the 2026 Reston Home Tour October 17th! →
10:00 am - Don't Miss the 2026 Reston Home Tour! →
10:00 am - MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS! Wilding Our Communities FUNdraiser | JOIN the PARTY! →
Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, 5301 Walney Rd, Centreville
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 25
📣 Oakton Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Oakton PatchAM possible:
- Green Hedges School — (703) 938-8323
- Amelia Vallone Interiors dba Decorating Den Interiors — (703) 464-0459
- Bruno's Bounce House — (703) 594-1587
- TradeWorx Academy — (571) 350-0041
- 4 Seasons Farmers Market — (304) 582-7040
- Grapevine Vows — (703) 810-7511
- Neutral Ground Counseling Group — (703) 988-4236
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is it me or do others have a hard time using digital coupons at Giant?
I know now you need to clip them at least 30 minutes before you get to the store. And you need to enter your phone number before you check things out… (Nextdoor Vale Rd)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Oakton. Apply here.
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vienna
- Lumen: Courtyard Garage, No Doors to See Plan, PCI - 22180, F1y3aa Vienna, VA 22180 (zillow.com)
- Kirby Model - Ranch Home Plan, PCI - 22180, U9lvvt Vienna, VA 22180 (zillow.com)
Fairfax
- McKay stresses security of Fairfax's election process in Congressional 'shadow hearing' (ffxnow.com)
- Kelly O'Brien Raises $8.4K In Fairfax City Council Campaign (patch.com)
Herndon
- Damaged Power Line Closes Locust Street In Herndon (patch.com)
Ok Oakton! 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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