🌱 See what’s inside Occoquan’s new net‑zero elementary school

Morning Occoquan! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what's inside Occoquan's new net‑zero elementary school
• Why travel writers say Occoquan is perfect for a three‑day escape
• How a visiting college team dominated the Occoquan Challenge regatta

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!)

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.

📰 News we're reading

• PHOTOS: County opens two new schools in Occoquan, Woodbridge (princewilliamtimes.com) — Families in Occoquan are starting the year in a brand-new Occoquan Elementary School, designed as the division's first net‑zero building with solar panels, geothermal wells, and larger classrooms. The school's forest‑themed grade levels, outdoor classroom, and expanded pre‑K space aim to ease overcrowding and give local students brighter, more flexible learning environments for years to come.
   

• 9 Ideal Virginia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend (worldatlas.com) — Occoquan gets a spotlight as a compact historic river town perfect for a relaxed three‑day getaway, just 20 miles south of Alexandria. The piece highlights its walkable mill‑town streets, independent shops, galleries, River Mill Park, and easy access to boating on the Occoquan River and nearby Belmont Bay, positioning the town alongside other top Virginia weekend destinations.
   

• Shorewomen Rowing Open Season At Occoquan Challenge Regatta (washcollsports.com) — A collegiate women's rowing regatta brought visiting crews to Occoquan, where Washington College opened its season with multiple first-place finishes at the Occoquan Challenge. While the focus is on the Shorewomen's results and lineups, it also highlights the town's role as a regional rowing venue on the river.
   

📸 Around Occoquan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Occoquan

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Alien Spaceship - Take and Make
  Dumfries Library -
• Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español
  Dale City Library -
  10:00 am
• Yarn and Friends
  Montclair Library -
  10:30 am
• Toddler Story Time at Central Library
  Central Library -
  10:30 am
• Music and Motion
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  10:30 am
• Baby Play Time Extravaganza
  Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
  10:30 am
• Baby Story Time
  Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
  10:30 am
• English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
  Central Library - Central Library Community Room
  11:00 am
• English Conversation
  Montclair Library - Montclair Community Room
  11:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Water's End Brewery - Lake Ridge →
  Water's End Brewery in Lake Ridge, 12425 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Potomac Mills in Woodbridge. Apply here.
• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Occoquan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

• Brentsville agriculture program gets $5,000 for a hoop house (potomaclocal.com)
• 14170 Slate St, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193 Property for rent (corcoran.com)

Lorton

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

Dale City

• DMV Oct REI Meet-up! (10/7/26) @ 6:30pm! (biggerpockets.com)

Ok Occoquan! 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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