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  • Want to master sourdough without leaving The Plains?

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Unplug from Devices in Northern Virginia with These 7 Activities (northernvirginiamag.com) — Bread lovers in The Plains can unplug close to home at Knead & Know, which offers hands-on classes in everything from focaccia and brioche to sourdough rye for all skill levels. The broader guide also points to birding, gardening, knitting, mahjong, and needlepoint groups across Northern Virginia if you're looking to expand your offline hobbies.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Middleburg

  • Art, Nature, and the Next Generation: The Stephen C. Jameson Scholarship (middleburglife.com)

Haymarket

Gainesville

  • Prince William Planning Commission recommends 120-day grace period for new, downsized data center district (insidenova.com)
  • Linn Grant on Solheim Cup victory party: No alcohol for me, unfortunately (swedenherald.com)

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