🌱 Springfield grad to address D.C.-area commencement this Sunday
Springfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Springfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Springfield grad to address D.C.-area commencement this Sunday
- How will Virginia’s new paid leave program affect North Springfield workers?
Also on today's calendar: Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a shower in spots, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Joyce A. Barr to deliver D.C. area commencement address (vt.edu) — A Springfield resident, Reeba Khan, will be one of the student speakers at a Washington, D.C.-area commencement ceremony where more than 425 graduate students will receive degrees. Ambassador Joyce A. Barr will deliver the keynote address at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax on Sunday, May 17, with the ceremony also available via livestream. 
• Fairfax County small business owner shares support for Va. paid leave program at bill signing - Fairfax County small business owner shares support for Va. paid leave program at bill signing (ffxnow.com) — A North Springfield child care owner joined Gov. Abigail Spanberger to back Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program, highlighting benefits for small businesses and workers. Starting in late 2028, most Virginia employees could receive up to 12 weeks of partially paid leave for major life events, funded through shared payroll contributions.
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★ Featured events ★
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Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
9:30 am
Sunday May 17
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Other local events
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Free Blood Test Event at the Hope Clinic (MD Montgomery County Resi
Korean Community Center, 7620 Little River Turnpike # 602, Annandale
8:00 am -
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Korean Community Center, 7620 Little River Turnpike # 602, Annandale
6:30 pm -
Built to Last →
West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Rd, West Springfield
3:00 pm -
Future Planning: The Journey of Life Workshop →
Sunrise at Hunter Mill, 2863 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton
2:00 pm -
Monthly FREE Community Meal →
St. John's Lutheran Church, 5952 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
5:30 pm -
Mount Vernon Chambers Singers →
St. John's Lutheran Church, 5952 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
4:00 pm -
From America With Song →
The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E Fairfax St, Falls Church
4:30 pm
Thursday May 14
Sunday May 17
Thursday May 21
Sunday May 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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One-on-One English Conversation Session
Kings Park Community Library Kings Park Library
10:00 am -
Just Babies
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
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Tennis: Girls Varsity vs TBA
Falls Church High School UNKNOWN
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Tennis: Boys Varsity vs TBA
Falls Church High School UNKNOWN
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Outdoor Track: Boys Varsity at Mt. Vernon
Falls Church High School Mount Vernon High
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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- not sure what to do, but as i was walking to my car just now i saw this little guy!
he didn’t fly away when i moved my hand closer to him, but i wasn’t sure if i should pick him up or what! he just fluffing out his wings and chirping… (Nextdoor Newington Station) - These are a lovely group of people committed to help the felines in the area to a safer, healthier life and attempting with TNR(trap, neuter, release) to curtail the ballooning population.
A truly exemplary organization living their purpose. (Nextdoor Spring Woods I and II)
- Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach in Springfield. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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