🌱 Patch AM: See the risky I-66 maneuver that nearly caused chaos near Vienna

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In today's newsletter:

• See the risky I-66 maneuver that nearly caused chaos near Vienna

Also on today's calendar: Radically Reframing Climate Change with Will Hackman and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax, VA: I-66 Comes to a Standstill After Goofball Driver Comes to a Dead Stop to Squeeze Across Gore Zone Into Express Lane (tiremeetsroad.com) — A recent dashcam video shows a driver stopping on I-66 near the Vienna–Fairfax border to cut across the gore area into the express lanes, forcing others to brake and swerve. Commenters blasted the move as dangerous, and the article notes it may violate Virginia's law against impeding traffic. Fortunately, no crash occurred, but it's a reminder to plan lane changes early.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vienna

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• Radically Reframing Climate Change with Will Hackman →
  Mary Riley Styles Library, 120 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• OFC IGNITE: Back to School Kickoff & Tailgate Party →
  Mc Lean Old Fire House Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
  9:00 am
Friday September 11
• Free Coffee Friday in Vienna →
  Panera Bread, 8365 Leesburg Pike, Vienna
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Slumber Soundbath With Paloma →
  Mattress Warehouse of Vienna, 229 Maple Ave E, Vienna
  6:00 pm
• Loss of a Spouse Seminar →
  Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St NE, Vienna
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Virginia Arts Society (VAS) Open Studio →
  243 Church St NE, Vienna
  9:00 am
Thursday September 3
• "Ortiz's War" Authors Nicholas Reynolds and Katie S. Sanders at Bards Alley →
  Bards Alley Bookshop, 110 Church St NW, Vienna
  6:00 pm
• Huzzah!: 15 Years of Storytelling from Better Said Than Done →
  Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna
  7:00 pm
• Huzzah: Celebrating 15 Years of Storytelling →
  Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival →
  Holy Transfiguration Church, 8501 Lewinsville Rd, McLean
  11:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show →
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found dog
  Is anyone in the Chantilly area missing a Chow? If so, she's at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Lorton. No chip but she was wearing a harness. … (Nextdoor Vienna Metro)

• Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Men's Locker Room Attendant in Fairfax. Apply here.
• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Part Time in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vienna here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Reston contractor leases expanded HQ ahead of merger with Tysons startup (ffxnow.com)
• Dr. Munique Maia Launches MAIA Method for Facial Rejuvenation in Tysons, Virginia (geneonline.com)
• Fall Festivals & Oktoberfests 2026 (tysonstoday.com)

Oakton

• What Could Change At This 196-Townhome Project Near Oakton? (patch.com)

McLean

• McLean Parking District Expansion Goes Before Fairfax County Supervisors (patch.com)

Ok Vienna! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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