🌱 How The Inn at Little Washington turned water into a luxury experience

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In today's newsletter:

• How The Inn at Little Washington turned water into a luxury experience

Also on today's calendar: Arkhaios Film Festival Documentary Film Screening: Athens: Birth of Democracy and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Water is the new wine: Meet The Inn at Little Washington's water sommelier (wtop.com) — Residents of Washington can now explore an unusually in-depth "World of Water" tasting and other water-focused experiences at The Inn at Little Washington, led by longtime staffer and certified water sommelier Cameron Smith. On Sundays and select Wednesdays, guests can sample rare still and sparkling waters, learn pairing tips with food, and enjoy wellness-themed garden and beverage experiences right in town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Winemakers Dinner — Naked Mountain →
  Naked Mountain Winery, 2747 Leeds Manor Rd, Markham
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• Arkhaios Film Festival Documentary Film Screening: Athens: Birth of Democracy →
  Washington VA
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 15 Rules of Food and Wine Pairing →
  Little Washington Winery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington
  8:00 am
• Avery Gagliano, Piano | Loeffler Alumni Series →
  DC Campus: NW + Online, 2801 Upton Street, NW, Washington
  4:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Conservation Stewards Workday: Rappahannock Co Park, Washington →
  Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Lane, Washington
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Levine Presents | Passion and Poetry: Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin →
  DC Campus: NW + Online, 2801 Upton Street, NW, Washington
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 8
• Karen's Line Dancing →
  The Black Twig, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville
  6:30 pm
• KAREN'S LINE DANCING | October Community Class →
  The Black Twig, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville
  6:30 pm
• On Cue Sports Bar and Grill: Karaoke →
  On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Tasting Menu →
  Sperryville VA
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Chester St Tavern Open Mic SUNDAYS →
  Chester Street Tavern, 12 Chester St, Front Royal
  1:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Comedy Open Mic →
  On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Front Royal. Apply here.
• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Front Royal

• Josh Ingram Seeks Another Term on Front Royal Council, Points to Water, Jobs and Data Centers (royalexaminer.com)
• 516 Virginia Ave #C, Front Royal, VA 22630 (zillow.com)
• Festival of Leaves Turns 54 With a New Stage and 225 Vendors (thewinchestergazette.com)

Luray

• Manhunt in Cubbage Hollow (pagevalleynews.com)

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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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