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Coming up: RAPPAHANNOCK ROUGH RIDE on the Washington Patch calendar
Hi Washington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning fall at Shenandoah? See how Washington fits your trip
- How Patrick O'Connell turned tiny Washington into a dining destination
Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Brilliant sunshine and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
- Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• This National Park Is One of the Best Places in the U.S. to See Fall Foliage—With Scenic Views and Dozens of Waterfalls (travelandleisure.com) — Shenandoah National Park's fall colors and waterfalls are just a short drive from Washington and the article spotlights the town as a charming gateway with The Inn at Little Washington. It walks you through when to visit, how to get there, key hikes, and nearby food, wine, cabins, and small towns that make this corner of Virginia a standout weekend escape. 
• WAMU's Week Ahead: Trayon White's trial begins, a Loudoun data center vote, one chef's special memoir and theater season kicks-off (wamu.org) — Washington takes center stage as chef Patrick O'Connell shares how The Inn at Little Washington helped transform the tiny town into an international dining destination, timed with his new memoir's release. The broader roundup also previews a pivotal Loudoun County data center vote and the kickoff of the D.C. theater season, but O'Connell's story offers the most direct local connection for Washington residents.
📸 Around Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- RAPPAHANNOCK ROUGH RIDE →
Washington, VA Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington
7:30 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 15 Rules of Food and Wine Pairing a Little Washington Winery →
Little Washington Winery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington
8:00 am - Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
12:00 pm - The Birchmere Presents BLACK VIOLIN with Braxton Cook at the WARNER THEATRE! →
Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington
8:00 pm - Invasive Plant ID Walk: Rappahannock County Park, Washington →
Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Lane, Washington
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
📣 Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Trivia Night: Building Community One Question at a Time! →
The Black Twig, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville
6:00 pm - COMMUNITY TRIVIA | SEPTEMBER →
The Black Twig, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville
6:00 pm - Community Trivia →
The Black Twig, Lee Highway, Sperryville
6:00 pm - Sperryville Summer Concert – Gold Top County Ramblers →
Sperryville River District, 7 River Lane, Sperryville
6:00 pm - On Cue Sports Bar and Grill: Karaoke →
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
7:00 pm - Tasting Menu →
Sperryville VA - Tarot + Astrology Workshop →
Sperryville VA
10:30 am
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Front Royal. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (04365) - 712 N Commerce Ave in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Front Royal
- Front Royal hosts 5th Annual NAACP 'Hope & Holiness Gospel Fest' (royalexaminer.com)
- 'We owe it to them to never forget'; Front Royal honors victims, heroes, sacrifices of 9/11 on 25th anniversary (nvdaily.com)
- Loudoun to Consider Data Center Pause, Removing By-Right Grandfather Clause (royalexaminer.com)
Luray
- New DMV Select brings vehicle services back to Luray on Monday (pagevalleynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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