š± Whatās next for Washingtonās historic jail and church renovations?
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In today's newsletter:
- Whatās next for Washingtonās historic jail and church renovations?
- How Washingtonās famed chef turned hardship into a world-class dining destination
Also on today's calendar: Arkhaios Film Festival Documentary Film Screening: Athens: Birth of Democracy and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
- Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ County eyes spring renovation of historic jail, church (rappnews.com) ā County leaders are pushing to move ahead on long-delayed renovations to the historic jail and former Methodist church on Gay Street, key landmarks for Washington residents. Supervisor Keir Whitson, whose district includes the town, says the county must finalize plans soon, spurred in part by a Washington residentās very visible plea to spruce up the courthouse door. 
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ā¢ A Gay Chef Survived a Tough Childhood by Thinking of Himself as a Star. His Life Turned Out Better Than Any Movie (today.com) ā Washington residents will recognize chef Patrick OāConnell, whose Inn at Little Washington has grown into the townās largest employer and a world-renowned dining destination. His new memoir traces a difficult Southern childhood, his evolution as a gay chef, and how he built a theatrical, Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington that still pushes him to improve every night. Ā Ā Ā
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Winemakers Dinner ā Naked Mountain ā
Naked Mountain Winery, 2747 Leeds Manor Rd, Markham
7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
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Arkhaios Film Festival Documentary Film Screening: Athens: Birth of Democracy ā
Washington VA
6:00 pm -
15 Rules of Food and Wine Pairing ā
Little Washington Winery, 72 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington
8:00 am -
Avery Gagliano, Piano | Loeffler Alumni Series ā
DC Campus: NW + Online, 2801 Upton Street, NW, Washington
4:00 pm -
Conservation Stewards Workday: Rappahannock Co Park, Washington ā
Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Lane, Washington
10:00 am -
Levine Presents | Passion and Poetry: Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin ā
DC Campus: NW + Online, 2801 Upton Street, NW, Washington
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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š Events Nearby
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Tasting Menu ā
Sperryville VA
2:00 pm -
Chester St Tavern Open Mic SUNDAYS ā
Chester Street Tavern, 12 Chester St, Front Royal
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Comedy Open Mic ā
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
7:30 pm -
On Cue Sports Bar and Grill: Karaoke ā
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
7:00 pm -
Community Trivia ā
The Black Twig, Lee Highway, Sperryville
6:00 pm -
COMMUNITY TRIVIA | OCTOBER ā
The Black Twig, 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Tuesday October 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please join us this Sunday for our second annual community picnic!
We'll be at the Rappahannock County Park from 11 am to 2 pm. (Nextdoor Lee Hwy)
- American Airlines Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager, Airport Customer Operations in Washington. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
š Nearby News
Front Royal
- Front Royal Outdoors Founder Don Roberts Named 2026 Protector of the Shenandoah (royalexaminer.com)
- Performing Arts Center Pointing to 2027 Opening as Local Entertainment, Business, and Educational Partner (royalexaminer.com)
- Hawks sweep past rival Wildcats (nvdaily.com)
Luray
- Luray cook offering āworld class' chili (pagevalleynews.com)
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