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š± Patch AM: How a new $30.6M Navy deal benefits Chantillyās defense sector
Coming up on the Chantilly Patch calendar: The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today

Good morning Chantilly! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new $30.6M Navy deal benefits Chantilly's defense sector
Also on today's calendar: The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower early in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• American Systems Corp. Wins $30.6M Navy Contract for P-8A Maintenance Trainer Update (envzone.com) — A Chantilly-based company just secured a $30.6 million Navy contract to update P-8A maintenance training systems for both U.S. and Australian forces, reinforcing the area's role in high-tech defense work. While the hands-on work happens in Florida and Australia, the award highlights Chantilly's importance in federal contracting and could support local jobs and future growth.
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📸 Around Chantilly
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chantilly
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★ Featured events ★
- The State of Adolescent Mental Health Today →
Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon
6:30 pm - Loudoun Symphony Presents A Joyous Community - Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 →
Independence High School, 23115 Learning Cir, Ashburn
7:30 pm - Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA,
12:00 pm - 82nd Waterford Fair →
Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
10:00 am - Oktoberfest & Crafts →
14640 Soucy Pl, Centreville
2:00 pm - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Ghost Doctors' UFO Adventure At The Smithsonian Air and Space Udvar-Hazy Center! →
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly
3:15 pm - Rotary Lunch Mtng 9/15: Centreville & Chantilly Club →
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
11:45 am - Superh 5k Run Walk & Wheel →
Onelife Fitness, 1800 Old Meadow Rd, McLean
12:00 pm - Called To Praise Band →
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
4:00 pm - Music, Meditation & Wisdom with Gurudev →
Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington
5:30 pm - Rotary Lunch Mtng 9/22: School Board Rep Seema Dixit at Centreville & Chantilly Club →
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
11:45 am - Saint Ann Fall Festival →
Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
10:00 am - *No* Rotary Lunch Mtng 9/29: Centreville & Chantilly Club →
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax
11:45 am
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
📣 Chantilly Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Chantilly PatchAM possible:
- The Fairfax Christian School — (703) 759-5100
- TradeWorx Academy — (571) 350-0041
- Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC) — (703) 860-4515
- Neutral Ground Counseling Group — (703) 988-4236
- Bruno's Bounce House — (703) 594-1587
- Grapevine Vows — (703) 810-7511
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The French Navy Commemorates 400th Anniversary —Kenneth L Bonner Read on Patch
- "Lafayette, we are Here!" —Kenneth L Bonner Read on Patch
- Anyone have a referral for junk removal/dismantling head board?
I've been looking around but most charge SO much! Must be someone whose services you've used and is reliable.. wouldn't mind on the less expensive… (Nextdoor The Fields) - Looking for someone to fix rotting sill plate and Rim joist on the corner of my house under my deck.
We will probably need to remove and replace a section of the deck as well to get to it, so willing to have full deck replacement quotes for a fair… (Nextdoor Pleasant Valley)
- KBR, Inc. posted a job opening for Associate Instructional Systems Designer / Learning & Development Specialist in Chantilly. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Chantilly, Virginia in Chantilly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chantilly here.
🗞 Nearby News
Centreville
- 3 Children Were Home During Centreville Murder-Suicide: Police (patch.com)
- Psych class inspires teenager (fairfaxtimes.com)
- Public Safety - Week of September 11, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com)
Herndon
- High school girls golf begins at Herndon High, continues at South Lakes (therestonletter.com)
Manassas
- Man Wanted On 4 Rape Charges Captured After Fleeing Virginia: Police (patch.com)
Ok Chantilly! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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