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🌱 Patch AM: How new Prince William plans could change life in Dale City
Also, don't miss Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala on the Dale City Patch calendar

Hello Dale City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new Prince William plans could change life in Dale City
Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Angry says reimagining Prince William starts with the 2019 list, then the power grid (potomaclocal.com) — Prince William County's "Reimagining Prince William" meetings this week will shape priorities for roads, parks, and recreation that directly affect Dale City residents, including traffic fixes on Prince William Parkway. Supervisor Victor Angry also highlights how Dale City residents funded their own recreation center and argues the county now must tackle power grid limits and reconsider an indoor sports complex to keep graduations and spending local.
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📸 Around Dale City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dale City
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★ Featured events ★
- Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- GJF Tot Shabbat Train →
Congregation Ner Shalom, 14010 Spriggs Rd, Dale City
5:30 pm - Fall Fest →
Learning Paths Academy Cardinal, 14910 Feeder Ln, Dale City
10:00 am - Family Story Time
Dale City Library -
10:30 am - Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
10:00 am - "ARE WE SISTERS OR NAH"? CONFERENCE →
14055 Central Loop, Dale City
11:00 am - Weekly Sound Baths →
Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center, 14300 Minnieville Rd, Dale City
6:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 24
Wednesday November 4
📣 Dale City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español
Dale City Library -
10:00 am - Baby Play Time Extravaganza
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
10:30 am - Baby Story Time
Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Communi
10:30 am - Yarn and Friends
Montclair Library -
10:30 am - Music and Motion
Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
10:30 am - Toddler Story Time at Central Library
Central Library -
10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
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- $115 Off Any Plumbing Service - AllTech Services — (703) 495-3466
- AARP Virginia — (866) 542-8164
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🗞 Nearby News
Dumfries
- Dumfries grocery permits return to council Tuesday (potomaclocal.com)
- OmniRide's Transit & Treats Returns Oct. 31 at Two Locations (princewilliamliving.com)
- Maryland's governor visits Virginia to stump for Vindman, according to Cole's Facebook page (potomaclocal.com)
Woodbridge
- PHOTOS: County opens two new schools in Occoquan, Woodbridge (princewilliamtimes.com)
- Meet the former MMA fighter building his business in Prince William County (wtop.com)
- 14170 Slate St, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193 Property for rent (corcoran.com)
Burke
- 93-Year-Old Fairfax County Man Dies After Crash In Burke Intersection: Police (patch.com)
Ok Dale City! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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