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Coffee in hand, Del Ray? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can wish Del Ray jazz legend Pat McArtor a happy 100th
  • Inside Del Ray's new 'Asylum' Halloween pop-up bar experience

Also on today's calendar: Grand African Run and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pat McArtor Turns 100: Del Ray's Beloved Jazz Singer (thezebra.org) — Del Ray is getting ready to celebrate beloved jazz singer Pat McArtor's 100th birthday at her regular Thursday-night sets at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub on Mount Vernon Avenue. The story traces her lifelong roots in Del Ray, from childhood on East Del Ray Avenue to decades of community service and music, and invites neighbors to stop by this month to help mark her milestone.
   

• These Northern Virginia Bars Are Going All Out for Halloween (thelocalgirl.com) — Del Ray's Nightmare on the Avenue pop-up bar is back with a new "Del Ray Asylum" horror theme, spooky cocktails, and a playful food menu, plus hours that welcome teens and tweens until 8 p.m. It's one of several Northern Virginia Halloween pop-up bars running through October, including themed spots in Alexandria, Reston, Ashburn, Sterling, and Fairfax.
   

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Ok Del Ray! 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: "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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