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🌱 Patch AM: Which Hispanic Heritage events are coming to Del Ray Artisans?
Also, don't miss Blithe Spirit on the Del Ray Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Hispanic Heritage events are coming to Del Ray Artisans?
Also on today's calendar: Blithe Spirit and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two 'Not-To-Miss' Exhibits (oldtowncrier.com) — Del Ray Artisans is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with a free "Voices Through Visuals" exhibit from September 4–26 at the Colasanto Center on Mount Vernon Avenue. Alongside the show, locals can register for hands-on cultural workshops like piñata-making, Frida Kahlo–inspired headbands, and Latin American folk art, all designed for families and budding artists in the neighborhood. 
📸 Around Del Ray
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray
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★ Featured events ★
- Blithe Spirit →
Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
8:00 pm - 2026 ALX Pink Gala →
Above ALX Community, 277 S Washington St, Alexandria
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Monthly Meditation
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -
7:00 pm - Stories and Songs
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
10:00 am - Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
1:30 pm - Carefull Knit & Crochet
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -
3:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group!
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -
6:00 pm - Del Ray Poetry Reading →
2300 Mt. Vernon Ave
7:00 pm - Gustave Art & Craft Market →
Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
9:00 am - Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market →
, Alexandria
10:00 am - A Monument to Comedy - Sketch Comedy Show →
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
7:30 pm - Gustave Oktoberfest →
Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Alexandria School Board to interview superintendent candidates in coming weeks (alexandriabrief.com)
McLean
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Vienna
- Free Bike Rodeo Rolls Into Vienna With Safety Course, Helmet Fittings (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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