The free JSSA<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://jssa.org/virtualexpos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers.
Expo program:
<ul>
 <li>Workshops (10 - 11:45 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Employer Presentations (12 - 3 p.m.*) Employers share information about their current full- and part-time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li>
</ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to
join us for the expo on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>.
Employers: If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>. Registration is free and required.
*The expo end time will be extended to accommodate additional employers. You may join, exit, and rejoin the expo as your schedule permits.
The free JSSA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously funded by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.
As of July 1, 2026, JCA and JSSA merged. Find the same service programs you relied on throughout the years, just under the JSSA name.
JSSA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

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Fairfax County

Fairfax City

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The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm

Gainesville VA

Mahjong Open Play at The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm

Parents Night Out: Neon Dodge Ball (Ages 8-12)

Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA, 22033

SAVE THE DATE - You’re Invited to a FREE Community Sing-Along!
Celebrate World Singing Day 2026 with the Fairfax Jubil-Aires Harmony Singers!&nbsp; Join in singing some favorite songs, meet new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of some of your favorite music.&nbsp; Do some shopping and then swing by and join in the singing. The event is FREE!&nbsp; Everyone is welcome!&nbsp; No singing or musical experience necessary!&nbsp; Where: Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033 When:&nbsp; Saturday, October 17 from 3-4:30 PM For more information: <a href="https://fairfaxjubilaires.org/content/world-singing-day" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fairfaxjubilaires.org/content/world-singing-day</a>

Local Event: World Singing Day

Prince William County

Gainesville

World Singing Day

SAVE THE DATE - You’re Invited to a FREE Community Sing-Along!
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One Room, Two Ways.

Rockwood

ROCKwood Saturdays Presents: Mike Newberry

Gainesville, VA - Little Mania Mini Wrestling @ Craftworx Taproom

NoVA MNO OCTOBER Lunchtime Business Mixer

Woodhouse Gainesville Presents: An Exclusive Author Experience

Plant BINGO at ROCKWOOD - Halloween Edition

Trinity United Methodist Church

Celebrate the season at Trinity United Methodist's Fall Bazaar featuring a variety of craft vendors, a yard sale, and a delicious bake sale. Attendees can also enjoy breakfast served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM while they shop for unique items and local treasures.

Local Event: Fall Bazaar

Fauquier County

Catlett

Fall Bazaar

Celebrate the season at Trinity United Methodist's Fall Bazaar featuring a variety of craft vendors, a yard sale, and a...

Purcellville, VA

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the seventh annual Purcellville Artisan Tour, sponsored by the Purcellville Arts Council.Find unique and beautiful pieces of art for people on your holiday shopping list! 
The list of participating artists, agri-artists, and tour stops is below.
TOUR STOP #1 - 19929 Telegraph Springs Road
Blooming Hill with homegrown and handmade lavender products, giclée prints of Western Loudoun historic towns
TOUR STOP #2 - 785 South 20th Street
Purcellville Makersmiths where you can tour the facility and view work created by artist members including Diane Bollinger, Courtney Cline, Melinda Gretsinger, Dawn Martin, Kiran Martin, Cricket Pagnano, Diane Painter, Glenda Skelley, and Lucile Weschler
TOUR STOP #3 - 511 South Nursery Avenue
<ul><li>Geoff DeMark with wheel-thrown and altered pottery</li><li>Lori DeMark with sterling silver, brass, copper, stoneware, or porcelain clay jewelry</li></ul>

TOUR STOP #4 - 516 South Nursery Avenue
Joe Baker with ink and mixed media art
TOUR STOP #5 - 200 North 21st Street
Purcellville Train Station
<ul><li>Jim Haller with pen and ink art with stippling</li><li>KarenLee Fabric Design with quilting and textiles</li><li>Patricia Stephenson with wearable and decorative art of wool and felt</li><li>Eric Wickstrom with photography</li></ul>



TOUR STOP #6 - 201 North Maple Avenue, Suite 207
Station Stitchers with heritage quilts
TOUR STOP #7 - 725 East Main Street
<ul><li>Eleven Eleven Brewing Company with hand-crafted small batch beers</li><li>Jenn Bodamer with hand-crafted, wheel-thrown pottery</li><li>Cheryl Chirillo with photography</li></ul>


TOUR STOP #8 - 37797 Drawbridge Way
Amy Berringer with photography, painting and ceramics
TOUR STOP #9 - 14001 Harpers Ferry Road
<ul><li>868 Estate Vineyards, a winery with tasting room art gallery</li><li>Lizzy B. Javier with acrylic and watercolor painting</li></ul>

Many of the artists on tour have their work displayed in Purcellville Town Hall as part of a Sneak Peek Art Show of the tour. Visit during regular business hours (Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays), and stop by during the week of Celebrate Purcellville to see the work and get a sticker in your Celebrate Purcellville Passport! 
The Purcellville Artisan Tour (PAT) was created by the Purcellville area members of the Loudoun County Artisan Trail and Purcellville Arts Council. Come and spend a day in Purcellville as the artists open their studios and share their stories and inspiration. For more information, visit <a href="https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/</a>
and follow the Purcellville Artisan Tour on Facebook.

Local Event: Purcellville Artisan Tour

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Purcellville Artisan Tour

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the...

Local artisans will put out the welcome mat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 for the seventh annual Purcellville Artisan Tour, sponsored by the Purcellville Arts Council.Find unique and beautiful pieces of art for people on your holiday shopping list! 
The list of participating artists, agri-artists, and tour stops is below.
TOUR STOP #1 - 19929 Telegraph Springs Road
Blooming Hill with homegrown and handmade lavender products, giclée prints of Western Loudoun historic towns
TOUR STOP #2 - 785 South 20th Street
Purcellville Makersmiths where you can tour the facility and view work created by artist members including Diane Bollinger, Courtney Cline, Melinda Gretsinger, Dawn Martin, Kiran Martin, Cricket Pagnano, Diane Painter, Glenda Skelley, and Lucile Weschler
TOUR STOP #3 - 511 South Nursery Avenue
<ul><li>Geoff DeMark with wheel-thrown and altered pottery</li><li>Lori DeMark with sterling silver, brass, copper, stoneware, or porcelain clay jewelry</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #4 - 516 South Nursery Avenue
Joe Baker with ink and mixed media art
TOUR STOP #5 - 200 North 21st Street
Purcellville Train Station
<ul><li>Jim Haller with pen and ink art with stippling</li><li>KarenLee Fabric Design with quilting and textiles</li><li>Patricia Stephenson with wearable and decorative art of wool and felt</li><li>Eric Wickstrom with photography</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #6 - 201 North Maple Avenue, Suite 207
Station Stitchers with heritage quilts
TOUR STOP #7 - 725 East Main Street
<ul><li>Eleven Eleven Brewing Company with hand-crafted small batch beers</li><li>Jenn Bodamer with hand-crafted, wheel-thrown pottery</li><li>Cheryl Chirillo with photography</li></ul>
TOUR STOP #8 - 37797 Drawbridge Way
Amy Berringer with photography, painting and ceramics
TOUR STOP #9 - 14001 Harpers Ferry Road
<ul><li>868 Estate Vineyards, a winery with tasting room art gallery</li><li>Lizzy B. Javier with acrylic and watercolor painting</li></ul>
Many of the artists on tour have their work displayed in Purcellville Town Hall as part of a Sneak Peek Art Show of the tour. Visit during regular business hours (Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays), and stop by during the week of Celebrate Purcellville to see the work and get a sticker in your Celebrate Purcellville Passport! 
The Purcellville Artisan Tour (PAT) was created by the Purcellville area members of the Loudoun County Artisan Trail and Purcellville Arts Council. Come and spend a day in Purcellville as the artists open their studios and share their stories and inspiration. For more information, visit <a href="https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://purcellvilleartisantour.com/</a>
and follow the Purcellville Artisan Tour on Facebook.

Dulles Town Center

NOVEMBER&nbsp;14 from 10am-5pmVIP&nbsp;Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip coffees from around the world, brought to you by local vendors. Taste chocolates of every form for every palate, handcrafted by caring artisans. Explore other unique vendors with products like teas, soaps, candles, gifts, and art! Enjoy time with your friends and family as you sample from the many vendors, learn from the experts, and shop for something nice to share later. Smile for an instagram shot, get your kids involved in the activities, and make it a family weekend to remember as we come together to support local businesses!

200+ Vendors to meet!
Classes &amp; Presentations
Free mascot photo opportunities
Gourmet Coffee Baristas
Sampling experiences provided by select vendors
Kids Coffee Filter Craft Table
Prize drawings for food drive supporters
Demonstrations &amp; More!

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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

On Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 PM, the St. Andrew the Apostle Concert Series proudly presents The Catholic University of America Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Simeone Tartaglione, for a free afternoon of orchestral masterworks at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton.
Program: 
• Paul Dukas – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, best known from
Disney’s Fantasia! 
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor 
Soloist: Vasily Popov, cello 
• Camille Saint-Saëns – Symphony No. 3 in C minor, “Organ Symphony” 
Organist: Michael Murphy
The centerpiece is Saint-Saëns’ thrilling Organ Symphony, performed on our magnificent St. Andrew Pipe Organ of the Holy Archangels
— a French Romantic instrument with 2,891 pipes. 
This concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be collected during intermission to support the Concert Series, and you’re invited to a complimentary reception with light refreshments afterward to meet the artists.
📍 St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 
6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA
📅 Sunday, November 15 | 4:00 PM 
🌐 Details: <a href="https://www.st-andrew.org/concerts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.st-andrew.org/concerts</a> 
📞 703-817-1770
Bring friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of live symphonic music in a beautiful sacred space!

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Patch AM Team

Haymarket

Linton Hall

New Baltimore

Bull Run

Sudley

Nokesville

Bull Run Mountain Estates

Loch Lomond

Michelle Witte

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Manassas

The Plains

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Discover a new way to find your wedding venue in NoVa!

Grapevine Vows

Word on the vine is… Grapevine Vows is the first of its kind—turning wedding venue shopping into a fun, guided vineyard tour. Join us for a day of wine tastings, stunning views, and stress-free venue visits across multiple wineries. Why juggle endless calls and scattered site tours when you can sip, stroll, and explore your dream venues all in one unforgettable day? 🍷 Perfect for engaged couples (bring your fiancé, your parents, or your wedding party!) 📍 Tours feature some of the region’s most beautiful wineries ✨ Save time, money, and stress—while actually enjoying the process Learn more and join the experience today. Tours on most weekends and fill up fast!

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$115 Off Any Plumbing Service - AllTech Services

Hidden leaks, clogged drains, and aging pipes don't wait — and neither do we. Whether it's a backed-up sewer line, a failing water heater, or a dripping faucet that won't quit, AllTech Services is ready with same-day plumbing solutions to protect your home and your wallet. With over 20 years serving Northern Virginia, our licensed, insured, and background-checked plumbers deliver fast, honest, and reliable service every time. We treat your home like our own.

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Hidden leaks, clogged drains, and aging pipes don't wait — and neither do we. Whether it's a backed-up sewer line, a failing water heater, or a...

🌞 **Beat the Heat with Bruno's Bounce House Rentals!** 🌊

Bruno's Bounce House

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