🌱 Why George Mason tennis is excited about transfer star Izzy Rotaru

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In today's newsletter:

• Why George Mason tennis is excited about transfer star Izzy Rotaru

Also on today's calendar: RSM Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Women's Tennis Signs Transfer Izzy Rotaru (gomason.com) — George Mason women’s tennis in Fairfax is bolstering its lineup with sophomore transfer Izzy Rotaru, a highly decorated former Broad Run High School star from Ashburn. After a dominant freshman year at the University of Mary Washington, she brings strong singles and doubles records plus deep Virginia ties to the Patriots ahead of the 2026–27 season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in George Mason

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Sunday May 31

• RSM Festival →
  Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna
  2:30 pm
• From America With Song →
  The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E Fairfax St, Falls Church
  4:30 pm

Sunday June 14

• Author Talk: In Conversation with Thrity Umrigar →
  City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St, Fairfax
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday June 12

• St. Mary of Sorrows 2026 Parish Yard Sale →
  St. Mary of Sorrows, 5222 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax
  5:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Community Blood Drive →
  Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd, Fairfax
  10:30 am

Tuesday June 16

• Registration is Open. JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo →
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Fairfax City Council Considers Adopting Code Of Ethics (patch.com)

Reston

• United Adds 2 New Nonstop Flights From Washington Dulles (patch.com)
• HCA Foundation Grant Supports Girl Scout Mental Wellness Programs In Reston (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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