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Great Falls, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Great Falls! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When should Great Falls juniors really start their college applications?
  • Which Great Falls dessert helps fund breast cancer research this week?
  • Thinking about hiking Mather Gorge from Great Falls this week?

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when two monkeys get a divorce? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm late in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Northern Virginia Admissions Officers Share What Students and Parents Need to Know Before Applying to College (northernvirginiamag.com) — A Great Falls-based college consultant shares detailed advice on when local students should start applications, testing, and financial aid planning, emphasizing beginning serious work in 11th grade. Northern Virginia admissions officers and consultants add tips on choosing counselors, scheduling SAT/ACT exams, organizing transcripts and recommendations, and using the Common App so families can reduce stress and avoid last-minute scrambling.
   

2. Fairfax eateries participate again in ‘Bakes for Breast Cancer' fundraiser (ffxnow.com) — Starting this Friday, Mookie’s BBQ in Great Falls will donate proceeds from a special chocolate chip cookie sundae to the Bakes for Breast Cancer fundraiser, joining other Fairfax County eateries. If you’re in Great Falls, you can support breast cancer research simply by ordering dessert between Oct. 16 and 22.
   

3. Mather Gorge River Trail Trail Guide (dclifemagazine.com) — If you’re looking to get outside close to home, this guide spotlights the Mather Gorge River Trail in Great Falls Park, detailing its 3.2-mile route, moderate difficulty, and best times to visit. You’ll find tips on elevation, scenery, photography conditions, and where to access official park advisories before you head out from Great Falls or nearby neighborhoods.
   

4. GazetteLeader archives available on FFXnow, adding to past Fairfax coverage (ffxnow.com) — Residents of Great Falls can now easily browse GazetteLeader stories from 2023-2024 through FFXnow, including past coverage of the Great Falls Citizens Association and other neighborhood issues. The newly integrated archives add depth to Fairfax County’s local news history, giving you more context on how nearby communities like McLean and Vienna have evolved.
   

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  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sterling. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What happens when two monkeys get a divorce?" — They are banana split. (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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