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🌱 Patch AM: Fishing Derby and 10 more events
Make time for 82nd Waterford Fair on the Lorton Patch calendar
Hello Lorton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
- Coed Varsity Golf @ Robinson Secondary School at Robinson Secondary School
- SCHS Back to School Night at South County High School
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton
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★ Featured events ★
- 82nd Waterford Fair →
Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Coed Varsity Golf @ Robinson Secondary School
Robinson Secondary School Twin Lakes Golf Course
4:50 pm - SCHS Back to School Night
South County High School South County High
6:00 pm - Coed Varsity Golf @ Robinson Secondary School
South County High School Robinson Secondary
4:00 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Hayfield High School
South County High School South County High > Gym (Main)
5:30 pm - Boys Freshman Football @ Fairfax High School
Robinson Secondary School Stadium Field
5:30 pm - Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Westfield High School
South County High School South County High
7:00 pm - Boys JV Football @ Fairfax High School
Robinson Secondary School Stadium Field
7:00 pm - Boys Varsity Volleyball vs Hayfield High School
South County High School South County High > Gym (Main)
7:30 pm - Fishing Derby →
The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, Fort Belvoir
8:30 am - Saint Ann Fall Festival →
Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
10:00 am - Oktoberfest 2026! →
G34.3 Brewing Company, Lorton
12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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