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🌱 Patch AM: Kindermusik Open House "It's Music Day!" and 11 more events

Be sure to catch Yard Sale on the Lorton Patch calendar

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Greetings Lorton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Yard Sale
  • Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Oronoco Bay Park
  • Kindermusik Open House "It's Music Day!" at Potomac Music

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Senior Portrait Session
    Osbourn High School Manassas, VA 20108
    8:20 am
  • Baby Story Time
    Prince William Public Library System Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
    10:30 am
  • Family Story Time
    Prince William Public Library System Nokesville Library -
    10:30 am
  • HG Tech Help
    Prince William Public Library System Haymarket Gainesville Library -
    12:00 pm
  • Free Community Yoga →
    Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton
    6:00 pm
  • Writing Hour
    Prince William Public Library System Independent Hill Library -
    6:30 pm
  • Podcast Discussion Group
    Prince William Public Library System Manassas City Library -
    7:00 pm
  • Books on Tap @ Brightworks Brewing Co. (MC)
    Prince William Public Library System Manassas City Library -
    7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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Kingstowne

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Ok Lorton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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