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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Newberry Station Community Yard Sale & Market and 3 more events

Be sure to catch WB&A Springfield Toy Train Show on the Lorton Patch calendar

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What's up Lorton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • WB&A Springfield Toy Train Show
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival at Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds
  • Oktoberfest 2026! at G34.3 Brewing Company

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just a heads-up to our neighbors: this morning I saw three coyotes running together through my backyard, actively chasing a fox.
    I wanted to let everyone know, especially those with dogs or outdoor pets. Please be especially alert when letting pets outside in the early morning… (Nextdoor Laurel Hill)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Woodbridge. Apply here.
  • Mattress Firm, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

  • Fort Belvoir's Oktoberfest: new location & free admission (Sep. 24–27) (ffxnow.com)
  • Directory (armymwr.com)
  • Medal of Honor recipient surprises ND, Minnesota veterans on Honor Flight (postbulletin.com)

Franconia

  • Fairfax County to start electronic monitoring for noisy vehicles in early 2027 (ffxnow.com)

Springfield

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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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