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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to go purple for migraine awareness at Laurel Hill?

Coming up: 82nd Waterford Fair 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! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to go purple for migraine awareness at Laurel Hill?
  • How a Laurel Hill golf tournament raised $35,000 in one day

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Miles For Migraine DC 5k Run/Walk/Relax (ffxnow.com) — Lorton will host the Miles for Migraine 2-mile walk, 5K run, and Relax event this Saturday, Oct. 3, at Laurel Hill Central Green Park, supporting migraine and headache research and programs. Residents can join timed runs or free walk/relax activities, enjoy speakers, visit sponsors, and even compete for prizes by wearing purple flair.
   

• Annual NGEF Golf Tourney Raises Funds, Awareness (ngaus.org) — A major National Guard Educational Foundation golf tournament just brought more than 140 players and over $35,000 in fundraising to Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton. Local residents may notice the course hosting this annual event again next year, as organizers plan to return while continuing to support scholarships, the National Guard Memorial Museum, and veteran Honor Flight escorts.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ed Gouge carried Vietnam's casualties, then found peace in Clinton (whosonthemove.com)

Franconia

  • Board of Supervisors to review new housing vision for Hilltop Village Center (ffxnow.com)
  • School board bans Flock-style license plate readers on FCPS property (ffxnow.com)
  • Detectives Seek Suspects in $600K Springfield Jewelry Store Robbery (fcpdnews.org)

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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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