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🌱 Patch AM: Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 11 more events
Spotted on the Mount Vernon calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair

Cheers Mount Vernon! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
- Oktoberfest and Kinderfest at St Aidan's Episcopal Church
- Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser at Paradise Springs Winery
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Cloudy and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
- Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon
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★ Featured events ★
- 82nd Waterford Fair →
Waterford Foundation, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford
10:00 am - Oktoberfest and Kinderfest →
St Aidan's Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Rd, Fort Hunt
3:00 pm - Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser →
Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton
1:00 pm - Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Lunch at the Library: Jefferson's Wolf →
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
12:00 pm - Autumn in Bloom Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. →
Hope Flower Farm And Winery, 40905 Stumptown Rd, Waterford
11:00 am - Slave Memorial Commemoration →
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
11:00 am - Blessing of the Animals →
Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
4:00 pm - Lunch at the Library: General Thomas Gage and the American Revolution →
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
12:00 pm - Fall Wine Festival →
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
6:00 pm - Sanctuary Open For Prayer And Reflection →
Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
12:00 pm - Gift to the Nation Gala →
George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Leidos Holdings posted a job opening for Material Planner in Springfield. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1533) in Alexandria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lorton
- Kids can still ride free on Amtrak's route towards Orlando, Florida, but the deal ends soon! (secretdc.com)
- Amtrak to temporarily halt services in & out of D.C. this October to make critical infrastructure upgrades – 'expect significant service reductions and train cancellations' (secretdc.com)
Ok Mount Vernon! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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