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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Protect Your Sight and 12 more events

Also, don't miss We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs on the Oakton Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Oakton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • We are Hiring! Caregivers and Med Techs at Sunrise of Vienna
  • The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) at Hyatt Regency Dulles
  • Back 2 School Bash at Russian School of Mathematics - RSM Herndon

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

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

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  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, Part Time Flex, Mosaic Fairfax- Pottery Barn in Fairfax. Apply here.
  • The Riviera Alexandria posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

  • Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the National Symphony Orchestra (audacy.com)
  • Mosaic District Loses Pizza Restaurant, To Gain Family Friendly Gathering Place: Report (patch.com)
  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001511858-26-000001 (sec.gov)

Fairfax

  • Man Had Fake FBI Badge, Pellet Gun At Fairfax County Polling Place, Court Documents Reveal (patch.com)

Reston

  • Huey Magoo's Plans 3 New Restaurants In NoVA (patch.com)
  • Dulles Airport Board To Consider $15.5B Renovation Budget Amendment (patch.com)
  • OP-ED: Fairfax Board To Vote On Abolishing Two Longstanding Environmental Advisory Groups (patch.com)

Ok Oakton! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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