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Be sure to catch The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) on the Oakton Patch calendar

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Hello Oakton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Dulles, VA (August 2026) at Hyatt Regency Dulles
  • Back 2 School Bash at Russian School of Mathematics - RSM Herndon
  • Protect Your Sight at Oakton Library

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

  • Shawarma restaurant set for soft opening tomorrow in Vienna (ffxnow.com)
  • Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the National Symphony Orchestra (audacy.com)
  • Morning Notes for August 18, 2026 (ffxnow.com)

Fairfax

  • Why BedHead PJ's Chose Fairfax For Its Second Store (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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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