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Spotted on the Oakton calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair

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Hey hey Oakton! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Oakton neighbors are being honored for preserving local history.

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• People and Places - Week of October 2, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Oakton residents Lauren Crum and Shelley Deutch are being honored by the Fairfax County Park Authority for preserving the historic Oakton Schoolhouse through educational programs and exhibits. The same roundup highlights new regional health grants, local teacher and author awards, military promotions, and a coaching change for Old Glory DC, all involving Northern Virginia people and institutions that Oakton readers may recognize or benefit from.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakton

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Other local events
    Friday October 2
  • Boys Varsity Football @ West Springfield High School
    West Springfield High > Stadium Field/Track (not scheduled by NCS)
    7:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Girls Freshman Field Hockey @ Alexandria City High School
    Alexandria City High School
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 14
  • Fall Book Sale →
    Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ***HANDYMAN QUOTE*** - Looking for a handyman.
    Please DM me with quotes but looking for help installing a vanity with sink/faucet, toilet setup, and light fixture. (Nextdoor Valewood Wayland Lyrac)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Vienna. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Vienna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fairfax

  • From napkin drawing to final product, this Fairfax business helps inventors through the process (wtop.com)

Reston

  • Major Housing, Office Changes Proposed Near Wiehle-Reston East Metro (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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