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Hello Oakton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Oakton playground is closing for upgrades this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Come Sing with Us! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Renovations begin this fall at seven Fairfax County playgrounds (ffxnow.com) — Playground equipment at Borge Street Neighborhood Park in Oakton will be closed this fall as Fairfax County renovates seven playgrounds to improve accessibility and add new amenities. Most work should wrap up by December, funded largely through park bond referendums, while voters will also weigh in on a new $180 million park bond this fall.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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