Community Corner
🌱 How will Occoquan Elementary’s new net‑zero building change local students’ school day?
And check out 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K on the Occoquan Patch calendar
Good day Occoquan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Occoquan Elementary's new net‑zero building change local students' school day?
Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Thursday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prince William Co. starts school year with new buildings but under threat of local funding cuts (wtop.com) — Families connected to Occoquan Elementary will see students move into a brand-new, net‑zero energy school building this year, replacing the division's oldest facility. Prince William County's superintendent also highlights rising academic standards, growing student needs, and possible local funding cuts that could shape classroom resources and support across the county. 
📸 Around Occoquan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Occoquan
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★ Featured events ★
- 9th Annual Gene Montague Memorial 5K →
Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton
8:30 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Family Story Time
Prince William Public Library System Dale City Library -
10:30 am - English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
Prince William Public Library System Central Library - Central Library Community Room
11:00 am - Spanish Conversation
Prince William Public Library System Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
1:00 pm - Evening English Conversation
Prince William Public Library System Bull Run Library - Group Study Room B
6:00 pm - Baby Story Time
Prince William Public Library System Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
10:30 am - Family Story Time
Prince William Public Library System Nokesville Library -
10:30 am - HG Tech Help
Prince William Public Library System Haymarket Gainesville Library -
12:00 pm - Writing Hour
Prince William Public Library System Independent Hill Library -
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Occoquan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Conversations: Promoting Sexual Health & Wellness
Potomac Community Library Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
11:00 am - School Board Regular Business Meeting
Manassas 9027 Center St, , VA 20110, USA
6:00 pm - Women's Equality Day Celebration at Turning Point Suffragist Memorial →
The River View at Occoquan, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton
10:00 am - Family Story Time
Prince William Public Library System Dale City Library -
10:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This week, we celebrate our amazing Community Health Workers—trusted frontline connectors who help reduce barriers to care and strengthen community health.
Through their outreach, advocacy, and personalized support, they help families overcome barriers and improve health outcomes across our district… (Nextdoor )
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Key Holder in Woodbridge. Apply here.
- Lucky Brand Jeans posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager-Lucky Brand #2693 Potomac Mills in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Occoquan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodbridge
- Prince William County schools kick off 'magical' new school year in Woodbridge (insidenova.com)
- Emergency Plumbing in Woodbridge: When to Call and What to Do First (terristeffes.com)
Lorton
- A&M Roofing Company Marks Two Decades of Service With Perfect Five-Star Customer Rating (commercialappeal.com)
Annandale
- Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Annandale Crash: Report (patch.com)
Ok Occoquan! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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