🌱 How Springfield families are stretching back-to-school budgets this tax-free weekend
Springfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Springfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Springfield families are stretching back-to-school budgets this tax-free weekend
Also on today's calendar: 1 Hour, Big Impact for Fairfax County Kids and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is the desert so flat? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Some sun, hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia shoppers take advantage of sales tax holiday (wusa9.com) — Springfield shoppers are flocking to Springfield Town Center and other Northern Virginia stores to take advantage of Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday on school supplies, clothing, and emergency gear. The statewide break trims 5–7% off qualifying purchases, giving local families a modest but welcome boost as they gear up for back-to-school season. 
📸 Around Springfield
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Upcoming Events in
Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
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1 Hour, Big Impact for Fairfax County Kids →
Starbucks, 6364 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield
10:00 am -
Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market →
8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
8:00 am -
The Big Flea returns to The Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th →
Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
4:00 pm
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 16
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Other local events
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KPWCA Herald Submission Deadline
Kings Park West Civic Association 10410 Headly Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032 -
DJ Summer Dance Party featuring DJ KBD →
La Fiamma, 6124 Franconia Rd, Alexandria
7:00 pm -
Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary →
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
9:00 am
Saturday August 15
Saturday August 29
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Rescheduled to 8/31/26: City Council Meeting
Falls Church City Council Meetings City Hall > Council Chambers/Court Room - 300 Park Ave. Main Level
7:30 pm -
Baby and Toddler Time w/Kofi Dennis
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am -
One-on-One English Conversation Session
Kings Park Community Library Kings Park Library
10:00 am -
Reptile Show →
Falls Church Events Berman Park - 236 Irving St. Falls Church VA 22046
10:30 am -
Just Babies
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am -
The Magic of Drew Blue Shoes
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
4:00 pm -
FALL MEET THE COACHES NIGHT
Falls Church High School Falls Church High
6:00 pm -
City Council Appointments Committee Meeting
Falls Church City Council Meetings City Hall > Oak Room - 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor Fall
7:30 pm -
Outdoor Play
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
10:30 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone who is willing to volunteer their time to clean up a neighbor’s yard.
The homeowners are an elderly couple, both are deaf and mute. The husband also had open heart surgery a few years ago. I used do it myself, but am… (Nextdoor Newington Station) - Please help us find her
Last seen: Near Burke Walmart Been missing for 3 hours as of now (Nextdoor Springfield)
- i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Instructor Volleyball in Springfield. Apply here.
- Performance Food Group posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Day shift in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Annandale
- Business spotlight: Shadow Combatives (annandaletoday.com)
Burke
- BHRB SWOT Analysis: Financial Resilience Amidst Market Challenge (gurufocus.com)
Ok Springfield! 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: Because the sun sets on it every night. (Thank you Meg T. for sending it in!)
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