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Weekender Newsletter
Friday, Sept. 8 - Sunday, Sept. 10
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 Dog Daze
Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join us for a howling good time at the annual Dog Daze event at the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole. Bring your canine friends for dogs-only swimming and experience the joy of watching dogs have an all-around good time. Visit pet-related vendors and learn more about fun opportunities for dogs around the county.
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Library Book Sales
Friday and Saturday, hours vary
Visit the Martha Washington Library, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Sherwood Regional Library and Kings Park Library this weekend for book sales. Shop a wide variety of gently used books and media for all ages.
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Figs and Nature Outdoors
Thursday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Enjoy a self guided walking tour and peak at the fig trees at the National Botanical Garden in Chantilly. Pack a picnic, sit under a shady tree and enjoy the lakeside view.
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Snack and Paint Night (7-9 p.m.)
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, want to get your hands dirty, or just love snacks, come to the Old Firehouse for Snack and Paint Night. Led by a professional art teacher, you and your family will create your own masterpieces while having tons of fun. Register online.
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Free Dog Fridays (noon-7 p.m.)
Throughout the summer, all dog adoptions will be fee waived every Friday at the Animal Shelter. View available dogs and get more details on our adoption process.
Storytime Yoga (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Enjoy stories, songs and yoga at the Oakton Library. Bring a mat or beach towel, and get tickets at the information desk on the day of the program.
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Garden Talk - Fall Bounty Vegetable Garden (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
Plant a fall vegetable garden to extend the gardening season. Extension master gardeners will show you how to grow cool-season vegetables like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts during cool weather.
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Open Hire Event - South County
Neighborhood and Community Services is holding an open hire event for positions including recreation leaders and daycare center teachers. Apply and interview on the spot.
Second Saturdays (1-5:30 p.m.)
Enjoy entertainment and fun while strolling the streets of the Reston Town Center. The whole family can enjoy a kids’ zone, game zone, live music, food and vendors.
Artful Birdfeeders (10-11 a.m.)
Make a birdfeeder with United Artisans Inc local artists at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale. Bring a half gallon paper carton and use paint, ribbons, woodland objects, colorful paper and more to create your own design.
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George Washington Patriot Run (7:15 a.m.)
Race in person or virtually for the annual 10-mile Patriot Run race at Mount Vernon. Participants receive a t-shirt and finisher medal. You can register for race or spectator tickets.
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Putting the Animals to Bed (7:30-8:30 p.m.)
When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, it's time to put the animals to bed. Bring your flashlight or lantern for this twilight tour and learn how our farm animals settle down for the night.
How to Edit Your Manuscript (2-4 p.m.)
Do you have a draft that needs polishing or are you unsure where to begin? Professional writers and editors will help you with structural, developmental and content editing at the City of Fairfax Regional Library.
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