🌱 American Horticultural Society secures $5 million endowment

☀️ Morning Fort Hunt! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. In today's newsletter:

• American Horticultural Society secures $5 million endowment

Also on today's calendar: Josh Allen and the Whisky Brothers and 15 other events.

Today's riddle: Why didn't the bicycle stand up by itself? 🤔 Read on to find out.

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• $5 Million Endowment To Support American Horticultural Society, River Farm's Future (patch.com) — The American Horticultural Society's future looks brighter with a $5 million endowment announced at their gala in Fort Hunt, VA. This contribution aims to secure the nonprofit's River Farm headquarters and support its mission.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Hunt
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Wednesday October 9

• Josh Allen and the Whisky Brothers
  Wed Oct 9 6:00 pm
  Pete's Tavern
• Rickie Lee Jones
  Wed Oct 9 7:30 pm
  The Birchmere

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Thursday October 10

• Thursday Night Live at Vim & Victor
  Thu Oct 10 6:00 pm
  Vim & Victor at The St. James
• ART+WINE+CHEESE at Nepenthe Gallery
  Thu Oct 10 6:00 pm
  Nepenthe Gallery and Frame Shop
• Gerald Albright
  Thu Oct 10 7:30 pm
  The Birchmere

Friday October 11

• USATKD Family Campout
  Fri Oct 11 3:00 pm
  Prince William Forest Park
• Twelve O'Clock High (Free Outdoor Movie at Fort Hunt Park)
  Fri Oct 11 7:30 pm
  Fort Hunt Park

Saturday October 12

• Alexandria Citizens Band Fall Concert
  Sat Oct 12 3:00 pm
  Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event here!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 9

• Sean Tracy Music: Songwriter Night at Westover Beer Garden (Groveton)
  Wed Oct 9 6:00 pm
  Westover Market Beer Garden
• Full Orchestra Rehearsal - Annandale (Groveton)
  Wed Oct 9 7:00 pm
  Annandale High School

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Sunday October 13

• Pumpkin Decorating (Hybla Valley)
  Sun Oct 13 10:00 am
  Lost Boy Cider
• Paws in the Park 2024 (Groveton)
  Sun Oct 13 11:00 am
  Oronoco Bay Park

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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Ok Fort Hunt! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time!

-- The Patch.am Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was two tired.

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