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In today's newsletter:

• How a Centreville linebacker ended up finishing college ball at MSU
• How a Centreville teen got a parade and a trip
• See how Centreville rents really changed compared to nearby suburbs

Also on today's calendar: Rotary Lunch Mtng 1/6: "Sleeping with Snakes" at Centreville & Chantilly Club and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with partial sunshine, temps: high: 59, low: 29.
• Thursday: Sun followed by some clouds, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan State football lands Auburn LB transfer (usatoday.com) — A former Maryland and Auburn linebacker from Centreville, Caleb Wheatland, is transferring to Michigan State for his final year of college eligibility. Local fans may remember his standout play before college; now he’ll try to revive that form in East Lansing after limited action at Auburn. His move continues a winding career path that started right here in Centreville.
   

• Make-A-Wish sends miracle kid from Centreville to Italy (wtop.com) — An 18-year-old Centreville graduate, Ella Murray, just had her Make-A-Wish dream granted with a family trip to Italy, celebrated by a surprise parade outside her home. Living with a rare skin disorder, she’s planning to enjoy Italian food and cooking classes while her parents say they’re deeply grateful she’s thriving at 18.
   

• Some Median Rent Costs Decreased in Northern Virginia and DC in 2025 (northernvirginiamag.com) — Centreville renters saw a 1.5 percent drop in median rents during 2025, bucking the slight statewide increase and easing costs a bit for local tenants. The report shows similar declines in nearby Fairfax, Manassas, and Tysons, while some other Northern Virginia communities still faced rising prices.
   

📸 Around Centreville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Centreville

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Tuesday January 6

• Rotary Lunch Mtng 1/6: "Sleeping with Snakes" at Centreville & Chantilly Club
  Olive Garden Italian Restaurant , 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center , Fairfax
  11:45 am

Thursday January 8

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club
  Centreville Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Hwy N, Centreville, VA, 20120. Room 103
  6:45 pm

Friday January 9

• Happy New Year/Career with the United States Postal Service
  5003 Westfields Blvd , Centreville
  10:00 am

Thursday January 15

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Meeting
  Centreville Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Hwy N, Centreville, VA, Room 103
  6:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• English Conversation for Adults
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  10:00 am
• Eating Smart - Being Active
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  1:00 pm
• Pokemon Club
  Bull Run Library - Tween Area
  5:00 pm
• Photo and Video Club
  Manassas Park City Library , 100 Park Central Plz Suite 100 , Manassas Park
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Twirls and Tales Story Time
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  10:30 am
• Me Gusta Spanish
  Central Library -
  10:30 am
• English Conversation-Conversación en Inglés
  Central Library , Studio 8601 Makerspace , Manassas Park
  11:00 am
• Evening English Conversation
  Bull Run Library - Group Study Room B
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• An Important But Overlooked Item To Start The New Year —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch

• I can’t imagine paying $4,000 to remove a 1/2 inch tumor growing from my dogs lip.
  They said they have to put him under but I asked not to since he’s old. They said that is not an option. Does any know a more affordable vet that won… (Nextdoor Centreville Elementary North)
• Hi everyone, I need to get my attic insulated and would love some local recommendations.
  Who did you use and trust? Also, if you’ve had a bad experience with anyone, please let me know who to steer clear of! (Nextdoor ManorGate)

• Jetro Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Stocker - Produce in Chantilly. Apply here.
• Accenture posted a job opening for SAP Transportation Management Manager - Industrial in Chantilly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centreville here.

🗞 Nearby News

George Mason

• The Founders Rejected the ‘Warmth of Collectivism' Lie (pjmedia.com)
• US-Taiwan relations in 2025; It sure was a turbulent year. (taiwaninsight.org)

Fairfax

• Every Child Receiving World-Class Education A Priority For Alexa Krezel (patch.com)
• Veteran-Owned Hair Salons Expand Public Service Discounts (patch.com)
• Feast & Fettle launches in Fairfax County, making dinner easier for local families (ffxnow.com)

Reston

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-- The Patch AM Team

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