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🌱 Patch AM: How a missing trip for inspection ended in the Occoquan River
Coming up on the Chantilly Patch calendar: You Are the Gift w/Sister Jenna – A Festive Evening of Inspiration & Celebration
Hey there, Chantilly! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a missing trip for inspection ended in the Occoquan River
Also on today's calendar: You Are the Gift w/Sister Jenna – A Festive Evening of Inspiration & Celebration and 19 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chantillyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Chantillyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A thick cloud cover and windy, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 24.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 78-year-old man found dead in car removed from Occoquan River, Fairfax County police say (fox5dc.com) — A Chantilly resident who was reported missing on Dec. 1 has been found dead inside his car after it was pulled from the Occoquan River in Lorton. Fairfax County police say 78-year-old Quang Hang’s disappearance began with a trip for a vehicle inspection, and while foul play is not suspected, a full death investigation is still underway. 
📸 Around Chantilly
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chantilly
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★ Featured events ★
- You Are the Gift w/Sister Jenna – A Festive Evening of Inspiration & Celebration
Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA,
7:30 pm - Holiday Pajama Party
701 Bennett St, Herndon
9:00 am - Christmas Holiday Pajama Party
701 Bennett St, Herndon
9:00 am - Christmas Holiday Pajama Party
701 Bennett St, Herndon
9:00 am - Winter Wonderland
13007 Worldgate Drive,
5:00 pm - Children's Christmas Holiday Pajama Party
701 Bennett St, Herndon
5:30 pm - Dashes of Delight at Fairfax Corner
11900 Palace Way, Fairfax
11:00 am - Holidays in Purcellville
Town of Purcellville,
12:00 pm - FREE Walk Thru Live Nativity!
14550 Lee Rd, Chantilly
5:30 pm - The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Chantilly, VA (December 2025)
Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
10:00 am - Dec 20-21 (3 shows)--Alchemy Ballet presents The Andalusian Nutcracker
Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St, Herndon
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 10
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- The Power of Breath in Chantilly, VA (Breathwork and Gentle Stretches)
Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA
11:00 am - Happiness, Smiles & Endless Positivity
Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA
12:00 pm - Learn to Relax Kids: Growing Calm, One Little Breath at a Time (Ages 3-7)
Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA
1:30 pm - Ghost Doctors' UFO Adventure At The Smithsonian Air and Space Udvar-Hazy Center...Look up!
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy , Chantilly
3:15 pm - The Big Jolly Breakfast with Santa
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles , 14750 Conference Center Dr , Chantilly
9:00 am - Author Talk: Christina Kovac on "Watch Us Fall"
Chantilly Regional Library , 4000 Stringfellow Rd , Chantilly
2:00 pm - Chantilly Library's Books and Brews Book Discussion Group
Bunnyman Chantilly , 14140 Parke Long Ct , Chantilly
7:30 pm - Rotary Lunch Mtng 12/16: Centreville & Chantilly Club
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant , 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center , Fairfax
11:45 am - CBC Blesses Mobile Market
14312 Chantilly Baptist Ln , Chantilly
1:30 pm - Rise Above Old Habits & Respond with Spiritual Strength with Sister Jenna
Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA
7:30 pm - Finding Light, Strength, and Emotional Balance in a Challenging Season with Sister Jenna
Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 10
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Sunday December 21
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Miller & Smith Announces “The Gift of Home” Holiday Referral Invitation
As the year comes to a close, Miller & Smith is celebrating the season of giving with the launch of The Gift of Home, a referral promotion invitin... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stop By Lazy Dog Restaurant and Support Children In Need —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
- Pudgey and Ole Man (I did not pick the names) are available for adoption from aforeverhome.
org. They just came to us yesterday but so far seem good with people and other dogs. They along with other available dogs for adoption will be at… (Nextdoor Brookfield) - Urgently hiring.
http://careerwebapp.us/production-specialist-signs-production-installation (Nextdoor Providence Ridge)
- DoorDash posted a job opening for Drive with DoorDash in Centreville. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Herndon
- Owner of Herndon-area shopping center wants to explore more retail options (ffxnow.com)
- A Book To Keep Is A Wonderful Gift for Children In Need (patch.com)
- Security-Net Welcomes Mala Grover of Digitronics as New Member (sdmmag.com)
Reston
- Reston among hosts of new street hockey league from Washington Capitals (ffxnow.com)
Manassas
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