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Spotted on the Herndon calendar: Holiday Pajama Party

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In today's newsletter:
- Which Herndon-raised midfielder just secured another NWSL contract?
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Pajama Party and 12 more events.
Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 35, low: 28.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• URFC Signs Goalkeeper DeAira Jackson & Midfielder Aria Nagai to Salary Cap-Exempt Contracts for 2026 NWSL Season (oursportscentral.com) — A professional soccer midfielder from Herndon Aria Nagai, has re-signed with the Utah Royals on a salary cap-exempt deal for the 2026 NWSL season after a solid rookie year. While she now plays in Utah, her path runs from Herndon through Princeton and UNC to the pros, giving local fans a hometown player to follow at the top level of women’s soccer.
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📸 Around Herndon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Herndon
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★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Pajama Party
701 Bennett St, Herndon
9:00 am - Christmas Holiday Pajama Party
701 Bennett St, Herndon
9:00 am - Christmas Holiday Party at Herndon United Methodist Church
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 - "Home for the Holidays" with the Trouble Clefs
Arts Herndon, 750 Center St, Herndon
7:30 pm - Holidays in Purcellville
Town of Purcellville,
12:00 pm - FREE Walk Thru Live Nativity!
14550 Lee Rd, Chantilly
5:30 pm - Dec 20-21 (3 shows)--Alchemy Ballet presents The Andalusian Nutcracker
Herndon High School, 700 Bennett St, Herndon
2:00 pm - Annual Civil War Peace Service
Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Bel-Air House of Silver - Silver & Brass Restoration Services -THURSDAYS 10-4
6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
10:00 am - Kick Off the Holidays with the HHS Madrigals!
Herndon Senior Center , 873 Grace St , Herndon
12:30 pm - Wreaths Across America
Chestnut Grove Cemetery , 831 Dranesville Rd , Herndon
12:00 pm - "Home for the Holidays" with the Trouble Clefs
Arts Herndon , 750 Center St , Herndon
7:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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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
- 2025 White House Ornaments Still Available, With Delivery To You —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
- Stop By Lazy Dog Restaurant and Support Children In Need —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
- Hi--one of my clients has an absolutely beautiful cat, probably 6 or 7 yrs old.
My client is no longer able to care for her cat and will be moving into assisted living soon and will be unable to bring the cat with her. Please… (Nextdoor Center Street) - A contractor is looking a helper.
He can pay $20/h. If you're interested you can text or call him on the 703-725-2924. His name is David. (Nextdoor Bond St/Ferris Ave)
- ATPCO posted a job opening for Graphic Design Marketing Intern in Herndon. Apply here.
- Worldwide Mission Critical posted a job opening for Data Center Construction Quality Assurance Manager in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.
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