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🌱 Patch AM: Why is a former Herndon coach key to South Lakes’ next test?
Also, don't miss Annual Civil War Peace Service on the Herndon Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why is a former Herndon coach key to South Lakes’ next test?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Civil War Peace Service and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Herndonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 49 and low of 22 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 44, low: 34.
- Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Lakes Falls To Stone Bridge In Champions Classic Event At South Lakes (patch.com) — South Lakes High’s boys basketball team in nearby Reston dropped a 60-49 home decision to Stone Bridge in the Champions Classic, continuing an up‑and‑down season. The Seahawks now face a tough holiday stretch, including a trip to Martinsville to play a team led by former South Lakes assistant and Herndon head coach Gary Hall, as Coach Mike Desmond considers shaking up his starting lineup.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Herndon
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual Civil War Peace Service
Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon
9:00 am - Children’s Nativity Musical & Communion – Christmas Eve in Sterling
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 201 E Frederick Dr, Sterling
3:00 pm - Christmas Eve Family Service
11508 N Shore Dr, Reston
5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Service
11508 N Shore Dr, Reston
8:39 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DECEMBER #SisterStrollSunday
Claude Moore Park Visitor Center , 21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd , Sterling
9:00 am - BFC VA1 Monthly Meeting
46620 E Frederick Dr , Sterling
11:00 am - Sun Dec 21 | Dulles, VA | 1:30 PM
Dulles Town Center , 21100 Dulles Town Cir , Sterling
1:30 pm - Sat Dec 20 | Dulles, VA | 3:00 PM
Dulles Town Center , 21100 Dulles Town Cir , Sterling
1:30 pm - Ice Skating + Mixer at Ted's Bulletin after
Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion , 1818 Discovery St , Reston
2:00 pm - Art Of Cocktail Making Class
La Prensa Tacos & Tapas , 21305 Windmill Parc Dr Ste. 140 , Sterling
2:00 pm - Open Studio at Pinot's Palette
Pinot's Palette , 12976 Highland Crossing Dr ste d , Herndon
2:00 pm - Cozy Rustic Snowman
Pinot's Palette , 12976 Highland Crossing Dr ste d , Herndon
2:00 pm - Another Night of All Doom Metal — Arts Herndon
Arts Herndon , 750 Center St , Herndon
5:00 pm - Profs & Pints Northern Virginia: How the Nutcracker Came to Life
Crooked Run Fermentation , 22455 Davis Dr #120 , Sterling
5:30 pm - Winter Solstice & Yule Celebration
Mage & Mane Ritual Hair and Head Spa , 773 Station St Studio A , Herndon
6:30 pm - Find a Career, Change a Career - My Next Move Workshop (ON-SITE)
Loudoun County, VA Calendar , 705 East Market Street Suite E , Leesburg
10:00 am
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Reston
- Meadows Frozen Custard opens in Reston ahead of winter holidays (ffxnow.com)
- The Best Orthodontist in Fairfax County (ffxnow.com)
- VOTE: Do you support criminal penalties for providing transgender care to children? (wjla.com)
Great Falls
- Northeastern women's basketball takes down Boston College (masslive.com)
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