🌱 Army To House Horses In Lorton + Mt. Vernon Town Meeting Updates

Good morning, Lorton. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• A flyover of Lorton at a townhall meeting.
• U.S. Army will house a platoon's horses in Lorton.
• New meetings added to discuss Lake Accotink.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Warm with clouds breaking. High: 69 Low: 47.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 64 Low: 55.
• Friday: Windy; a little morning rain. High: 60 Low: 27.
• Saturday: Sunny and cooler. High: 48 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Lorton:

1. New in Mount Vernon: Developments, a new trail, and increased tourism. From development news to the Bus Rapid Transit progress, the annual Mount Vernon Town Meeting covered several broad topics. One of the highlights was a virtual flyover tour, which showed happenings at landmarks, development sites, and other locations in Lorton and the surrounding area. (Patch)
2. Don't allow your special dinner to go up in flames! Whether you cooked Valentine's Day dinner at home or just want to surprise your partner one night, remember important safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association before you get started—like keeping oven mitts, food packaging, and curtains away from your stovetop. (Press Release Desk )
3. A special U.S. Army platoon is coming to Lorton. The Caisson Platoon horses of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment will be temporarily housed and pastured at a pasture in Lorton, thanks to a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Army. (Inside NoVA)
4. New meetings have been scheduled to discuss the latest developments for the Lake Accotink Dredging Project in Braddock District. The new meetings, on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16, respectively, will present an overview of the project, details on the impacts and costs of management options, and staff recommendations. (Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services via Facebook)
5. On Saturday, LCAC participated in the annual Mt. Vernon District Town Meeting. Rob Rutland-Brown, the Executive Director, visited with former Fairfax County District Supervisor Gerry Hyland. Hyland was instrumental in the process of establishing the Lorton Community Center that LCAC now calls home. (Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) via Facebook)

Coming up in Lorton:

Wednesday, February 15

• Introduction to Ink Drawing at Workhouse Arts Center (6:00 PM)

Saturday, February 18

• Film Screening - Lorton: Prison of Terror at Workhouse Arts Center (6:00 PM)

Sunday, February 19

• Bird Walk at Mason Neck State Park (8:00 A.M.)

From my notebook:

• There are less than two weeks for the South County High School Band to reach its goal! All you have to do is share the link on Facebook with friends and family. (South County High School Bands via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home in Lorton? Browse this week's Real Estate Roundup to identify your next new home. From single-family dwellings to townhomes, your dream house might just be waiting for you! (Lorton Patch)
• There are several job openings in the Lorton area. If you're interested in switching careers—or looking for a new opportunity in your current industry, take a look at the businesses hiring now. From customer service to sales, there are many positions actively hiring in the area. (Lorton Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.