🌱 World's Oldest Female Hockey Player From Lorton + Musicians Wanted

Good morning, hello. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Lorton Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 48.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 74 Low: 57.
• Friday: Cooler with a shower. High: 64 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Lorton today:

1. Linda Sinrod, an 82-year-old Lorton resident, has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest female hockey player. Sinrod was a former college figure skater who helped found the first women's ice hockey team in the Washington, DC area when she was in her late 30s. After playing for 10 years, she took a break until the age of 67 and continues to play to this day. Sinrod now trains twice a week with weights and bikes three times per week to keep her skills up. (New York Post)
2. The Fairfax County Farmers Markets are seeking musicians to perform at its 10 local markets throughout the county in 2023. The markets, open from April to December every year, are inviting musicians and singers to apply online through the Music at Market website. Interested artists can apply anytime throughout the market season to perform at these popular community events, held on Wednesdays through Sundays at various locations across Fairfax County. (Patch)
3. Calling all runners: the Marine Corps 17.75K is scheduled for 7 a.m. this Saturday, Mar. 25 at Prince William Forest Park, less than a half hour outside of Lorton. The 17.75K distance commemorates the year the U.S. Marine Corps was founded. To learn more or register for the race, visit marinemarathon.com. (Visit Prince William, Virginia via Facebook)

Coming up in Lorton:

Friday, March 24

• Friday Fellowship At Pohick Episcopal Church (6:30 PM)

Saturday, March 25

• Martial Arts Summer Camp Open House At Life Champ Martial Arts Of Lorton & Fairfax Station (10:00 AM)
• AARP Presents Downsizing And Decluttering: You Can't Take It With You! At Lorton Library (10:30 AM)

Sunday, March 26

• Roving Ranger On Eagle Spur Trail At Mason Neck State Park (1:00 PM)
• Afternoon EqualiTEA At Workhouse Arts Center (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, local house hunters! Here are five more properties that have recently hit the Lorton real estate market. (Patch)
• Enjoying spring in NoVA doesn't have to cost a fortune. From the Gunston Hall Spring Festival in Lorton to the Cherry Blossom Water Taxi down the road in Alexandria, there's plenty to do in the area for under $30. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
• Last week, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) rolled out its 2023 "Road Shark" campaign countywide. The FCPD Road Shark program aims to reduce motor vehicle crashes and reduce aggressive driving in the area by increasing patrols in high-visibility areas. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all soon for another update.

— 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.