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• Ready to learn, play, and connect at Manassas’ Lifelong Learning Institute?

Also on today's calendar: Glow Skate Night (8-9:30PM Only) and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.
• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, temps: high: 35, low: 25.
• Wednesday: Not as cold with some sun, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attention Seniors: New Year Means New People & Places (princewilliamliving.com) — Manassas-area residents 50 and older can now look ahead to the Lifelong Learning Institute’s Spring 2026 semester, with registration opening January 12 for dozens of classes and social groups. Partnering with NOVA’s Manassas campus, LLI offers affordable memberships, daytime programs, and clubs that help older adults stay active, connected, and curious close to home.
   

📸 Around Manassas

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manassas

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Tuesday December 30

• Glow Skate Night (8-9:30PM Only)
  Harris Pavilion , 9201 Center St , Manassas
  8:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Happy New Career!
  8801 Sudley Rd , Manassas
  10:00 am

Friday January 9

• Sip & Sketch with Jortt (Jan 9)
  Laconiko , 11301 Braden Dr , Manassas
  5:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Call for Candidates 2026
  Manassas and Manassas Park, VA
  1:23 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Cantando-Ando con Gabo y Mate!
  Central Library Community Room Central Library -
  10:30 am
• Workplace English
  Bull Run Library - Group Study Room B
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Holiday Skate
  Skate N' Fun Zone , 7878 Sudley Rd , Manassas
  12:00 pm
• We Love Birds! Trivia and Games: Bull Run
  Bull Run Library , 8051 Ashton Ave , Manassas
  1:00 pm
• We Love Birds! Trivia and Games
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• K-Pop Crafts
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  2:00 pm

Friday January 2

• Hooked on Craft Kits
  Central Library -
• Bull Run Ukulele Players
  Bull Run Library - Bull Run Community Room A and B
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I want to start the new year with a clear intention to bring more peace and connection to Northern Virginia.
  Manassas, Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun. Every neighborhood deserves calm. Every person deserves respect. I want people to… (Nextdoor Sudley Manor)

• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Manassas. Apply here.
• Gpac posted a job opening for Steel Production Manager in Manassas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manassas here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Basketball Game Preview: Fairfax Lions vs. Colonial Forge Eagles (maxpreps.com)

Fairfax

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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