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Happening soon: Transformations Center For Weight Loss on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

Good day Mount Vernon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Transformations Center For Weight Loss at Kingstowne
Find out what's happening in Mount Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Mount Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 41, low: 29.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a flurry; colder, with a high of 34 and low of 21 degrees.
📸 Around Mount Vernon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon
★ Featured events ★
- Transformations Center For Weight Loss
Kingstowne, 5860 King Centre Dr, Alexandria
10:34 pm
Friday January 2
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Other local events
📣 Mount Vernon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- English Conversation (Online)
Shirlington Library , 4200 Campbell Boulevard , Arlington
2:00 pm - Cantando-Ando con Gabo y Mate!
Potomac Library - Potomac Community Room
2:00 pm - Spanish Conversation at Courthouse
Courthouse Library , Dogwood Conference Room , Lake Barcroft
6:00 pm - Celebrity Biography Book Club: "Dear Girls"
Shirlington Library Campbell Room,
6:30 pm - Take a Scarf, Leave a Scarf
Lake Ridge Library - - U.S. Citizenship Class (Online)
Shirlington Library , 4200 Campbell Boulevard , Arlington
10:30 am - English Conversation at Columbia Pike
Columbia Pike Library Drew Room,
11:00 am - Noon Year Eve's Party
Haymarket Gainesville Library - Haymarket Gainesville Community Room
11:30 am - Practicing Mindfulness
Courthouse Library , Cherry Conference Room , Lake Barcroft
12:00 pm - Japanese Conversation
Central Library Quincy Room,
12:00 pm - Into The Woods with New Year's Eve Party
Workhouse Arts Center , 9518 Workhouse Wy , Lorton
8:00 pm - new year's eve 2026
The Royal Banquet & Event Center , 6355 Rolling Rd , Springfield
8:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Mount Vernon PatchAM possible:
- The Hurricane Foundation, Inc — (913) 680-7968
Homeless Female Veterans and their Children Services - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for CAC Operator/Verifying Official in Fort Belvoir. Apply here.
- i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Sport Coordinator Soccer in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lorton
- How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Fairfax City After 2025 Holidays (patch.com)
- Top Free Things To Do with Kids in DC in January 2026, According to Mommy Poppins Editors (mommypoppins.com)
Springfield
- Democratic Nominee Chosen For 17th House District Special Election (patch.com)
- Fairfax County board paves way for housing to replace Fair Oaks-area office buildings (ffxnow.com)
Alexandria
Ok Mount Vernon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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