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🌱 Patch AM: Family Candlelight Christmas Eve service and 11 more events
Also check out Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on the Mount Vernon Patch calendar

Hey there, Mount Vernon! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Family Candlelight Christmas Eve service
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
- Christmas Festival Worship
Find out what's happening in Mount Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Mount Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 52 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with mist, temps: high: 53, low: 32.
- Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 37 and low of 34 degrees.
📸 Around Mount Vernon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Vernon
- Family Candlelight Christmas Eve service
2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
5:30 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
7:30 pm - Christmas Festival Worship
2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
10:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- U.S. Citizenship Class (Online)
Shirlington Library , 4200 Campbell Boulevard , Arlington
10:30 am - Japanese Conversation
Central Library , Quincy Room , Lake Barcroft
12:00 pm - Winter Break
Alexandria , VA 22314 - Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
Courthouse Library Children's Area ,
10:00 am - English Conversation at Aurora Hills
Aurora Hills Library , Eads Room , Lake Barcroft
10:30 am - Shop Class: Self-Guided Glowforge Laser Cutter Certification
Central Library , The Shop , Lake Barcroft
12:00 pm - English Conversation at Shirlington
Shirlington Library , Campbell Room , Lake Barcroft
2:00 pm - Into The Woods
Workhouse Arts Center , 9518 Workhouse Wy , Lorton
8:00 pm - Falls Church Farmers Market
City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
8:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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- The Hurricane Foundation, Inc — (913) 680-7968
Homeless Female Veterans and their Children Services
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Loveseat and Ottoman
New - inherited from Aunt - $500 or best offer (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 034 in Springfield. Apply here.
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Springfield Mall in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lorton
- NextDAY Cabinets Alexandria Showroom Announces Strategic Partnership with Kith Kitchen to Expand Wholesale Cabinet Services (floridatoday.com)
- ‘Into the Woods' with an innovative twist at Workhouse Arts Center (dctheaterarts.org)
- Holiday Happenings in the DMV: Dec. 26-28 (washingtonfamily.com)
Springfield
- Mike Albo's "Hologram Boyfriends" Explores Gay Identity (metroweekly.com)
- ECU football heads to Washington, D.C., for Military Bowl preparations (wcti12.com)
- A Year-End Reflection and Invitation: The Office of Pastoral Life's Commitment to Support and Growth (oca.org)
Woodbridge
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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