The Dunne Dispatch (Local Events Edition) - 09/12/2024

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The Dunne Dispatch (Local Events Edition) - 09/12/2024

  • Raptor Rapture at Fort Hunt Park, Free, September 14, 1 p.m. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to see live raptors, owls, and hawks up close on September 14, 1 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh, the National Park Service and Secret Garden Birds and Bees.
Raptor Event Flyer
  • Trail Cleanup at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Belle Haven Park, September 21, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Calling all stewards of the environment! Join the National Park Service and the Friends of Dyke Marsh for a shoreline and trail cleanup at the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Belle Haven Park in honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day! Register in advance. The registration link also includes a map showing parking, check-in, and bathroom locations. Let's work together to keep our ecosystem beautiful!
  • Steamology STEM Fest, October 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Steamology will host its annual STEM FEST at Mount Vernon HS on October 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to come enjoy FREE activities related to STEM, including Robotics, Coding, Experiments, and more! This event provides students with a chance to engage in hands-on activities related to science, technology, and mathematics. HS students are invited to serve as volunteers. This is a valuable opportunity for high school students to develop leadership skills, gain community service hours, and potentially inspire younger students to pursue their STEM interests. STEM FEST will also feature high school clubs and vendors, who will set up informational booths or displays related to STEM. The participation rate for the event is around 500 or more students. Visit Steamology online to register, volunteer, or host a booth or display. 
STEM Fest Flyer
  • Register Now for the 9th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon, October 19. Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck invites you to participate in this community bike ride on Saturday October 19 2024, starting and ending at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Riders will enjoy a fun ride through the many Potomac Banks historic, ecological and cultural sites in the southern and central parts of the Mount Vernon District. The route consists of paved roads, paved trails and has some challenging sections. The event is rain or shine. Learn more and register online today! 
Tour de Mount Vernon Flyer

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