🌱 How a new fire station and shelter could reshape Hybla Valley’s gateway
Good day Hybla Valley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new fire station and shelter could reshape Hybla Valley’s gateway
Also on today's calendar: Maundy Thursday Service and 5 more events.
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Hybla Valley or nearby? Post it to the Hybla Valley calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
- Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Penn Daw fire station with shelter, supportive housing wins support (ffxnow.com) — A long-planned project at the former Hybla Valley Nursery site is moving forward, with a new Penn Daw fire station, emergency shelter, and supportive housing winning unanimous backing from the Fairfax County Planning Commission. If supervisors approve it on April 14, Hybla Valley-area residents could see a modern fire station, 50-bed shelter, and new housing built just off Richmond Highway near future bus rapid transit. 
📸 Around Hybla Valley
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Upcoming Events in
Hybla Valley
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
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Maundy Thursday Service
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
7:30 pm -
Good Friday Service
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
7:30 pm -
Easter Sunrise Service
Mount Comfort Cemetery , 6600 S Kings Hwy , Alexandria
7:00 am -
Pancake Breakfast (Youth Fundraiser Free Will Donations)
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
8:15 am -
Easter Egg Hunt
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
9:00 am -
Easter Festival Service
Bethany Lutheran Church and Preschool , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
10:00 am -
Lunch & Learn on April 9th
Brightview Alexandria - Senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care , 6509 Telegraph Rd , Alexandria
12:00 pm -
JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Sunday April 5
Thursday April 9
Thursday April 16
📣 Hybla Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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U.S. Citizenship Class (Online)
Shirlington Library , 4200 Campbell Boulevard , Arlington
10:30 am -
Just Babies
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am -
English Conversation at Columbia Pike
Columbia Pike Library Drew Room,
11:00 am -
Japanese Conversation
Central Library Quincy Room,
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
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🗞 Nearby News
Mount Vernon
- Massive Boathouse Fire Major Redevelopment Proposal: VA Weekend (patch.com)
Alexandria
- Say 'I Do' Aboard Alexandria's Own Love Boat This May 15 (thezebra.org)
- Alexandria's Little Theatre Unveils 2026-27 Season (patch.com)
- Alexandria tech startup tackles wireless communications in ‘impossible' conditions (alxnow.com)
Arlington
- $1M Raffle Ticket Sold In Alexandria Claimed by Anonymous Arlington Woman (patch.com)
Ok Hybla Valley! 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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