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Camping at Pohick Bay, Lorton's CenteredBeing Yoga Studio and the Number of the Day

Plus, Google's birthday and your take on Ken Cuccinelli's opinions over contraception.

It’s Wednesday, Sept. 4. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. Today: Well, goodbye to swimming season at Pohick Bay Regional Park. And now, say hello to camping season...at Pohick Bay Regional Park!

2. You Said It: “I believe that as a civilized and moral people, we are obligated to protect those who are most vulnerable and helpless--developing humans included.” A readers responding to gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli’s positions on contraception.

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3. ICYMI: Lorton’s CenteredBeing yoga studio is holding an open house soon.

4. Number of the Day: Seven. Today’s number comes from a middle school principal on the difference for first-time students. "It's a huge transition from a very small class with one teacher to a very large class with seven teachers," said South County Middle School Principal Marsha Manning.

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5. Today…in History: On Sept. 4, 1998, 15 years ago, Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Don’t take our word for it, search for “Google Founding Date” on Google.

Have a great day! 


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