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Today in Oakton: Computer Training, Carly Rae Jepsen Performs

Things to know today in Oakton: 

  1. Temperatures will reach a high of 87 degrees today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
  2. The Oakton Library is hosting one-one-one computer training at 2 p.m. at 10304 Lynnhaven Place. More information.  
  3. George Mason University’s student government gets inaugurated at 11 a.m. at the campus’ north plaza, 4400 University Drive. View details.
  4. Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen (notable for the hit single ‘Call me Maybe’ performs at the Wolf Trap’s Filene Center at 7 p.m. at 1645 Trap Road. Tickets are $42 in house or $30 for the lawn. More information
  5. A Little Event Like the Summer Olympics: DC 2024 launched Tuesday to prepare Washington's bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity in a statement played up his county's potential contribution to the event, noting the 2015 World Police and Fire Games would offer a preview of how the logistics would work. The Police and Fire Games are expected to draw more than 12,500 athletes from 70 countries. How many athletes did the 2012 Olympics draw to London? About 10,500.


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