- A fundraiser for the Arlington Free Clinic will be held at from 5 p.m. through 8 p.m. All tips and raffle contributions will be donated to the Arlington Free Clinic. For more information call 703-862-4214.
- The public is invited to a Community Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Fellowship Hall of Columbia Baptist Church (103 W. Columbia St.). The North Washington Street Small Area Plan will be discussed, including existing plans and proposed redevelopment. Small discussion groups will form so attendees may share ideas.
- On this day in 1993, the U.N. authorizes arms, military and police supply embargo against Haiti.
- On this day in 2005, Saddam Hussein's trial began in Iraq.
- If today is your birthday, you share it with Extreme Makeover Home Edition host Ty Pennington (47-years-old) and boxer Evander Holyfield (49-years-old). Happy birthday!
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