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Pastor James Isaacs performs the blessing of the animals ceremony at St. James’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, Oct. 8, with Andrew Iype holding his stuffed animal toy. The Blessing of the Animals Service commemorates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals, the environment, and religious cooperation.

From the Beginning to the End

982 participants signed up for 2016 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.

The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) opened Sept. 10 and ran through Sept. 21 with another record registration of 918 participants.

Arlington: Where Learning and Camaraderie Doesn’t End

Inside Langston-Brown Senior Center.

The Langston-Brown Senior Center at 2121 N. Culpepper St., one of six senior centers in Arlington, offers field trips, classes focusing on health, consumer education, cooking and languages as well as dancing lessons, sports and yoga. Most classes are free with a Senior 55+ pass at a cost of $20.

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Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 95 homes sold between $2,303,442-$263,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Springfield Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 163 Springfield homes sold between $820,178-$127,500.

Reston Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 88 Reston homes sold between $1,200,000-$169,834.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 120 homes sold between $1,525,000-$80,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 86 homes sold between $1,399,000-$176,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Fairfax Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 95 Fairfax homes sold between $1,245,000-$156,000.

Chantilly Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 19 homes sold between $700,000-$241,000 in the Chantilly area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 68 homes sold between $2,350,000-$130,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Centreville Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 93 Centreville homes sold between $975,000-$212,000.

Burke Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 58 Burke homes sold between $1,025,000-$269,909.

Arlington Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 220 Arlington homes sold between $2,375,000-$104,500.

Alexandria Home Sales: September, 2016

In September, 2016, 196 Alexandria homes sold between $4,685,000-$102,990.

Potomac Snapshot: Blessing of the Animals Service

From the Beginning to the End

982 participants signed up for 2016 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.

Arlington: Where Learning and Camaraderie Doesn’t End

Inside Langston-Brown Senior Center.

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