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Gardening Notes
Gardening Notes
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Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
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Steve Bettis Returns From Louisiana
Steve Bettis Returns From Louisiana
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Kostbar: Bike Noise Is Epidemic
People at Work
A week after the big snowstorm, a blue and silver Trek Excalibur sits on a bike rack waiting for its one-year warranty tune up and replacement of the chain links for more speed. Garrett Kostbar, service manager of Spokes etc. on Quaker Lane, will check all the bolts to be sure nothing has loosened up, adjust the head set to prevent slop or play in the bearing assembly, check the brake adjustment, make sure the wheels are true since the braided stainless steel cable can stretch out and break.
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Vienna: Oakton Girls' Basketball Wins Conference 5 Championship
Cougars outscore Herndon 17-0 in opening quarter.
The Oakton girls' basketball team defeated Herndon for the Conference 5 title on Friday.
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Baseball Eyes Conference 7 Championship
Junior slugger Sara now known power threat, No. 1 pitcher.
The West Potomac baseball team graduated its top two pitchers from last season, and on March 28 the Wolverines were no-hit and committed nine errors against Paul VI during a game played in low-30-degree temperatures. However, after the frigid 12-0, five-inning loss at Waters Park in Vienna, West Potomac head coach Jim Sullivan and standout junior Jamie Sara spoke of a brighter — and hopefully warmer — future for the Wolverines.
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‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling’ Discussed in Lorton
Event was part of ‘American Women: The Long and Winding Road.’
Right before Carly Fiorina, the first woman CEO of a Fortune 20 company, began her first day as CEO of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, she prepared for questions she thought she might receive regarding innovation and future growth of the company. After all, she was the first outsider and non-engineer to lead the company, so she wanted to think about those important questions.
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‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’ in Alexandria: On Taking Risks
Children’s musical about love and gamblers set in 1920s’ New York City.
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Frying Pan Park Manager Retires
Three decades of stories to tell
On Tuesday, March 2, and after more than 31 years of public service, Yvonne Johnson, Manager of Frying Pan Farm Park, had only a few hours left to tie up loose ends before retiring, and something was bothering her.
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"I Ain't Made That Way"
Play about family in Keokee, Va., which gathers to celebrate its favorite son.
The Shoestring Theatre Company is presenting "I Ain't Made That Way" on April 22 and April 23 in Fairfax as part of the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival 2017.
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Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria
Hundreds of toys given to families in need.
Hundreds of toys given to families in need.
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Faith Notes May 10-16
Faith Notes May 10-16
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Faith Notes March 14-21
Faith Notes March 14-21
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End of a Remarkable Basketball Season for McLean Boys
Highlanders go 24-4, capture Liberty crown, and reach region Final Four.
The McLean High boys’ basketball squad, under head coach Kevin Roller, had one of the best teams in school history this season, enjoying an outstanding regular season followed by a postseason in which the Highlanders captured the Liberty District tournament title and ultimately went all the way to the Northern Region tournament semifinals.
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Calendar
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Chantilly Stages Children's Play
"Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants)" is Jan. 28-30
Chantilly Stages Children's Play
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Chantilly Stages Children's Play
"Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants)" is Jan. 28-30
Chantilly Stages Children's Play
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Cycling Fuels Wounded Veterans’ Rehabilitation
Local physical therapist works with Ride2Recovery.
Cycling Potomac's River Road is not for the weak. Hills on River Road can drop the equivalent of 10 stories in a mile, only to lead cyclists to the next steep climb of equal height. On Labor Day, one group of cyclists was reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour on the descents and then attacking the next hill. Some members of the group had no legs.
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Talking to Teens about Sex
Noted author Deborah Roffman to speak Feb. 5 at Franklin Middle School
Talking to Teens about Sex