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The Langley School Presents ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Middle School students at The Langley School will present Roald Dahl’s fantasy adventure, "James and the Giant Peach," in three evening performances Nov. 21-23 in the school’s Sherman Arts Center.
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Vienna Arts Society Hosts Treasury of Art Show and Sale
More than 150 original pieces of art were juried by art specialist Jack Rasmussen for the Vienna Arts Society 44th Annual Treasury of Art Show and Sale that took place Nov. 22 through Nov. 24 at the Vienna Community Center.
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Great Falls Nails and Spa Re-opens
Salon has new name, second floor with spa facilities.
Great Falls Nails and Spa officially re-opened under their new name with a party Saturday, Sept. 14. Formerly known as Glamour Nails and Spa, the owners decided to change the name to reflect their commitment to the community.
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Focus on Food Crisis
Marshall HS sponsors My First Model UN Training Conference.
Next week 250 middle and high school students will gather at Marshall High School for the 10th annual My First Model United Nations Training Conference. The conference will run all day on Oct. 19, and will feature morning training sessions, afternoon model United Nations conference sessions, and lunch. For students who hold any interest in international relations, it is not to be missed, according to Marshall High School senior Samuel Carpenter. Carpenter is a member of Marshall’s Model UN Team, and is helping to organize the event.
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Vienna Oktoberfest Showcases Vienna Hospitality Bavarian-style
Food and drink, entertainment, vendors and children’s activities draw crowds throughout the day.
As hot as it was on Oct. 5—in the upper-80s—it was still picture-perfect weather for the Vienna Oktoberfest, a full day of family fun, food, live entertainment and beer and wine.
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Candidate’s Forum Postponed
Recheduled for Nov. 1
The Great Falls Citizens Association postponed its scheduled candidate’s forum Tuesday, Oct. 8, citing fears that outside groups were planning on disrupting the program.
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‘Les Miserables’ Storms the Barricades at the Reston Holiday Parade
The cast and crew of the Reston Players production of "Les Miserables" are excited to announce their participation in this year’s Reston Holiday Parade on Friday, Nov. 29.
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Arlington Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
In July 2012, 257 Arlington homes sold between $2,100,000-$85,000.
Arlington Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
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Burke Centre Hosts Fall Festival
Festival-goers treated to senior flash mob and family fun.
Burke hosted its biggest block party last weekend as the community welcomed friends and neighbors of all ages for the 35th annual Burke Centre Fall Festival.
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Potomac Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
In July 2012, 47 Potomac homes sold between $3,275,000-$410,000.
Potomac Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
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Letter: Volunteer to Monitor Streams
How can too much water be a bad thing? Why does the EPA want Fairfax County to control storm water? Come see for yourselves: join your neighbors at one of the many quarterly stream monitoring events around the county.
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Potomac Real Estate: September 2012 Sales $625,000~ $740,000
In September 2012, 34 Potomac homes sold between $4,700,000-$282,000.
Potomac Real Estate: September 2012 Sales $625,000~ $740,000
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Capital Home and Garden Show set for Feb. 22-24 at Dulles Expo Center.
Since Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day earlier this month, spring might be around the corner. But whether one believes in folklore or not, the winter chill will soon give way to warm weather blooms.
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Montante Wins National Contest
Vincenza Montante, a senior at Washington-Lee High School, in Arlington, was one of two student winners in the 2012 National Punctuation Day Presidential Punctuation Contest. http://www.nationalpunctuationday.com/
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Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales for February 2013
In February 2013, 142 Alexandria homes sold between $1,900,000-$90,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales for February 2013
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Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2013
In February 2013, 84 homes sold between $1,300,000-$96,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2013
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Great Falls Senior Center Hosts ‘Home Fit’ Workshop
The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) hosts the AARP “Home Fit” Workshop at its May event. Senior residents will learn how to decide those types of home adjustments needed to stay in their homes as they age.
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Obituary: Allan Scott Wiley
Allan Scott Wiley, 54, of Alexandria, died on Dec. 21, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
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New Elementary and High School Proposed for This Part of County
Many elementary and high schools in the local area are either overcrowded or full to the brim. But relief — although far off — is on the way in the form of a new elementary school and a new high school.