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Letter to the Editor: Promote Healthy Eating, Not Supplements
I echo Del. Scott Surovell’s call for Governor McDonnell’s resignation in his July 13 Dixie Pig blog http://scottsurovell.blogspot.com/2013/07/its-time-to-move-on-governor-mcdonnell.html#more. However, I come to my conclusion from the perspective as a dietitian and diabetes educator. I practice my trade using research-based evidence and recommend that people eat healthy to manage and prevent disease by choosing and preparing real foods, not by taking supplements.
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Professional Business Organizations Meet on Softball Field
Vienna Business Association and Vienna Business Networking International inaugurate annual softball game.
The Vienna Business Association [VBA] faced off with challenger Vienna Business Networking International [BNI] on June 23 in a closely-contested softball game at Southside Field. Family and colleagues cheered on their players and BNI edged out VBA for a 20-18 win. The match, bringing in players that belong to either of the two professional business clubs or serving double-duty in both clubs (not counting a few ringers), was a friendly competition supported by a barbeque buffet catered by Red, White and Blue, and a bounce-house to keep the children entertained.
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Week in Great Falls
Spring Festival Needs Volunteers
The Great Falls Optimists are in need of volunteers with this year's Spring Festival. If you can give a few hours on Sunday, April 13 to help, here are the times you could help: *10 a.m. to Noon – helping with set- up; *1 to 3:45 p.m. -- supervising children playing games and on the rides; 3:45 to 4:05 p.m. -- helping the children line up at the age appropriate entrances to the Egg Hunt on the Village Green; * Clean-up following the Egg Hunt. The Great Falls Optimists want to thank all those who have volunteered in previous years and those who will help this year. Call 703-216-3035 or e-mail a.c.bongiorno@comcast.net
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‘Under the Gun’ Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion in McLean
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) will sponsor an "Under the Gun" Screening and Expert Panel on Thursday, Oct. 27, 7-9 p.m. in the large theatre inside McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.
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Robert Bloom Dies in Fatal Crash in Huntington
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred Monday morning in Huntington in the Mount Vernon Police District.
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Great Falls Citizens Association Sponsors Town Hall on Racial Experiences
The Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) is sponsoring a town hall meeting (via Zoom technology) on Sept. 30 featuring six diverse local panelists from the Great Falls area who have been invited to share their experiences with attendees on the Webinar.
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Treasury Launches State and Local Covid Relief Funds
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded the Treasury Department’s launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Stuff the Bus Food Drives
Stuff the bus
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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar March 5-11
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar March 5-11
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Calendar March 5-11
Calendar March 5-11
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Calendar March 5-11
Calendar March 5-11
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Calendar March 5-11
Calendar March 5-11
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Calendar: Feb. 14-20
Calendar: Feb. 14-20
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Burke & Fairfax Calendar 9/4
Burke & Fairfax Calendar 9/4
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Burke & Fairfax Calendary 9/4
Burke & Fairfax Calendary 9/4
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Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board
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Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board
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Calendar Notes
Calendar Notes
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Calendar Notes
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