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Motor Squad Wins Team Competition in Wisconsin
Eight members of the Fairfax County Police Motor Squad recently traveled to Milwaukee, Wis. for a two-day motorcycle riding safety and skills competition. The event was held at the headquarters of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company and marked its 110th anniversary.
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Local Art Exhibit Offers Valentine’s Day Theme
This month the Art Gallery of Potomac presents "Be My Valentine" featuring painting and jewelry for Valentine's Day through Feb. 24.
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Obituary: Robert A. Valentine, 89, Dies
Robert A. Valentine died peacefully on Valentine's Day, Sunday February 14, 2016. He was 89 years old.
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Houzz Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in D.C. Area
Open Houzz DC at Dulles Electric Supply celebrated the fifth year anniversary of Houzz coming to the D.C. metro area on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Herndon High School Robotics Team Earns High Marks
erndon High School’s sister robotics team, Epsilon Delta Too, was one of the top finishers at the FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia Championship held in Richmond on Saturday, Feb. 28. Coach Robert Simmons, who has been with the team for three years, said that junior Kenneth Lin, the team’s leader, wanted the team to be a model team in the area.
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Obituary: Richard L. Andrews, 80, of Great Falls, Dies
Richard L. Andrews, born Oct. 6, 1933, in New York City, died on Aug. 1, 2014, in Alexandria, after a valiant seven-year battle against melanoma, leukemia, mesothelioma, and, finally, liver cancer.
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Neighborhood Preserves Its Trees
Chesterbrook Woods Citizen’s Association (CWCA), a neighborhood association of residents who live in the 530+ homes in the Chesterbrook Woods community, recently adopted a Contractor Pledge for Tree, Earth and Soil Protection. CWCA embarked on this initiative to help preserve neighborhood trees.
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Great Falls Farmers Market Now Warm in the Grange
The Great Falls Farmers Market continues year round, meeting in the Great Falls Grange Hall from now through March 25, 2017.
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Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.
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Feeding the Fight in Alexandria
Friendship Firehouse wraps up food delivery.
Members of the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association wrapped up a 6-week period of delivering over 600 meals to Alexandria firefighters with a donation of lunches June 5 from Foster’s Grille.
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Send Photos for the Pet Connection
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish the last week of July, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Thursday, July 23.
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Send Photos for the Pet Almanac
The Pet Almanac, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish the last week of July, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Thursday, July 23.
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Help Sherwood Center Giving Tree Program
Fairfax City’s Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the City’s public schools to help City families in need this holiday season.
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Preview: Join Arlington Food Assistance Center’s Empty Bowls Virtual Event
Grab a chef’s recipe and make your own soup this year at Arlington Food Assistance Center’s (AFAC) virtual Empty Bowls Event on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m.
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Alexandria Aces Advance to Championship Series
Brook leads 10-0 shutout of Thunderbolts
The Alexandria Aces have advanced to the finals of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League with a two-game sweep of the Silver Spring Thunderbolts in the semi final playoffs.
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Week in Loudoun
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The Village Movement Comes to Arlington
Arlington Neighborhood Villages (ANV) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling Arlington seniors to continue living in their homes as they age. ANV combines elements of a senior cooperative, a social club and a concierge service. ANV opens in Arlington County in April. County residents 55 years of age and older are eligible for membership. They will pay an annual fee based on the level of services desired.
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Fairfax County Senior Centers
Senior Centers for Active Adults offer opportunities to make friends, stay on the move, and learn new things. Fairfax County residents age 55 and older may join any of the 13 senior centers sponsored by the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Senior centers offer classes, health and wellness programs, computer and internet access, trips and tours, and opportunities to socialize with others and stay connected with your community. There is an annual membership fee of $48 for attending the senior centers. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/srctrs.htm for more.