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Doin’ the Twist on the Stallion Stage
Doin’ the Twist on the Stallion Stage
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Zombies in November?
Halloween has past, but the zombies have not left Fairfax.
Zombies in November?
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Wootton, Churchill Mourn Losses
In deadly weekend, Wootton junior killed by hit-and-run driver; Churchill student dies in crash.
Wootton, Churchill Mourn Losses
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Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”
A modern twist on a classic tale.
Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”
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Don't Be Afraid; Learn About Bees
Number of drones on the increase.
What Do You Know About Bees? How many bees in an ordinary colony (hive)? a) 1000 b) 10,000 c) 60,000 or more 2. Each colony has one queen. What happens if more than one is born? a) All but one is killed b) All but one is driven out c) The first one takes half the colony and relocates 3. The oldest bee ever found (preserved in a drop of amber) lived how many years ago? a) 1,000,000 b) 25,000,000 c) 100,000,000 4. Stingers release venom for a brief time. What to do on being stung? gently back out stinger with a fingernail or credit card apply ice for swelling c) both a and b 90% of bees are workers. Which gender? a) male female Which stinging insect is vegetarian? hornet bee wasp 7. At least how much honey a colony (hive) needs for winter? 10 pounds 60 pounds 100 pounds 8. Honey has flavors depending on the blossoms visited. What do beekeepers do with "bad tasting" honey? throw it out leave it for bees to eat 9. Normal gathering range of a bee? 500 yards one-half mile c) 2 miles (or more) 10. For millennia, honey has been used treating wounds? a) true b) false Answers; 1.c; 2.a; 3.c; 4.c; 5.b; 6.b; 7.b; 8.b; 9.c; 10.a. Grading correct answers: 9-10 = A; 7-8 = "bee"; 5-6 = C. Arlington Adult Education offers a class called "Help the Honeybees!" on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Arlington Career Center, in Walter Reed Drive near Columbia Pike. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. and registration is $5. Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia has a booth at the 2013 Arlington County Fair to be held in Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street, South, Aug. 7 - 11. Bee products are judged at the Fair and many Are offered for sale. All the answers to all the possible questions about bees are found through that association's webpage: www.beekeepersnova.org
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Dominion's "Folly" Casts A Spell
Gentle romance plays out on Theatre One stage.
Dominion's "Folly" Casts A Spell
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Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
Lone Star State Location Offers Three Stars
Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
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Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
Lone Star State Location Offers Three Stars
Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
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The Time of Their Lives
Debutantes of the Old Dominion Cotillion make debut.
The Time of Their Lives
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Week in Fairfax Station
Week in Fairfax Station
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Don’t Fall Asleep Yet — Get Pajamas First
Don’t Fall Asleep Yet — Get Pajamas First
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Warriors for Freedom
Residents gather for a tearful 9-11 memorial ceremony in Great Falls.
Warriors for Freedom
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Warriors for Freedom
Residents gather for a tearful 9-11 memorial ceremony in Great Falls.
Warriors for Freedom
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TC Rowers Claim 3 Victories at Charlie Butt Regatta
The T.C. Williams crew team traveled to Georgetown this past Saturday, April 28 to compete in the Charlie Butt Regatta, a race that started on the Potomac just above the Key Bridge and ended in the shadow of the Kennedy Center just down the river.
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Colorful, Satirical Musical Revue
Elden Street Players to present “Tom Foolery.”
Be inspired as "Tom Foolery" takes audiences into the world of Tom Lehrer who delighted so many with his musically-based attacks and banter on everything, both high-brow and low. The time is the 1960s, when there were "few if any restrictions to what could be said about life, but always with tongue-in-cheek" said Adriana Hardy, director of the Elden Street Players (ESP) production.
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People at Work: Lawton ‘Plays the Kettle’
Emily Lawton pushes down the three piston valves in different combinations on her alto horn, pitched in E-flat and used in British style bands. She is "playing the kettle" as the glass doors automatically swing open but customers stop for a minute to listen before grocery shopping.
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Traffic Signal Needed Near Westgate Elementary
MCA resolution passes nearly unanimously.
Drivers taking a shortcut on Magarity Road to get to work in the morning may find a traffic light to aid the crosswalk guard in the future.
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Letter to the Editor: Frustrating Focus
To the Editor: I read with interest the recent commentary submitted by Del. Scott Surovell in the March 13-19 edition of the Mount Vernon Gazette. I was enlightened, frustrated and saddened by the 20 point commentary written by Delegate Surovell. While many of the 20 items Mr. Surovell discussed were noteworthy and reflected sound logic and value to Virginia citizens, several of the 20 items saddened and frustrated me. In item 9 Mr. Surovell complained about not being successful in removing the Virginia ban on same sex marriage. In short why is our legislative time and money being wasted on such an issue? Gay marriage is offensive and in no way can legislative time and effort and resources be justified in dealing with nothing more than politically correct activity to please a few when so many other pressing issues face our state and our country.
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Be Transported to Music Nirvana in Herndon
‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing’ at NextStop Theatre.
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Arlington Crime Reports
Crime Reports