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Potomac: Jolly Fat Man’s Run’ Promotes Spirit of Giving

Fun run benefits Operation Second Chance.

In 2004, a close friend of Cindy McGrew’s was deployed to Iraq. When his fellow soldiers were injured and heading to Walter Reed, she visited them, searching for a way to help the soldiers and their families.

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Gilbert and Sullivan's “H.M.S. Pinafore” from Virginia Opera at GMU Center for the Arts.

Fresh as ever in a world in which "things are seldom what they seem" the irreverent comic musical, "H.M.S. Pinafore" from the franchise of Gilbert and Sullivan will soon dock at the Center for the Arts. It is helmed by the Virginia Opera.

Obituary: Pamela Wallace, of Clifton, Dies

Pamela Wallace, passed away at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., surrounded by her loving family. They invite everyone to attend the memorial service celebrating her life at the Christ Episcopal Church, 74 Park Ave., Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at 11 a.m., where she wed her husband, Bob,45 years ago.

Editorial: Holidays Are About Giving

Give thanks and share; tens of thousands of families around us are in need.

The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are about children and family. The holidays are about sharing, about joy. The holidays are about being thankful and about faith and appreciation. The holidays are about alleviating suffering for others. Surrounded by the bounty in so many neighborhoods in Northern Virginia, many of us see little signs of the massive unmet needs here. But in Fairfax County Public Schools, more than 52,000 of the students are poor enough to receive free or subsidized meals, a significant measure of poverty.

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Herndon Rotary Club Opens Little Free Library

Rotary club holds dedication ceremony in downtown Herndon.

Despite cool weather, the Town of Herndon residents and members of the Herndon Rotary Club assembled at downtown Herndon for the dedication and unveiling of the Rotary Club of Herndon’s first Little Free Library on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Little Free Library is a neighbor-to-neighbor sharing of books, and was made possible with the support of local businesses and the Rotary Club of Herndon

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 80 homes sold between $1,812,500-$218,500 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2014

Springfield Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 137 Springfield homes sold between $895,000-$187,500.

Springfield Home Sales: October, 2014

McLean Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 78 homes sold between $2,200,000-$199,900 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: October, 2014

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 69 homes sold between $980,000-$170,500 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: October, 2014

Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 66 Fairfax homes sold between $999,999-$190,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2014

Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 18 homes sold between $902,000-$38,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2014

Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 118 homes sold between $2,300,000-$90,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2014

Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 186 Alexandria homes sold between $2,700,000-$118,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2014

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 37 Potomac homes sold between $2,500,000-$309,000.

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2014

Editorial: Why Shop Small? Shop Large Locally

Small business Saturday isn’t enough; don’t wait until then, and don’t stop after that.

There is a joy to shopping in local stores at the holidays, to participating in community traditions and celebrations, to walking along a sidewalk with the streets decked out for the holidays, to being greeted by someone likely to be the owner of the store, to finding gifts that are not mass-produced.

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The Best Holiday Gifts in the Vienna Area

Holiday gift guide features locally-owned businesses with high-quality merchandise and friendly customer service.

Why, yes, you can shop online or at the mall for holiday gifts …. or, you can get personalized, friendly service and distinctive, high-quality goods by supporting your Vienna-Oakton small businesses, typically owned by local people who give back to the community.

A Colorful and Crazy Holiday Ride at McLean's Alden

“A Kodachrome Christmas” lands on The Alden stage Dec. 19-21.

The upcoming holidays will be made brighter this year by the hilarious, one-person show, “A Kodachrome Christmas,” at The Alden in McLean Dec. 19 through 21.

Arlington’s Signature Presents 'Sex With Strangers'

Opposites attract as two strangers are trapped by a snowstorm in a secluded cabin.

Signature Theater in Arlington is staging the savvy and sexy "Sex With Strangers" through Dec. 7, 2014.

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McLean Holiday Homes Tour to Focus on Langley farms

The 48th annual McLean Woman’s Club Holiday Homes Tour, set for Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will focus on Langley Farms, an enclave of large custom homes across Dolley Madison Boulevard (Route 123) from McLean’s business district.

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Beyond Limitations

Connecting with contemporary dance at the Alden with Christopher K. Morgan.

No need to travel far to see a performance of the best in the professional contemporary dance. It is right here at McLean's Alden Theater, as Alden's resident Contemporary Dance Company Christopher K. Morgan & Artists (CKM&A) returns.