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Opinion: Thanksgiving Help for Those in Need

Roll up those sleeves and help.

This week is the week to jump in to help the many organizations that will help needy families through the holidays. Here are a few ideas of how to help, but the opportunities are limitless.

Letter: Inspirational Experience

Letter to the Editor

As a participant in Delegate Barbara Comstock’s Young Women in Leadership Program, I wish to comment on how much I appreciated this unique experience.

Herrity Calls for Heroin Problem Update

“Heroin is here, it’s on our doorstep, it’s in our communities and it often goes unnoticed,” said supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield). Citing a 163 percent rise in heroin overdoses in Northern Virginia between 2011 and 2013, Herrity proposed a successful motion to the Board of Supervisors last week, asserting the County Executive report back to the board on just how bad the heroin problems in Fairfax County are and how they could be dealt with.

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Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.

Brief: Learn How To Help End Homelessness

County Board member Walter Tejada will host a special meeting on ending homelessness on Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. at Central Library in Arlington.

News Brief: Learn about Asian Vegetables

Author Wendy Kiang-Spray will address the Metropolitan Washington Garden Club on Wednesday, March 1, 8 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Bethesda United Church of Christ, 10010 Fernwood Road, Bethesda.

Learning Is Fun at Tech Adventure Camp

Learning Is Fun at Tech Adventure Camp

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Healing the Body

Local resident shares battle with autoimmune disorder.

How Sweet it Is

Potomac Community Center hosts Family FunFest.

How Sweet it Is

Incorporating Math and Science Into a Child’s Day

Simple suggestions for supporting math and science learning.

Maria Kennedy was driving her 5-year-old son to pre-school when he asked a question that stunned her. "Mommy, why is the sun following us?" Kennedy, who says she was stuck in rush-hour traffic and running late for work wasn’t sure how to respond.

Kong to Small?

DVD Review

Kong to Small?

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Take It Outside

Playworks makes recess fun for all.

A reception for Playworks, a nonprofit organization that aims to change play in schools and recess, was held on Sunday, March 1 at the home of of Jim and Patrice Angle in McLean. Jim Angle is the former chief national correspondent for Fox News.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Lovestruck in Vienna

Oakton High presents ‘Wild Oats.’

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Children Enjoy Pony Time Classes

It is late morning on a warm and slightly muggy day in July and a half-dozen children are gathered around Allison Mills and her horse, Doc, at the Stables at Meadowood in Lorton.

Comstock, Wolf to Host Human Trafficking Forum in McLean

Delegate Barbara Comstock (R-34) will host a town hall meeting on Friday, May 3, with U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10), Del. Tim Hugo (R-40), the Richmond Justice Initiative and a panel of local experts, federal and state officials to educate the community about human sex trafficking in Virginia and both how the commonwealth is cracking down on this growing crime and how residents can further increase awareness of the threat posed in the area.

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Raising Awareness of Need for Tree Research

Canadian tree expert stops at Potomac Library disguised as Professor Elwood Pricklethorn.

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Broaching That Conversation about Death in Arlington

Discussing end-of-life care and more.

Conversations surrounding a new baby are easy to have, rarely met with hesitation. On the other hand, conversations surrounding how a person wants to leave this world are difficult despite how important these discussions are.

City of Fairfax Seeks a Brand

It would identify the City’s unique qualities.

It’s been 15 or 16 years since the City of Fairfax has given serious thought to possibly adopting a brand-marketing campaign. So, to learn how the City could better promote itself, City Manager Bob Sisson arranged for an expert in that field to address the City Council.