Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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Thursday, August 31

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‘Cabaret’ at Workhouse Stage

Workhouse Arts Center opens new season of live theatre with “Cabaret.”

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Firefighters Kick Off ‘Fill the Boot’ Campaign

Seeking Members for Volunteer Emergency Team

Orientation set for Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Wednesday, August 30

Commentary: #CallTextLive — A Hashtag to Remember

Opinion: Editorial: Helping After Harvey

Give locally in Texas; give money not stuff.

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Northam Outlines Educational Priorities

Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

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Time for School

Making the transition from summer to the classroom.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year

Participants can compete in 70 different events.

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

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Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis

Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

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Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.

Thursday, August 24

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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.

Lake Braddock Graduate Excelling in Medicine

Lake Braddock Graduate Excelling in Medicine

Wednesday, August 23

Back to FCPS

Welcome to Fairfax County: ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

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NOVA Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

A “huge scientific phenomenon.”

Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now

It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

Where to Give Locally

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

Keep in Touch

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

Latest addition, 395 Express Lanes, are scheduled to be opened in 2019.

Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Tuesday, August 22

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Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 18

Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 18

Monday, August 21

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Living and Eating in the Great Outdoors: Clifton, Fairfax Station, Lorton

Clifton and neighboring areas of Fairfax Station and Lorton provide good bites and good sites.

Friday, August 18

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 98 homes sold between $1,300,000-$147,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: July, 2017

Thursday, August 17

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Park Presentation to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Wall’

Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.

Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.

‘Confidence through Accomplishment’

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Wednesday, August 16

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Shopping with a Sheriff in Burke

Children pair up with Fairfax County Sheriff Deputies for a pizza party and back-to-school shopping trip of a lifetime.

Tuesday, August 15

Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville

What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.

Monday, August 14

NOVA Selects New Dean of Nursing

Marsha Atkins Ph.D., has taken the helm.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Local experts offer instruction in safe viewing.

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Deer Management Season Set to Begin

County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.

Wednesday, August 9

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals.

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Fairfax County Holds 4-H Fair & Carnival

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South Run Forest Community Joins National Night Out

South Run Forest Community Joins National Night Out

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A Rock Band of Pre-Teens Has a Purpose

Magnetic Toxins play second benefit in Lorton.

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Commentary: Local Impact of Immigration

Tuesday, August 8

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Thursday, August 3

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National Night Out in Lorton

Spring Hill, a 55-plus senior community, holds Ice Cream Social.

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

Special Election for School Board

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Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 10

What's happening in Burke, Springfield and Fairfax

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National Night Out in Burke

Cardinal Estates holds pizza and movie night.

National Night Out in Burke

Wednesday, August 2

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West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete

West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete

Tuesday, August 1

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Renaming To Proceed

An open letter to the community.

Opinion: Editorial: So Many Chances to Vote

Next up, Fairfax County School Board At-Large, Aug. 29.