Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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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.

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Back to Langley High

Students, teachers share the excitement of the new school year.

Langley High School

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Vienna Arts Society Photography Show Focuses on ‘Human Condition’

Vienna photography

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Middle East Food, Culture on Display in McLean

Middle Eastern Food Festival to be Held on Labor Day weekend.

Middle East Food, Culture on Display in McLean

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An Artist’s Look Into Great Falls Streetscape

Garden Club seeks to recoup funds after fronting streetscape project.

Streetscape artist

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Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 30

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 30

Monday, August 28

Saturday, August 26

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Enriching Ourselves, Our Community, and Our Home in Great Falls

Each of us has a unique story about making Great Falls home. Its people make Great Falls great.

Friday, August 25

Celebrating Great Falls Year-Round

The key to making Great Falls your home is to get involved

Thursday, August 24

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To Your Health in Great Falls!

Fruitful wishes from the Great Falls Community Farmers Market.

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Postcards from Great Falls

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Helping Keep Great Falls Great

The Great Falls Citizens Association welcomes you to town.

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The Best of Dranesville District

Supervisor John W. Foust on places he would like newcomers to see.

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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.

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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Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 15

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 15

Sally Elizabeth Hoffman Huthwaite Obituary

Sally Elizabeth Hoffman Huthwaite Obituary

Monday, August 21

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Parks 2017: Great Falls

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Great Falls Treasure at Krop’s Crops

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Summer Horse Show Held at Turner Farm

Equestrians raise funds for maintenance and upgrades to The Turner Farm.

Wednesday, August 16

Great Falls Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 25 Great Falls homes sold between $2,465,000-$555,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: July, 2017

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Vienna-Great Falls-Mclean Calendar Through Sept. 9

Entertainment Happenings

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar

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.

Week in Great Falls

Understanding Political Polarization at Great Falls Library

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Traveling Players Ensemble Brings Shakespeare and White to Life

Thursday, August 10

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McLean Rotary Club Supports Cameron’s Chocolates

McLean Rotary Club Supports Cameron’s Chocolates

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Bands Rock for Bikes in McLean

Block Party and Bands for Bikes concert on Saturday, Aug. 19, 4 - 8 p.m.

Bands Rock for Bikes in McLean

Wednesday, August 9

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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Vienna-Great Falls-Mclean August Calendar

Entertainment Happenings

Vienna-Great Falls-Mclean August Entertainment Calendar

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Monday, August 7

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Experiencing History at Colvin Run Mill

The final big event of the summer season will be a free day for the public, held on Aug. 20.

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Studying Nature at Great Falls Park

Summer at Great Falls Park is about education and enjoying the outdoors.

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Teaching Excellence in Great Falls

Mina’s School of Great Falls brings struggling students to excel.

Thursday, August 3

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

Wednesday, August 2

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Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 15

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 1

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People & Pets

Emilia and Stella: Storytelling

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.