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Government
Earth Day Events Across the Region
Many organizations are collaborating to provide Earth Day opportunities in Fairfax County and the Washington, D.C., area. Events and activities are listed here by date and time. Sat...
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Schools
Eagle Scouts Help Repair Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Sign
This announcement was submitted by Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Chair Michael Chinworth. A group of Boy Scouts led by Eagle Scout hopeful Edmund Sparrow replaced an aging sign for...
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Government
Spring Blooms at Burke's Pohick Library
The grounds at Pohick Regional Library are planted and maintained by a dedicated volunteer group of expert gardeners. These were among the first April blooms of 2012.
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Government
Weekend Planner: Big Trucks, Little Trains and Exotic Cars
Families need time to get away from the daily routine and enjoy a special event. Here are a few to choose from this weekend. Silent Auction & Basket Raffle When: Friday, ...
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Schools
West Springfield Senior Hosts 'Cars for Cancer'
A West Springfield High School student's Senior Capstone Project called "Cars for Cancer," a car show and festival, is this weekend. Ben Wenger has organized the car show, complete w...
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Local Connections
New Class of CASA Advocates for Children Sworn In
One of our favorite events at Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) is the swearing in ceremony for new volunteers. We take so much pride in the accomplishments o...
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Schools
Burke's Weekend Planner: Zombie Prom, St. Paddy's Day, All-Heisey Antique Glass and Jane Austen
What will you do for fun this St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Let Patch help you plan with our list of local events. Army Blues with Doc Severinsen Where: GMU Center for the Arts, F...
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Volunteers in the News
Faces of Homelessness: A Night at the Shelter
This is the first in a four-part series about homelessness in Fairfax County. Links to additional parts of this series are at the bottom of this article. Thomas calls it a peacefu...
