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Mount Vernon Kiwanis Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale

Each year, MVKC sells trees, wreaths, and garland. Net profits average $25,000 which supports a wide range of community service, student leadership and other youth programs. On November 26, 815 Fraser Firs, wreaths and garland were delivered to the Belle View Shopping Center's parking lot from …

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UnitedHealthcare Presents the Girls on the Run Fall 5K to Promote Personal Fitness and Wellness Among Northern Virginia Pre-adolescent Girls

UnitedHealthcare joined forces with Girls on the Run to host a Fall 5K on November 20 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va. The run, which included approximately 3,500 participating runners and buddy runners, served to commemorate the capstone achievement of completing the 10-week Girls on the Run …

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UnitedHealth Group and YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Join Forces to Launch the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance Programs in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area

UnitedHealth Group joined the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington for a YMCA Community Forum to launch the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA) programs in the greater Washington, D.C. area. The event, which took place on November 16 at YMCA National Capital, marked the expansion of the DPCA…

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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital to Provide Free Hip and Knee Replacements

On Saturday, Dec. 3, orthopedic surgeons at the Inova Joint Replacement Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital will provide free hip and/or knee replacements to 10 patients from the Fairfax/Alexandria communities as part of Operation Walk USA 2011. Millions of Americans suffer from painful joint …

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Tell Diabetes “NOT ME” This Winter and Holiday Season

Each winter, the cold weather and holiday festivities can bring special challenges to the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes – and the 79 million with prediabetes who are at gravest risk of developing it.   With the season fast approaching, experts caution people with diabetes and …

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UCM Receives $10,000 Donation from Northern Virginia Association of Realtors

  • Nov 28, 2011

On November 17, Christine Todd and Jon Wolford from the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) presented a $10,000 donation to UCM’s Executive Director, Cynthia Hull, (center) to be used to purchase food for UCM’s food pantry. UCM is deeply appreciative for the ongoing support of NVAR. …

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Four Alexandria Teen Skaters to Perform in 'Holiday Dreams on Ice'

In December, Alexandria residents Rheana Gray, Carlin Trevisan, Tam Hoang and Mina Boyd will perform alongside Johnny Weir and two-time U.S. bronze medalist and Alexandria resident Ashley Wagner in “Holiday Dreams on Ice." The University of Pennsylvania Class of 1923 Rink will host Holiday Dreams …

Awareness

Local Child Collecting Coats For The Salvation Army

Nine-year-old Stanhope Fairbanks is collecting winter coats and jackets for The Salvation Army. He accepts donations during the winter as well as the summer. Call 703-768-1327 to make arrangements for Stan to collect the item. Thanks!   Debbie Fairbanks dfbanks@yahoo.com

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Fifth Graders and Parents Needed for USDA Survey Dec. 10

The USDA is conducting a nutrition survey to learn about the eating habits of children and adults. Given that only 5 percent of Americans follow the recommended dietary guidelines, we are interested in learning about the factors that prevent and promote compliance with the guidelines. By completing…

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Donations for Discounts - Winter Food Drive

Donate for Discounts at Zoe Boutique beginning November 18th Through January 6th, 2012! Help Zoe support local Food Bank ALIVE! by bringing in your canned goods.  Zoe will reward you with 1% off per can, up to 30% off any one item (excluding sale items)!  Zoe Boutique is at 130 South Union Street, …

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