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Mosby's Raids in Civil War Northern Virginia

On February 20, 2013, The History Press published my second book in their Sesquicentennial Series, Mosby's Raids in Civil War Northern Virginia. My first book, Civil War Northern Virginia 1861, deals with the beginning of the War in Alexandria City and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun…

Social Notes

"Light Up the Night in Black & White" - Friends of UCM Gala April 6

  The Friends of UCM will host its annual Friends of UCM Spring Gala to benefit United Community Ministries on Saturday, April 6. The theme this year is "Light Up the Night in Black & White."  The black-tie optional event will be held at the Mount Vernon Country Club in Alexandria at 6 pm. Join …

Local Connections

Baseball/Softball Collections by Local Eagle Scout Candidate

Thomas Nicholson, an Eagle Scout Candidate for BSA Troop 1509, is collecting new or lightly used baseball and/or softball equipment at St. Aidan's Church, 8531 Riverside Road, Alexandria, Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 1-5 p.m. on behalf of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.  The foundation is a non-…

Social Services

Share Sunday: Help Fill UCM's Food Pantry Every First Sunday of the Month!

Do you realize that 1 in 4 children in Fairfax County are on free or reduced lunch -- a key indicator of poverty? Do you realize that each week, hundreds of struggling families and individuals living here in our local community visit and depend on the Food Pantry operated by United Community …

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Kyle Talente To Be Honored at Fairfax Federation Banquet April 7 for Work with SFDC

Lee District resident Kyle Talente will be honored at an awards banquet April 7 sponsored by the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations (“Federation”) and Science Applications International Corporation.  A driving force behind Richmond Highway revitalization during eight years of …

Lost & Found

Missing Cat in Jefferson Manor!

Missing Cat- answers to her name, Torte. If you live in the Jefferson Manor area- please check under your porches and in your sheds for an adorable fluffy brown, black and orange cat. She's been gone since Saturday night, which means she's hungry, cold and scared. Which means she's hiding. Any help…

Accomplishments

FACETS Honored as Non-Profit of the Year

FACETS  was honored as the Large Nonprofit of the Year at the Dulles Regional Chamber Gala on Saturday.  FACETS aids children and adults in Fairfax County  who suffer the effects of poverty.  “What an honor as we celebrate 25 years of FACETS preventing and ending homelessness in the community," …

Local Connections

Find A Contractor Working Nearby And Save Money On Home Improvements

SERVICEAGROUP.COM LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO MATCH HOMEOWNERS WITH LOCAL PAINTERS, BATH AND KITCHEN REMODELING CONTRACTORS, PLUMBERS, ROOFERS AND MORE IN MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, AND VIRGINIA WHO: ServiceAGroup.com WHAT: A new site to put local homeowners in touch with quality home improvement …

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Huge Annual Book Sale at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church

Book lovers wait all year for this huge three-day used book and art sale that fills two buildings at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, 22307. The sale starts Thursday March 21, 1–5 pm and continues Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23 10 am-3 pm. Art, children's …

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Barkley Square Pets Joins Pet Care Professionals in International Celebration

  • Mar 6, 2013

Contributed by Shaye Ennis Barkley Square Pets encourages pet owners and pet lovers alike to celebrate Professional Pet Sitters Week, March 3-9, 2013. This international week of recognition seeks to educate pet owners about the advantages of in-home pet care, as well as to encourage the public to …

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