Stories for October 2022

Stories for October 2022

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Thursday, October 27

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Highlights of County Government Actions in a 3-Minute Read

Week of October 11-18, 2022

County actions

Fairfax County Rejects Virginia Anti-Trans Policies

Anti-Trans Policies

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Local Cemetery Holds Sad History in Lorton

Jail Cemetery

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If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield

Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.

Donut shop

Wednesday, October 26

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Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

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2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

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Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations

SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations

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Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

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‘Thar Be Dragons in These Woods’

Volunteer team slays dragons in Laurel Hill Park.

Plants

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Local Band’s First Music Video Filmed on a DC Rooftop

”Running To You,” is complete, click the link at the end of the story.

https://youtu.be/wRj43NeO3JE

Tuesday, October 25

In Support of Truthful Education in FCPS

Letter to FCPS

In Response to the Fairfax County School Board

By Free & Antiracist Minds

Response to FC

Thursday, October 20

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Fire Prevention Week in Lorton

Plan your escape.

Fire Station

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Transurban and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety

Sponsored

Transurban, operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety.

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Lorton Celebrates Opening of Community Center, Library and Park

New center combines senior and Community Action centers

Lorton Community Center

Wheelchair Athletes Fit in Community Sports

Conference looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.

Wheelchair meeting

Wednesday, October 19

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Slowing Real Estate Market

Real Estate Market

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Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Food Desperately Needed

Food Desperately Needed

Roundups

Roundups

Tuesday, October 18

Column: The Fairness of Virginia’s Income Tax

Tax

Don’t Move Wood

Don’t Move Wood

wood pests

SoberRide for Halloween

SoberRide for Halloween

Wednesday, October 12

Centreville Library’s Fall Book Sale

Roundups

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Korean Bell Garden Ceremony Marks 10 Years

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

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Local Teen Makes International Debut

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

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Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

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Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

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NAACP Recognizes NOVA Park’s Paul Gilbert

NOVA Parks award

Halloween Calendar

Halloween

Long Lasting Pumpkins that Don’t Skimp on Style

Hand blown orbs are an elegant alternative to traditional pumpkins.

Pumpkins

Mental Healthcare for Those Who need it Most

Resources can be difficult but not impossible to find for Northern Virginians living at or below the poverty line.

Mental Healthcare

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FCPS Special Education Programs Fail State Targets

Division to develop enhanced plan.

Special Ed

Thursday, October 6

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Operator Skills Shine at Road-e-o

Truck competition

Wednesday, October 5

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Parks Director Completes Visits to 420 County Parks in First Year

Volunteers 'give back together' during National Public Land Day 2022

Parks Director visits all parks in County.

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Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season

Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.

Dams in Fairfax County

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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas

Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.

Floods

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Seniors Return to School

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

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10th Anniversary, Great Falls Senior Center Without Walls

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

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Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open

Creates a community around food.

Creates a community around food.

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

Roundups

Roundups

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

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‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

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Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

News briefs

News briefs

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Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Listen to the Young People

Listen to the Young People

Virginia DoE Proposal Harms Students, Families and Educators

Joint Statement in Opposition

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Bull Riders Return to EagleBank

Fans return with enthusiasm; Virginian finishes second.

Bull Riding