Stories for April 2017

Stories for April 2017

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Thursday, April 27

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Seeds of Change at Volunteer Fairfax

Volunteer Fairfax honors service award-winners at 25th annual ceremony

Fairfax County Board Approves Budget Mark-Up with 8-2 Vote

Final adoption of the county budget takes place on May 2.

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Mantua Remodeled Home Ranked Best in 11 States

Home will be open to the public April 29-30.

Tuesday, April 25

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Helping Immigrants in Arlington

Advice about DACA, green cards, work permits and more.

Monday, April 24

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Fairfax County Moves Step Closer to Approving FY 2018 Budget

More funds recommended for Diversion First, schools.

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How to Solve Fairfax County’s Affordable Housing Dilemma

County seeks public’s ideas.

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Nursing Camp for High School Students

Campers will get a real-world view of the nursing profession.

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Fighting Summer Brain Drain

Academic camps keep minds engaged when school is out.

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Leading Globally Matters Locally

Connolly addresses Global Leadership Forum.

Incumbents Seek Re-election on Vienna Ballot

Town Council elections to be held May 2.

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‘Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors’ in Vienna

Better Said Than Done to perform at Jammin’ Java.

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Saxon Stage Serves Drama in McLean

Langley High School presents new musical, “Gypsy.”

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Capturing the Life of Bald Eagles in Great Falls

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Making Science and Technology Fun for Students

Stemtree focuses on one-to-one customized STEM programs in Vienna center.

Opinion: Commentary: Your Summer, Your Child, Your Values

A time for parents to build humanitarian spirits.

Friday, April 21

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: March, 2017

In March, 2017, 118 homes sold between $1,649,000-$188,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: March, 2017

Wednesday, April 19

Editorial: Mother's Day

The Connection is seeking submissions for its annual photo gallery.

Tuesday, April 18

Monday, April 17

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Basketball Fundraiser at Oakton High

Mosby Woods and Providence Elementary Schools raise $1,000 for charity.

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Baskets of Joy in Vienna

Easter Rabbit makes a celebrity appearance during Easter Egg Hunt at Nottoway Park.

Thursday, April 13

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Egg Hunt Leaves No Gem Unturned

Candy wasn’t the only thing waiting for children to find when they opened the eggs they found on Sunday, April 9; Adeler Jewelers hid gemstones in 800 of the 8,000 eggs

Great Falls Egg Hunt

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Foods and Flavors of India

Choolaah Indian BBQ opens at Mosaic District.

Choolaah Indian BBQ opens at Mosaic District.

Dranesville District Brushes Up On Safety Preparedness

Dranesville District Brushes Up On Safety Preparedness

Potomac School Student, Teacher Honored

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Wednesday, April 12

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Easter Events in the Area

Easter in Vienna

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Alternative House Becomes Second Story

Youth homeless initiative has new name; keeps focus on positive impact.

Alternative House Becomes Second Story

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Vienna Honors Community Volunteers

Vienna volunteers

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Andrew Slebonick Named Vienna Police Officer of the Year

2016 Town of Vienna Police Officer of the Year

Tuesday, April 11

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Combatting Domestic and Sexual Violence

Fairfax County launches ‘Make the Call’ campaign.

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Design Center Educates Homeowners with Remodeling Plans

Open House, April 22, will feature three seminars, industry experts and New showroom.

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Report: Fairfax County Homeless Population Down 47 Percent

Budget woes threaten progress as the number of homeless people drops below 1,000 for the first time in Fairfax County.

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Easter Table Design Ideas

Local tastemakers offer spring table setting and centerpiece ideas.

Thursday, April 6

Leading by Example

Julie Casso: Volunteering has always been a big part of her life.

Julie Casso of Great Falls, makes a difference

Reston and Vienna Students Win Competition in Brain Training

Reston and Vienna Students Win Competition in Brain Training

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Local Hindus Celebrate ‘Holi,’ the Festival of Colors

Smearing the colors of spring on one another is a highlight of the occasion of welcoming springtime.

Local Hindus Celebrate ‘Holi,’ the Festival of Colors

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Ayr Hill Garden Club Meets, Welcomes Guests

Ayr Hill Garden Club Meets, Welcomes Guests

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Connolly Awarded Save the Children’s Award

Connolly Awarded Save the Children’s Award

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The Shepherd’s Center Announces Spring Classes

The Shepherd’s Center Announces Spring Classes

Wednesday, April 5

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Immigration Enforcement Is Feds’ Responsibility

Clarifying county’s stance on immigration sparks sharp exchange among supervisors.

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FCPS budget presentation kicks off FY2018 public hearings.

‘The Best with What We Have’

Editorial Opinion: Another Step to Police Transparency

Opening up records of “unattended deaths” to families.

County Ready to Implement Next Phase of Diversion First

Tuesday, April 4

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Farewell to Circus ‘Big Top’

Last chance to see it in Northern Virginia.

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‘Hallelujah’

Retirement? Arlingtonians Are Busier than Ever

Doing what one wants.

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Awareness in the Midst of an Epidemic

Thriving Family Summit addresses drug addiction.

Monday, April 3

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Mid-Century Classic for Artful One-level Living

In the 1950s, Hollin Hills was a mecca for cutting-edge housing design; 60 years later, mid-century modern is a resurgent style ripe for nuanced improvements.

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Elaborating a Log Cabin

Retirees find special satisfactions in pair of art studios, and front porch with view.

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Fit for the Golden Years

Exercises for strength, endurance, balance and aerobics are key.

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Ending Homelessness: ‘It Can Be Done’

Housing and homeless services providers discuss “Complex needs and promising solutions.”