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Edison High School Mulch Sale

Edison High School is hosting a Mulch Sale March 19, 2011; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  (Due to construction; sale will be held at Mark Twain Middle School).  Proceeds benefit the All Night Grad Party for 2011 graduates. Delivery available for large quantities.  Pre-orders accepted until March 11th. For more …

Social Notes

2nd Annual McDonald’s Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program

The McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund (HCF), will be honoring exceptional Hispanic students in the Greater Washington, D.C., area with the 2nd Annual McDonald’s Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program.  By visiting http://…

Sports Awards

Edison Wrestlers win National District Championship!

  The Edison Eagles varsity wrestling team followed Coach Scott Racek's plan for the season to perfection in Saturday night's National District wrestling tournament finals.  Placing nine wrestlers in next weekend's Northern Regional wrestling championships was enough for the Eagles to win their …

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed to Help Teens Prepare for Robotics Tournament

Bailey’s Computer Clubhouse is looking for mentors to help our youth participants prepare for an upcoming Botball Tournament.  Botball Robotics is a high-tech approach to education. By integrating science, technology, math and engineering with robotics, students learn cutting-edge technology skills…

Government

Farifax County Parks Class Registration

Class enrollment for Fairfax County Park Classes and Courses starting April 2011 begins on February 8, 2011.

Government

MetroAccess Fare Changes to Begin February 27

MetroAccess fares will change on Feb. 27.  The new MetroAccess fares will be based on the distance and time of day that a customer travels. The MetroAccess fare will be twice the amount of what the fare would cost on the fastest comparable trip if the same trip were taken on fixed-route services (…

Social Notes

Calling All Moms (and Dads): We Need Your Help

Moms, we want to talk to you. And we want you to talk to us. Often. We know you've got wisdom to share—not just with your children, but with other moms facing the same challenges, dilemmas, joys and opportunities you've faced over time. And we know that although it seems like you can do everything…

Government

Fairfax County's "Green" Trash Truck Hits the Streets

"The Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program has turned the ignition on its first hydraulic hybrid trash and recycling collection vehicle serving Fairfax County residents in established sanitary districts. The trash truck is the commonwealth’s first to utilize a hydraulic hybrid assist system…

Volunteers Needed

Help Long Term Care Residents

Help residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities advocate for their rights, resolve conflicts and improve their lives. Find out why so many of our volunteers say, "I receive so much more than I give!"

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