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Golf For Good: Local Tournament Raises Funds & Awareness

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:50pm
Golf For Good: Local Tournament Raises Funds & Awareness

According to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, every 14 minutes someone in the United States commits suicide.

Help raise awareness to this growing issue, and reach out to those affected by suicide at The AFSP National Capital Chapter 's Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament on May 23rd.

Last year, the organization was able to raise $18,000, which benefitted the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and their dedication to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy programs.

The 18-hole golf tournament is located at one of the area’s nicest courses at Andrews Airforce Base in Md., and features a fully catered barbeque lunch and refreshments.

The tournament also incorporates contests and prizes including restaurant gift certificates, and paid vacations to Chicago, Florida, and San Francisco, as well as trophies for winning foursomes.  

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WHS Alumni Update: May 11, 2012

Submitted by Washington Humane Society, Washington Humane Society
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 12:05pm
WHS Alumni Update: May 11, 2012

 

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PHOTOS: National Harbor Opens Premier Waterfront Venue

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 6:52pm

The capital region's premier waterfront venue, RiverView Terrace, opened Thursday night on the banks of the Potomac River at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor.

Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails, food, entertainment and a show-stopping firework finale in this versatile open-air space surrounded by lush landscape. It's a...

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Chick-fil-A Goes Medieval For Mother's Day

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 2:46pm
Chick-fil-A Goes Medieval For Mother's Day

No plans for Mother’s Day? Chick-fil-A has you covered with a “Date Knight” for mothers and sons on Monday, May 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The 49 Chick-fil-A restaurants located in the Washington, D.C. area will be hosting a special medieval-themed evening where moms and their sons can spend quality time together over dinner, great conversation and special activities featuring costumed medieval figures like jesters, queens and horses.

Activities are free, but you must pay for dinner. Reservations are required, so act fast by visiting www.mothersondate.com to reserve a spot.

There will be a Knighting Ceremony at the Chick-fil-A located in La Plata, Md., where you can meet the Knight from the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and a muscle car display at the Chick-fil-A in Fredericksburg,Va.

For more information on participating locations click here!

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Sat., May 12: Lonesome River Band Headlines Loudoun Bluegrass Festival

Submitted by Leigh Macdonald, News Where You Live "Ambassador," NoVA, D.C., Maryland
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 12:08pm
Sat., May 12: Lonesome River Band Headlines Loudoun Bluegrass Festival

The Third Annual Loudoun Bluegrass Festival will take place on Saturday May 12, 2012, from 10 to 9p. The Festival is presented by Rotary Club of Dulles International Airport, and all profits help pay college tuition for five local and deserving students who could not otherwise afford to go to college. The Festival will be held at the Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds at 17558 Dry Mill Road in Leesburg.

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Piccadilly Circus Is Coming to Dulles April 23-29

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Monday, April 16th, 2012, 3:30pm
Piccadilly Circus Is Coming to Dulles April 23-29

 

The following information was sent to us by Cuinn Griffin:

 

Piccadilly Circus brings Big Top fun to Dulles Town Center April 25 - 29!  

 

Racing camels, the largest herd of performing camels in the world is one of the animal features of 

the show.  Oka, a 9000 pound Asian elephant stands atop a 3 foot round ball & rolls across the 

circus ring, showing the amazing balance of these giant behemoths.  Oka is joined by a herd of 

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Attn NoVA/DC/MD High School Students + Parents :: Prom Confidence Event + Giveaway on March 24th

Submitted by Leigh Macdonald, News Where You Live "Ambassador," NoVA, D.C., Maryland
Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 11:38am
Attn NoVA/DC/MD High School Students + Parents :: Prom Confidence Event + Giveaway on March 24th

On Saturday, March 24, local merchants and activists for young people will come together to make some prom dreams come true for teenagers in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. The group previously hosted makeovers with local teens, including the one featured in the video above of Nailah Phillips, a sophomore at Heritage HIgh School in Leesburg. Perhaps the best part about these makeovers is that the team bases its prom and homecoming events not only on making over the outside, but on reminding teens first, to see and appreciate their strengths, and second, to know that each is truly special.

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