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<b>Dave’s Heating and Air Conditioning</b>

Davesheatingandac@msn.com

<a href="www.davesair.com "> www.davesair.com</a>

<b>703-450-9600</b>

201 Davis Drive

Sterling, VA 20164

<b>Dave’s Heating and Air Conditioning</b> is a customer-focused heating and air conditioning company serving Northern Virginia since 1975. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems suited to your home’s needs and backed by our exclusive written guarantee. Dave's Heating & Air Conditioning helps you save money on your fuel bills. And, we help deliver relief to those with allergies and many others concerned with the quality of the air they breathe. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ—a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience hassle-free and enjoyable.

<ul><li>Our goal is to keep your home comfortable, and piece of mind by ensuring your equipment operates safely

<li>Full service design, installation and maintainence of complete comfort systems

<li>General Brand and Aprilaire High Efficiency Air Cleaners

<li>Professional, dedicated personnel; work hard so your experience is hassle free</ul>

<b>The Madeira School</b>

<a href="www.madeira.org "> www.madeira.org </a>

<b>703-556-8273</b>

8328 Georgetown Pike

McLean, VA 22102

<b>The Madeira School</b> is a girls' boarding and day school, grades 9–12, located 12 miles outside Washington, D.C. in McLean, Virginia. Madeira is committed to providing an exemplary preparatory school education with a global emphasis and a unique Co-Curriculum program offering off-campus Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill internship opportunities for every student. Our mix of three hundred girls from twenty-seven states and sixteen countries enhances our community and expands our curriculum. What Madeira girls have in common is curiosity, energy, integrity, and acceptance. Madeira is proud of its outstanding faculty, nearly 90 percent of whom possess advanced degrees. Visit <a href="www.madeira.org "> www.madeira.org </a> to learn more about our programs, our beautiful campus and facilities, student aid and more.

<ul><li>Boarding and day school for girls grades 9-12 provides exemplary prep school education with a global emphasis

<li>Unique co-curriculum program off campus

<li>Diverse student population

<li>Quality prep school education, student aid available

<li>Quality faculty, unique curriculum in cosmopolitan setting, self-reliant, curious and energetic student learners</ul>

<b>Real Estate Resolution Corp</b>

info@realestateresolution.net

<a href="www.realestateresolutioncorp.net "> www.realestateresolutioncorp.net</a>

<b>866-712-0920</b>

14408 Chantilly Crossing Lane #808

Chantilly, VA 20151

<b>Real Estate Resolution Corp</b> brings real estate buyers and sellers together by creating the best possible arena to buy and sell all types of properties. The slowdown in the market has made auctions the method of choice for buyers, sellers, banks, and REO managers. We speed up the time frame of selling properties and achieve their actual market value through the public auction process. On the buying side, we offer first-time home-buyers and first-time investors, as well as highly experienced real estate investors, the opportunity to take advantage of the deals at our auctions. On the selling side, our team of real estate marketing and auction professionals with over 100 years combined experience helps home owners, estate executors, builders, REO Managers, loss mitigation specialists, and others. This means you can expect the best auction marketing program possible and the best service in the industry.

<ul><li>Bring buyers and sellers together in best arena for all kinds of properties

<li>Speed up timeframe for buying and selling and achieve actual market value

<li>Arrange and conduct auctions, market auctions, assist marketing your property

<li>Accelerated sales time frame; actual market value; most experienced auctioneers</ul>

<b>State Farm Insurance-G. Stephen Dulaney</b>

g.s.dulaney.bv7f@statefarm.com

<a href="www.gstephendulaney.com "> www.gstephendulaney.com</a>

<b>703-759-4155</b>

731-C Walker Road

Great Falls, VA 22066

At <b>State Farm Insurance</b>, our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.

In Great Falls, State Farm has one of its most experienced agents, G. Stephen Dulaney, over 30 years with State and over 20 in Great Falls. Mr. Dulaney knows the Great Falls community and he knows the full range of insurance and other products that State Farm offers. State Farm offers its complete line of insurance—home, auto, renters, life and accident. The same company that has served the community for so many years now offers everything in one place, including banking services, mutual funds and annuities.

Contact G. Stephen Dulaney for friendly, accessible and knowledgeable State Farm service.

<ul><li>Full service-insurance, banking, mutual funds, annuities

<li>All insurance coverage—auto, renters, home, life

<li>Personal, business, retirement and estate planning

<li>Auto; home, health and life insurance

<li>Experienced, friendly and accessible

<li>Great Falls Agent-G. Stephen Dulaney</ul>

<b>The Maids Home Services</b>

<a href="www.maids.com "> www.maids.com </a>

<b>703-691-7999</b>

9518 Lee Highway

Fairfax, VA 22031

<b>The Maids Home Services</b> qualified staff of professional cleaning team members and management help you and your family enjoy a cleaner, healthier home. Our cleaning services are based on the backbone of The Maids Home Services’ cleaning regimen, our unique 22-step deep-cleaning Healthy Touch® cleaning system. We use only environmentally-preferable cleaning supplies and state-of-the-art equipment, including backpack vacuums with HEPA filters, to remove more dust, dirt and other allergens than conventional cleaning practices. Nobody can out-clean us! We do things the "old fashioned way," including cleaning hard-surface floors on hands and knees, and we add personal touches to our cleans that let you know we care about you and your home. Contact us for all your cleaning jobs in Annandale, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Vienna.

<ul><li>100% Satisfaction Guaranteed; unique 22-step Healthy Touch cleaning system

<li>Backpack vacuums with HEPA filters

<li>Environmentally preferable cleaning supplies

<li>Housecleaning, maid service, move-in/move out cleaning

<li>State of the art equipment, highest quality clean; qualified, professional staff; personal touch; healthier clean</ul>

<b>Maison Du Vin</b>

<a href="www.maison-duvin.com">www.maison-duvin.com</a>

<b>703-759-9880</b>

756 Walker Road

Great Falls, VA 22066

Whether you’re having a special occasion or just having a quiet meal at home, <b>Maison Du Vin</b> is the place to go for wine that will please the palate. Maison Du Vin is the Great Falls upscale wine shop with a hearty variety of fines wines for all tastes. Speaking of taste, Maison Du Vin offers free wine tastings to let you sample new vintages you may not have tried before. And, we offer wine seminars to introduce the basics of discerning fine wines and the ones that most suit you. At Maison Du Vin, we offer coolers for your wine and all the accoutrements for serving fine wines.

<ul><li>Free wine tasting; hearty variety of wines

<li>Wine seminars, wine gadgets

<li>Coolers for wines

<li>Upscale, attentive customer service, vast selection</ul>

<b>Sterling Appliance</b>

sterlingappl@verizon.net

<a href="www.sterlingappliance.com">www.sterlingappliance.com</a>

<b>703-450-5453</b>

21800 Town Center Plaza, Unit 257

Sterling, VA 20164

<b>Sterling Appliance</b>, serving Loudoun and the Metro Washington area for over 30 years, is a sales and service residential appliance store offering a full range of appliances with associated service: clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, electric and gas ranges, stovetops, microwaves, and refrigerators. Sterling Appliance is an authorized dealer for top manufacturers, including: General Electric, GE Monogram, Bosch, Frigidaire, Hot Point, Maytag and Viking. Sterling Appliance offers reliable full service and parts for all appliances.

<ul><li>Full selection of appliance makes and models, and full support services

<li>Delivery, installation, and after-the-sale service

<li>Dealer for GE, GE Profile, Bosch, Frigidaire, Hot Point, Jenn –Air, Maytag and Viking

<li>Knowledgeable, experienced sales and technical staff

<li>Battlefield Shopping Center</ul>

<b>Vienna Floors & Wall Coverings</b>

Viennafloors@hotmail.com

<a href="www.viennafloors.com">www.viennafloors.com</a>

<b>703-938-3160</b>

208 Dominion Road, NE

Vienna, VA 22180

At <b>Vienna Floors and Wall Coverings</b>, you’ll find professionals with 20+ years of real-world flooring experience and knowledge not often found in large national chain stores. Because we are locally owned, we will help you make the right flooring and installation decisions for your home and your satisfaction for years to come. We have a tremendous selection for you. In hardwood flooring, select from: Bruce, Harris, Mannington, BR-111, Century, and many more. In vinyl, pick from Armstrong, Congoleum and other top brands. Start your carpet choices with Mohawk and Shaw. If you want ceramic tile, choose from top domestic names, e.g., Florida Tile or DalTile; and, imported names such as Marazzi or Ricchetti. Go to our web site or drop in to our showroom to see our complete selection to meet your flooring and wall covering needs.

<ul><li>Full range of flooring & wall covering (ceramic tile) products

<li>Free estimate and installation

<li>Large selection of products and installation

<li>Hardwood: e.g., Bruce, Harris; Vinyl: Armstrong, Congoleum

<li>Carpet: Shaw, Mohawk; Domestic imported ceramics

<li>Vast selection; experience and knowledge not found in big chain stores</ul>

<b>Vienna Quilt Shop</b>

quiltdoctor@msn.com

<a href="www.quiltdoctor.com">www.quiltdoctor.com</a>

<b>703-281-4091</b>

396 Maple Street East

Vienna, VA 22180

<b>Vienna Quilt Shop</b> is a family-owned business providing luxury quilts, textile art, and designer pillows in a rich palette of colors and timeless designs. Established in 1987 and located in metropolitan Washington, DC, our staff of needle artisans excels in exquisite detail. We also offer custom quilts, quilt top completion, complete quilt repair and restoration, and quilt cleaning and supplies to meet all your quilt needs. We also carry baby quilts, apparel and toys as well as pillows and home decorations. Check out our web site, www.quiltdoctor.com to learn more about what you’ll find at Vienna Quilt Shop.

<ul><li>Extensive selection of handmade quilts, gifts, home accessories

<li>Quilt restoration; custom quilts; baby boutique

<li>Personal consultation on quilt repair, design

<li>Personable & knowledgeable staff</ul>

<b>Valerianne</b>

aimee@valerianne.com

<a href="www.Valerianne.com">www.Valerianne.com</a>

<b>703-242-1790</b>

111 Church Street

NW Suite 201 (Upstairs)

Vienna, VA 22180

When you shop at <b>Valerianne</b> in Vienna, you know you’ll always get the finest. Valerianne serves Vienna and all of northern Fairfax County, offering decorating accessories for your home to meet your special needs. We offer high end and the highest quality luxury linens, gifts and home accessories. And, when you shop at Valerianne’s, our friendly store environment and attentive and knowledgeable sales staff will make you feel special. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for someone special, come to Valerianne’s for luxurious home accessories you are unlikely to find elsewhere.

<ul><li>Luxury linens, home accessories, gifts

<li>High end home products

<li>Selection of top brand goods

<li>Customer friendly environment, good selection, high end home products</ul>

<b>Pluto Learning Center</b>

info@plutolc.com

<a href="www.plutolearningcenter.com">www.plutolearningcenter.com</a>

<b>703-255-7040</b>

2565 Chain Bridge Road

Vienna, VA 22181

<b>Pluto learning Center</b> is a newly established tutoring company operating under the goal of providing superb educational services in the areas of Math, Science, and English for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students. Our qualified Tutors have years of experience in their subject fields and are committed to providing excellent academic help to their students. At Pluto Learning Center, we evaluate students’ knowledge base to determine strengths and weaknesses. After doing so, we create an individual program tailored to the students’ needs in order to meet the expectation of the student and his or her parents. After completion of each topic, the student is evaluated to ensure that he/she has a complete understanding of the material covered before moving on. Success is built on this solid foundation student by student.

<ul><li>Tutoring school in Vienna, Va.

<li>One-on-one & group tutorials in math- algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and SAT (math)

<li>Tutoring in math, English & science

<li>Superb facility, highly trained and experienced tutors</ul>

<b>Pine Tree Cottage</b>

theptcottage@aol.com

<b>703-938-1331</b>

130 Maple Avenue East

Vienna, VA 22180.

Conveniently located in downtown Vienna on Maple Avenue, <b>Pine Tree Cottage</b> is a family-owned business offering the quaint charm of Europe and modern articles as well. Drop in and see our extensive collection of fine accessories for your home and your garden. The selection is constantly changing with the continual arrival of new stock. Indeed, we offer a beautiful selection of cottage vintage European antiques and modern elements for the casual or the more elegant home setting.

<ul><li>Extensive selection of accessories for home and garden

<li>Continual arrival of new stock

<li>Beautiful collection of European antiques, cottage vintage; and modern elements for casual or elegant home</ul>

<b>NVS Kitchen & Bath</b>

<a href="www.NVSKB.com">www.NVSKB.com</a>

<b>703-378-2600</b>

8982 Hornbaker Road

Manassas, VA 20110

<b>NVS Kitchen & Bath</b> of Northern Virginia proudly offers our clients top quality designs, service excellence and superior products. We are an experienced, full-service design and build remodeler, specializing in high quality design and craftsmanship. Recently, we were selected by Remodeling Magazine as the winner of the 2008 Big 50 Award as a "Mover and Shaker." NVS offers a great selection of top brand cabinets such as Dura Supreme, Wellborn Forest, Home Crest, Rich Maid, and Cartier Kitchens. We also offer top appliances, including: Amana, Dacor, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Maytag, Kitchen-Aid, and Whirlpool, among others. Our top plumbing fixtures include: Blanco, Delta, Elkay, Grohe, Kohler, Mico and Justyna. With the very best products and the very best team, we are the best choice to give you the new, personal space you’ll love.

<ul><li>Full service design and build remodeler

<li>Over 20 years design and craftsmanship experience

<li>Professional design, remodel new kitchen, bath or entire addition to your home

<li>Carpentry, production management

<li>Professional, experienced, award-winning remodelers, quality products</ul>

<b>Northern Virginia Community College</b>

<a href="www.nvcc.edu">www.nvcc.edu</a>

<b>703-323-4249</b>

8333 Little River Turnpike

Annandale, VA 22003

<b>Northern Virginia Community College</b> offers a quality and convenient educational experience at an affordable price. NOVA is the largest educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the U.S., with more than 60,000 students and 2,300 faculty and staff members. NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the US. NOVA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers more than 160 certificate programs and degrees at the associate's level, along with distance learning programs. Located near Washington, D.C., NVCC has campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge; along with educational centers in Reston and Arlington

<ul><li>Affordable college education

<li>Convenient, quality education with five campuses and two educational centers in Northern Virginia

<li>More than 160 certificate programs and degrees at associate's level; distance learning programs; and continuing education

<li>Quality, convenient, affordable, diverse

<li>Campus locations in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield, Woodbridge, Reston and Arlington</ul>

<b>Ketterman’s Jewelers</b>

Rgreene22@hotmail.com

<a href="www.kettermansjewelers.Ibu.com">www.kettermansjewelers.Ibu.com</a>

<b>703-938-2304</b>

142 Branch Road, SE,

Vienna, VA 22180

At <b>Ketterman's Jewelers</b>, you will find quality offerings and unsurpassed service. Whether you are looking for a special gift, something to help you celebrate a big day or just a little something for yourself, Ketterman's Jewelers offers the finest quality jewelry at the best price. Our knowledgeable staff is always pleased to show you our distinctive selection of fine jewelry, watches and accessories. Be assured that we strive to ensure your absolute delight with each selection. When you want the best in jewelry, watches, customer service and value, there is only one name to consider: Ketterman's Jewelers.

<ul><li>Finest quality jewelry at the best price; family owned & operated

<li>Jewelry repair

<li>Best quality, reasonable, distinctive selection, unsurpassed service</ul>

<b>Environmental Enhancements, Inc. </b>

donnatrader@hughes.net

<a href="www.eelandscaping.com">www.eelandscaping.com</a>

<b>703-421-7400</b>

103 Shaw Road

Sterling, VA 20166

<b>Environmental Enhancements, Inc. </b> (EEI) is a Northern Virginia expert on landscape and hardscape design and implementation for commercial and residential customers. For 12 years, we’ve based our reputation on our firm commitment to quality, value and personal attention that results in lifelong satisfied customers. We offer creative high-end garden design and installation,; excellent commercial landscaping and maintenance services; and, attractive hardscaping of walls, walkways and stairs by experienced designers and certified installers. Also, we take pride in creating custom landscape environments with elements such as outside lighting, irrigation, elaborate plantings and maintenance services from mowing and mulching to ornamental tree and shrub care. We guarantee our work and are dedicated to giving our clients the best value for their investment.

<ul><li>Unique planting design and installation to transform your property, creating beautiful areas

<li>Creating custom landscape environments with elements such as outside lighting, irrigation, elaborate plantings

<li>High-end garden design and installation, commercial landscaping and maintenance; hardscaping walls, stairs

<li>Outstanding, creative, customer-focused landscape design</ul>

<b>Cook’s Photo-Art Studio</b>

cooksphotoart@aol.com

<b>703-938-5858</b>

134 Park Street, NE

Vienna, VA 22180

<b>Cook’s Photo-Art Studio</b> is a family-owned business, which has served Vienna and surrounding area for over 40 years. Personal and commercial photographic services include individual, family & group portraits, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and other event coverage, plus copies and restoration of old or damaged photographs. Cook’s Photo-Art Studio also provide artist paintings from photographs. Excellent black and white, color and digital photography, service to our customers, and a commitment to community service are the hallmarks of Cook’s Photo-Art Studio.

<ul><li>Portraits in studio or on location by experienced photographers

<li>Portraits and photos available in B & W, color or digital

<li>Individual, family & group portraits, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and event coverage; photo restoration

<li>Full range of photo and portrait services, personal & commercial</ul>

<b>Blinds for Less</b>

Ellengoodman@yahoo.com

<b>703-938-8304</b>

2234 Abbotsford Drive

Vienna, VA 22181

At <b>Blinds for Less</b>, we offer quality blinds and window treatments for lower prices than you will find elsewhere. We offer a wide selection of blinds, including: aluminum, budget, cheap, custom, discount, faux wood, horizontal, mini, plantation, shutter, Venetian, vertical, vinyl, window and wooden. In shades, select from bamboo, blind, cellular, pleated, roller, roman, room darkening and silhouette. Our products come in a variety of sizes and colors to fit all your needs for window treatments, coverings, blinds or shades. For personal, in-home blinds and window treatments for your individual needs, come to Blinds for Less.

<ul><li>Personal in-home blinds and window treatments

<li>Excellent selection of treatments

<li>Affordable custom window treatments and great customer service

<li>Hunter Douglas

<li>Affordable, low prices; personal and customized window treatments</ul>

<b>Velasquez Jewelers</b>

<b>703-421-8222</b>

21430 Cedar Drive, Unit 104

Sterling,VA 20164

<b>Velasquez Jewelers</b> is conveniently located to serve clients in the Great Falls, Reston, Potomac Falls and Sterling areas. This retail jewelry shop offers personalized service while specializing in the buying of gold jewelry and in custom design jewelry. In addition, it offers a wide selection of in-stock gold and silver jewelry to those discriminating buyers who want the best.

<b>Maplewood Grill</b>

<b>703-281-0071</b>

132 Branch Road, SE

Vienna, VA 22180

Maplewood Grill offers casual cuisine in a comfortable and relaxed environment at a convenient location with ample free parking. The menu includes a selective choice of meat, salads, shellfish and fish. In addition, Wolf Trap carryout as well as picnic dinners or lunches are available. Entertainment is offered on Wednesday through Saturday nights. After a splendid dinner, guests can end the pleasant evening at the piano bar where someone knows their song.

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