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Cameron's Chocolates Has Scrumptious Gifts
Store in Fairfax Circle Shopping Center employs people with intellectual disabilities.
Looking for holiday gift ideas of hand-dipped chocolates and fresh-baked-from-scratch muffins, try Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates located in the Fairfax Circle Shopping Center. Owners Jim and Ellen Graham of McLean named their store, which opened Oct. 1, 2013, after their daughter Cameron, 24, who has intellectual disabilities.
Franconia Nonprofit Koinonia Engages More with Business Community
Mary Tinsley of Alexandria pushed the loaded shopping cart right out the door and into the parking lot where Marcia Reid of Woodbridge was pulling her car around. Mid-morning sun pierced through trees overlooking the parking lot behind Franconia United Methodist Church. Reid was picking up groceries for a Springfield-based client of Koinonia, a local nonprofit outreach organization.
Week in Vienna
A bike rodeo for children, preschool through sixth grade, is slated for Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-noon, in the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department parking lot, 400 Center St S., Vienna. Advance registration is not needed. Under the guidance of a veteran cyclist, the rodeo will help children who already know how to ride a bike develop safety skills including breaking, balancing, basic road rules and how to handle obstacles. Children must have a helmet to participate. Free bike and helmet checks will be available. Jointly sponsoring this event are the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Dept., Vienna Police Dept., Safe Routes to School, Spokes Etc. and Bikes@Vienna. Participating elementary schools include Cunningham Park, Flint Hill, Louise Archer, Marshal Road, Vienna, Westbriar and Wolftrap.
Out-of-This-World Celebration
The third annual Chantilly Day celebration is this Saturday, May 17 and, with two former NASA astronauts coming, it promises to be out of this world. The festival runs from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, in the Kmart and Babies R Us parking lots in the Sully Place Shopping Center, off Route 50 West in Chantilly. And there’ll be fun for the whole family. Free children’s activities will be provided by the Chantilly-Centreville Chamber of and its sponsors and are being coordinated by the Chantilly Youth Association (CYA). The fun includes a rock wall, moonbounces and trackless train, plus several sports-themed activities.
‘It Can Be an Economic Driver for the City’ in Fairfax
Northfax East/University Drive Extension moves along.
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Pursuing the Perfect Weekend
City of Fairfax offers many activities for visitors and longtime residents alike.
Pursuing the Perfect Weekend
Calendar
Calendar
Reston Calendar
Reston Calendar
Herndon Calendar
Herndon Calendar
The Art of Being an Esthetician
The Art of Being an Esthetician
Business, Dec. 3-9
Business, Dec. 3-9
The Changing Face of Reston
Major Development and redevelopment projects around Reston may evolve the character of the community.
The Changing Face of Reston
The Changing Face of Reston
Major Development and redevelopment projects around Reston may evolve the character of the community.
The Changing Face of Reston
Bringing Order from Chaos
Susan La Mont’s works featured in two exhibitions in the area.
Bringing Order from Chaos
Students Get Ready
With Sept. 2 start date approaching, students enjoy last days of summer while preparing for school year.
Students Get Ready
Fall Fun: Putting the ‘Oom-pah’ in Oktoberfest
German band is an authentic wind band that plays alpine village music.
Fall Fun: Putting the ‘Oom-pah’ in Oktoberfest
Shop Around Town
Farmers markets offer a variety of goods including art, produce, flowers, jams, sauces, jewelry and more.
Shop Around Town
Roasted Holiday
Area coffeehouses offer a wide assortment of holiday-themed drinks and treats.
Roasted Holiday
Faith Notes
Faith Notes