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On Kick Butts Day, March 20, more than 40 Alexandria youth, supported by adults, celebrated the day by conducting Operation Storefront, where they filled out surveys on the amount of tobacco advertising in over 60 local stores.

Potomac Brief: Churchill To Present Musical Comedy

"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," is coming to Winston Churchill High School on Nov. 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon Snapshot: "Thanking the Police"

During the Gum Springs Community Day Celebration on Saturday, June 20, the Gum Springs community paid special tribute to the Mount Vernon District Police force.

Children Have Fun at Safety Day

The City of Fairfax Police Department held Kids’ Safety Day on Saturday morning, Sept. 20, outside police headquarters.

Pocket Change

After saving pocket change for 20 years, Northwest Federal Credit Union member George Shoemaker brought his coin collection - pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters totaling $7,124 - to the Herndon-based credit union for deposit. It was the largest, single deposit of coins ever counted at Northwest Federal, and it took more than two hours to complete.

Mystery at Workhouse Arts Center

Jason Krage, featured in the mystery ‘Solitary Confinement’ at the Workhouse Arts Center, W-3 Theatre, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.

Staff Sargent Douglas O’Connor, from Potomac, to participate in Presidential Inauguration

Staff Sargent Douglas O’Connor, from Potomac will be participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20.

Lake Braddock, TJ Students to Compete at the World Robotic Stage

Two Men Indicted: Malicious Wounding

Man Pleads Guilty in Shooting

A Touch of Hollywood in Lorton

The 5th annual Clifton Film Fest premiers July 20.

The 5th anniversary of the Clifton Film Fest—Fairfax County’s first and only celebration of independent film—will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 4 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Lorton Road.

‘Johnny Appleseed’ Comes to The Alden on Oct. 20

Theatre IV’s production of “Johnny Appleseed” will be presented as part of the McLean Kids Performance Series at The Alden in McLean at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Tickets are $15, $10 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside the McLean Community Center.

Outdoor Pickleball Mixer

The first outdoor doubles pickleball mixer in Arlington was held Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Walter Reed Community Center tennis courts.

Natalie York and Raye Zaragoza Come to Jammin’ Java

Two NYC-based singer-songwriters, Natalie York and Raye Zaragoza, will perform Monday, May 18 at Jammin’ Java in Vienna before heading off on tour and music-making in 12 states.

Boomers Find Answer to Fitness at Senior Centers

Business is booming at Arlington’s six senior centers as more and more 55+ residents register with the Office of Senior Adult Programs and find a wide array of fitness programs available. Several community centers also offer strength training and weight rooms for 55+ only and sports such as pickleball, volleyball and women’s basketball. Ice skating, table tennis, tennis, golf, cycling and line dancing are also offered.

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