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Category Archives: Living in Northern Virginia
Weekend Happenings September 12 – 14
Weekend Happenings in and around Northern VA, September 12-14, 2014 Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend 2014 events in Northern VA
Labor Day events in the DC Metro area: NSO concert at the Capitol, Waterstock at Tim’s Rivershore, National Book Festival, Epicurience Virginia, MD Renaissance Festival, VA Scottish Games, War of 1812 in Alexandria, and The Kennedy Center’s Page-to-Stage! Continue reading
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Tagged Capitol Concert, Epicurience Virginia, Kennedy Center Page to Stage, Labor Day, Library of Congress National Book Festival, MD Renaissance Festival, National Sympony, Northern VA, Saveur, Tim's Rivershore, VA Scottish Games Festival, War of 1812 Alexandria, Waterstock
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Police Unity Tour Fundraisers and Ride
Their mission is simple yet very poignant, especially this week: “We Ride For those who Died! Our Mission is to raise public awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have sacrificed their lives in the Line of Duty and to raise … Continue reading
Help Fix Route 66
There are two meetings scheduled to gather public input on the future of Route 66 between the Beltway and Route 15 in Prince William County Continue reading
Home & Remodeling Show, Dulles Expo, January 20-22
2012 Home & Remodeling Show will be at the Dulles Expo Center January 20-22. Jason Cameron of DIY’s Man Caves and Desperate Landscapes will be appearing Continue reading
On a Clear Day You Can See the Blue Ridge
Whether you love seeing (and hiking in) the Blue Ridge Mountains or love the rich history of the area, Centreville, Virginia has so much to offer those that call it home. Continue reading
Weekend Happenings July 1-July 4
Happy Fourth of July! Weekend Happenings include Fringe Festival Preview, City Dance & Music with Milkshake, Grillfish Bayfest, Waves at Matsushima, and A Capitol Fourth. Continue reading
Weekend Happenings June 24-June 26
Take advantage of the rain-free weekend! Friday Reggae Night–7:30pm, free with tickets, Carter Barron Amphitheatre: A local favorite, The Washington Post Going Out Guide Weekend Concert Series Reggae Night featuring Archives (f. Lenny Kurlou), Passion Reggae Band and Carl Malcolm … Continue reading
Glory Days in Centreville
Whether you come for the great food, the great service, or the great venue to watch your favorite team, you won’t be disappointed with a stop in to local Centreville favorite, Glory Days. Continue reading
Make Way for Goslings
In Centreville, Virginia, an area where drivers are often in a hurry, this family of geese accomplished more than many stop signs do! Continue reading
Posted in Life in Northern Virginia
Tagged Centreville Virginia, Northern VA, northern virginia
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Weekend Happenings May 20-May 22
Friday Story/Stereo at The Writer’s Corner in Bethesda, MD–Friday, May 20, 8:00pm. A night of words and music. Words curated by the Writer’s Center. Music curated by Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) & Matthew Byars (The Caribbean). On the Red Line … Continue reading
Weekend Happenings May 13-May 15
Weekend events in DC Metro area for May 13, May 14, May 15 include After Hours at the Kreeger Museum, Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival, Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Tour, National Harbor Wine & Food Festival, The Taste of Wheaton, Yoga on the National Mall, and Mount Vernon Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. Continue reading
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Tagged After Hours at the Kreeger Museum, Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Tour, Mount Vernon Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, National Harbor Wine & Food Festival, Northern VA, northern virginia, Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival, The Taste of Wheaton, weekend, weekend happenings, what to do on the weekend, Yoga on the National Mall
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Weekend Happenings April 29-May 1
The warm weather brings a lot of outdoor activities this weekend. We have everything from Royal Wedding Watching, to Outdoor Film Festivals, to the Annual Top Dog Half Smoke Challenge. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Tagged Extreme Animals, friday, Georgetown French Market, going out, Hirshhorn After Hours, Northern VA, northern virginia, O Street Mansion, Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival, Royal Wedding, Sweetlife Festival, Taste of the 8th, Top Dog Half Smoke Challenge, weekend, weekend happenings, what to do on the weekend
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Easter Egg Hunts in the Northern Virginia Area
Chantilly VA–Ticonderoga Farms (Saturdays & Sundays, March 26 – April 24: 10am-5pm): Come join us and the Easter Bunny for some festive fun. Egg Hunts feature candy and toy-filled eggs. Find those special golden goose eggs for a prize. Kids … Continue reading
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Tagged Butler's Orchard, Dodona Manor, easter egg hunt, easter egg hunts in northern va, easter egg hunts in northern virginia, easter egg hunts in VA, easter egg hunts in virginia, easter egg roll, living in northern va, living in northern virginia, Meadowside Nature Center, Reston Zoo, Ticonderoga Farms, Tudor Place, White House easter egg roll
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