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January Flowers Bring Winter Smiles

Potomac Village Garden Club provides flowers and friendship for seniors.

The Village at Rockville is a little more floral thanks to a delegation from the Potomac Village Garden Club. The club provided chrysanthemums and carnations for floral arrangements on Jan. 24, which were supplemented by greens from members’ personal gardens.

Looking for Things to Do?

County offers host of winter activities.

As its residents get ready for cold weather and potential snow, Arlington's community and cultural centers also prepare for winter.

Madison Grad Stars in Spamalot

Rowan comes back to area in March.

In a musical replete with flying cows, insults involving hamsters and flatulent Frenchmen, Arthur Rowan, 1997 graduate of James Madison High School in Vienna and former actor with the Reston Players, plays the straight man.

Hair Cutting, Skin Care at Marshall High

Cosmetology class teaches real-life skills.

Following the twisted hallways inside Marshall High School leads to the side of the school not known to many where classes like Cosmetology are held.

Potomac Psychologist Helps Sleep-Deprived New Parents

Strategy allows parents to get at least five hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.

When Megan Price and her husband Marc Weiner describe the first weeks of life with their 6-month-old son Adrian, one of the first adjustments that comes to mind is sleep deprivation.

Letter: More In-state Opportunities

Letter to the Editor

Virginia has the best schools in the country. Regrettably the admissions process at schools like Virginia Tech, James Madison University, or University of Virginia have become so competitive for in-state students that these top tier schools seem unattainable.

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This Week in Potomac

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Frey Offers A Look Ahead

Discusses what’s on tap for Fairfax County.

It’s a new year and it’s full steam ahead for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. And last week, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) discussed what’s on the local horizon.

VOICE Seeks Funds for Dental Care

Organization has raised $150,000, needs another $50,000 to provide free dental care.

As a dentist practicing for 11 year, Kristin Donohue says she has seen plenty of lives that have been transformed by access to dental care. As a volunteer at a dental clinic that offers free care in Bailey’s Crossroads she has also seen her fair share of people who don’t have that access.

New Fire Station Planned

Expected to open in 2015, new facility will offer more space, flexibility.

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, along with the county’s Public Works and Environmental Services division have begun the process of renovating the Herndon Fire Station, located on Spring Street. The original station, built in 1950, will be replaced with a facility that can better handle the special equipment and volume of calls currently serviced at the station.

Planning For Aging in McLean

Community hosts follow up to October forum.

The McLean Community Center hosted a follow up meeting Monday, Jan. 30 to Supervisor John Foust’s (D-Dranesville) forum last October that addressed how the community can be supportive of its aging population. The Oct. 15 forum presented several speakers who spoke on their experience dealing with senior care, as well as various models of assisted living communities.

SCC to Host Dating Violence Forum

Event will examine teen dating violence from multiple angles.

The McLean-based Safe Community Coalition, which primarily serves the students in the Langley and McLean High School pyramids, will host a forum which will examine the issue of teen dating violence from a number of angles. The event, titled "What’s Love Got to do With it?: Healthy Relationships and Dating," will take place at McLean High School Feb. 9.

Colonel Gets Better View

Air Force colonel, partner attend State of the Union from First Lady’s box.

Air Force Col. Ginger Wallace of McLean has watched the State of the Union Address for years. While she doesn’t always watch it all, she says there is one part that always gets her interest at the annual speech.

Three McLean Boy Scouts Earn Top Award

Langley High seniors earn Eagle Scout rank.

Years of hard work paid off for three McLean Boy Scouts who were awarded their Eagle Scout rank last weekend.

New Photographic Exhibit At Katie’s by Walt Lawrence

On Monday, Jan. 30, a new exhibit of my photography of Great Falls went on display at Katie’s Coffee House.

Church To Present ‘High School Musical Jr.’

Centreville Presbyterian presents "High School Musical Jr."

One of the most popular movies in recent years is "High School Musical," and Centreville Presbyterian Church’s community theater is bringing the play to the local stage.

Turning the Trust Fund Into a ‘Piggy Bank’

What Will Washington Do about Social Security?

Our political leaders are once again looking at the Social Security Trust Fund as a source of money to tap when they desire to spend more than they can through other various tax and borrowing schemes.

Column: Repeat of a Sordid History

The Virginia General Assembly may be about to repeat an unfortunate chapter of its history by passing bills that will have the effect of suppressing voter participation.

‘Something Special’ at Lake Anne Plaza

Reston Used Book Shop celebrates 34 years as a community resource.

In an era when bookstores nationwide are facing rising competition from Internet booksellers and new technology, Reston Used Book Shop, on Lake Anne Plaza, celebrated its 34th anniversary in early January.

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