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Commentary: Lifelong Learning, Endless Possibilities
In 1956 the then appointed Fairfax County School Board appropriated fifty dollars per month to be paid as a supplement to a school administrator to start an adult education program.

Fashion Show To Benefit Salvation Army
March 24 fundraiser for Women's Auxiliary of the Fairfax Corps to support projects.
Around 200 people are expected to attend the 37th annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fairfax Fashion Show scheduled for Friday, March 24 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.
Alexandria Obituary: Colgate Selden Prentice
Colgate Selden Prentice (“Coke”) died on July 28, 2016, in Medford, N.J., with his three children by his side. Born on Jan. 10, 1924 in Newport News to a southern mother and Yankee father, Coke spent much of his childhood in Tidewater. He lived in Alexandria from 1951 to 1990.
Dining: What’s Brewing at Dogfish Ale?
Restaurant Review: Dogfish Head Alehouse offers extensive menu.
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Vienna: Adventure in Learning Classes Begin Sept. 22
The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna continues its Adventures In Learning (AIL) line up of classes with their Fall 2016 semester schedule that includes 40+ classes with a wide range of subjects - from a Health and Wellness series to Potpourri and World Affairs to T’ai Chi or Intermediate Contract Bridge.
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Friendly Bidding Raises Funds for Operation School Bell
Northern Virginia’s Operation School Bell programs
Military Notes
Navy Ensign Megan E. McGarry, daughter of retired Air Force Col. Brian J. and Elizabeth N. McGarry of Alexandria, was recently commissioned upon graduation from Reserve Officer Training Corps Program with Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit, University of Notre Dame. She is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame with a BBA degree.
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