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Redskins baby Zoie's first trip to the dentist

Submitted by Alex M. Naini DDS, FAGD, LVIF, Health and Community Content Producer
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, 7:34pm

A dental visit at an early age is a “well baby checkup” for the teeth. 

Redskins linebacker, Lorenzo Alexander, brought in his daughter Zoie to show parents how to care for their children’s teeth.  Teaching children good dental habits at a young age reduces the fear of going to the dentist and creates a lifetime of healthy smiles.

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Leesburg Executive Airport Hosts 2010 Open House and Air Show on Saturday, October 23, 2010

Submitted by Leigh Macdonald, News Where You Live Ambassador, NoVA, D.C., Maryland
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010, 11:51am

Free event promises fun for the whole family

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Verizon Center, Patriot Center Introducing New, Interactive Technology

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Friday, October 8th, 2010, 11:29am

This story comes to us from Monumental Sports & Entertainment:

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Public Meeting Scheduled for Bicycle Master Plan

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:41am

From Fairfax County Department of Transportation:

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 30, to discuss recommendations on how bicycle-friendly design should be incorporated into future roadway and transit projects and private developments. The plan creation will be divided into two phases with Phase I focusing on the Tysons Corner area. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Phase I meeting tomorrow from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Joyce Kilmer Middle School located at 8100 Wolftrap Road in Vienna, VA.

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Center Without Walls Running and Walking Club

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 3:30pm

Come out and join the Center Without Walls Running and Walking Club! The class meets every Thursday at the Potomac River Running Store. The store is located at 5715 Burke Centre Parkway in Burke, VA. The next meet-up will be tomorrow, September 23 at 10:30 a.m. It is free and open to the public! For more information call 703-324-5544.

Here are the upcoming dates:

September 23

October 7

October 14

November 4

November 18

 

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Burke Racquet and Swim Club Holiday Closures

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Thursday, August 26th, 2010, 4:29pm

Burke Racquet and Swim Club will be closed for repairs and renovations from August 30 to September 3 during the Labor Day holiday weekend. However, it will be open on Labor Day, September 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. So come on in this Labor Day to get your fitness on!

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PR Running Store Holds All-Comer’s Group Run

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010, 9:59am

The Potomac River Running Store holds group runs every Tuesday evening. This group run is lead by PR Running Store staff members and will begin at the PR store at 5715 Burke Centre Parkway in Burke, VA. The all-comer’s group run is a social run and is free to participate. This is a great way to add structure to your training schedule and meet some fellow runners! It is safe and open to all levels.

Come out for this low-key run if you are a beginner and run a mile or two. If you are an experienced, competitive runner then this is a great opportunity to do a fun, tempo run. The run will be no longer than 50 minutes and will go from the store to some various trails around Burke and back. The run will end at the PR Running Store around 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, you can call the PR Running Store in Burke at 703-978-0500.

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