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N.G. Fitness & The Women of Washington Redskins Join for the NFL Fit For You 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 13

Submitted by Leigh Macdonald, News Where You Live Ambassador, NoVA, D.C., Maryland
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010, 11:32pm

Join the NFL, the Washington Redskins, and celebrity fitness expert Tracy Anderson at the NFL Fit for You 5K, an event that promotes health and fitness. All proceeds benefit the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge, a joint program of the NFL and the American Heart Association! Support a great cause and meet NFL alumni players, cheerleaders, and other members of the NFL family. The day will be filled with fun events, including a PLAY 60 area f...or kids and chances to win great NFL prizes such as tickets to Super Bowl XLV and more!

And don’t forget, the day is all about showing off your team pride, so be sure to wear your team’s apparel! To view a look book featuring the Women of the NFL sporting their NFL Women’s Apparel, visit www.nfl.com/women.

WHEN: NOVEMBER 13th, 2010
WHERE: THE NATIONAL HARBOR
START TIME (RUNNERS): 10:15 AM
START TIME (WALKERS): 10:20 AM

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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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