Fairfax County wellness calendar, May 24-31

Al-Anon/Alateen groups Relatives and friends of alcoholics. Visit the Web site for meeting times and locations. 703-534-4357. www.alanonva.com . Free. Take Pounds Off Sensibly Weight-loss support groups with weekly weigh-ins and educational programs. Visit www.tops.org for times and locations. 703-430-3764. $28 to join. Read full article >>
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/fairfax-county-wellness-calendar-may-24-31/2012/05/16/gJQA3BYvmU_story.html?wprss=rss_wellness

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:37:50 -0700

Hardenbergh and Fraser Conclude Cavalier Careers

ATHENS, Ga. - The two winningest players in the history of the Virginia women's tennis program saw their careers come to an end Friday as they lost in the second round of the NCAA Doubles Championship at the Dan Magill Tennis Center.
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=205433764

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 15:33:35 -0700

People & Places: Vienna, Fairfax youth bring home lessons on homelessness

Youth from three area churches — Emmanuel Lutheran, Fairfax Presbyterian and Vienna Presbyterian — drew attention along Chain Bridge Road in Vienna this past weekend as they raised the roofs on their makeshift village, known as “Fast Shacks.”
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20120525/NEWS/705259737/1064/people-places-vienna-fairfax-youth-bring-home-lessons-on&template=fairfaxTimes

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 21:29:10 -0700

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to set $30 million referendum on flood control for Huntington

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to set up a referendum for voters this fall on whether to issue a $30 million bond for a long-awaited flood protection project in Huntington. Less than a year after a devastating flood swept through the county, the board voted 6 to 3 to add the proposed levee bond to a $155 million bond package for parks, libraries and public safety projects ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/fairfax-county-board-of-supervisors-to-set-30-million-referendum-on-flood-control-for-huntington/2012/05/22/gIQAS8LhiU_blog.html?wprss=rss_local

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:00 -0700

Hardenbergh and Fraser Advance at NCAA Doubles Championship

ATHENS, Ga. - The Virginia women's tennis team had two players continue play at the NCAA Individual Championships on Thursday.
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=205433955

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 18:04:24 -0700

And The Winning Commercial Is...

Earth Friendly Products reveals names of three prize-winning commercials in "Get Washed" video contest on Facebook(PRWEB) May 25, 2012 Earth Friendly Products, makers of the number one selling green laundry detergent in the world, ECOS, has announced the names of the three prize-winners in the company's "Get Washed" video contest. First place and $10,000.00 goes to Elliot Sadler of Austin, Texas ...
http://news.yahoo.com/winning-commercial-140618266.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 07:08:18 -0700

People & Places: Video Fairfax taps student filmmakers

Aspiring movie directors, producers and actors gathered May 4 at Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax for the 2012 Video Fairfax Awards Ceremony.
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20120511/NEWS/705119495/1064/people-places-video-fairfax-taps-student-filmmakers&template=fairfaxTimes

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 13:58:18 -0700

U.S. gasoline consumption hits 2012 high

A GASOLINE pump stands at a Royal Dutch Shell Plc filling station in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S., on Monday, March 14, 2011. BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/ANDREW HARRER
http://www.pbn.com/US-gasoline-consumption-hits-2012-high,67748

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:13 -0700

Virginia Women’s Tennis Edged by Duke in NCAA Round of 16

ATHENS, Ga. - The No. 14 Virginia women's tennis team had its 2012 season come to an end with a 4-1 loss to No. 3 Duke in the round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament Thursday at the Dan Magill Tennis Center.
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=205428627

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 21:33:36 -0700

Public Safety Foundation to unveil memorial plans

“There are 165,000 paid and volunteer public safety officers in Virginia, and we’re very proud to build their monument,” said Matt Gray, executive director for the foundation.
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/may/14/public-safety-foundation-unveil-memorial-plans-ar-1912368/

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 -0700