Chambers
Find a comprehensive online listing of county business resources at http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/business-resources.
Welcome to Fairfax County
Hello and welcome to Fairfax County!
A Year in Fairfax County
A sampling of some of the cherished, annual events of the county.
Upcoming events in the county.
Editorial: About the Connection
As your local, weekly newspaper, the Great Falls Connection’s mission is to bring the local news you need, to gather information about the best things in and near your community, to advocate for community good, to provide a forum for dialogue on local concerns, and to celebrate and record milestones and events in the community and people’s lives.
Classified Advertising August 8, 2013
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Entertainment Calendar
Entertainment Calendar
Viewpoints
Arlingtonians Tell Us Why They Love Their City
What Do You Like Best About Living in Arlington?
Arlingtonians Tell Us Why They Love Their City
Senior Centers
Senior Centers
Newcomer's Guide; OAR Creates Second Chances
Ex-offenders contribute $1 million in community services.
Ex-offenders contribute $1 million in community services.
Get Involved
Get Involved
55 Years or Older?
Registry for county's senior adult programs.
55 Years or Older? Register for county’s senior adult programs.
Commentary: I Become a Tutor and Learn a Few Things
I had forgotten the geometric-shaped colors and mostly Lilliputian furniture which adorn elementary school classrooms when I entered Ashlawn Elementary as a volunteer reading tutor.
Places To Exercise Fido
County maintains eight canine areas.
Benjamin Banneker Park 1701 North Van Buren Street Lights on until 8 p.m. Fort Barnard at the corner of South Pollard Street and South Walter Reed Drive Lights on until 9 p.m. Fort Ethan Allen Park 3829 North Stafford Street Lights on until 7 p.m. Glencarlyn Park 301 South Harrison Street James Hunter Park (Closed for renovations) 1299 N. Herndon Street Shirlington Park 2601 South Arlington Mill Drive Towers Park 801 South Scott Street Lights on until 10 p.m. Utah Park 3191 South Utah Street — Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Sept. 2-7.
‘Wags n’ Whiskers’ Attracts Animal Lovers
Rescue groups use event to encourage adoptions.
Wags n’ Whiskers allows shoppers and their pets to explore more than 50 onsite exhibitors, pet services and pet adoption organizations. Attendees also enjoyed live music, demonstrations and activities for children. Volunteers from K-9 Lifesavers dog rescue stand on Campbell Avenue with friendly pets looking for a home.
Bulletin Board
Email announcements to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication. Photos are welcome.
Back to School: Back to Lunch
Healthy lunchbox and after school snack ideas.
Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas
Viewpoints: Schools Ready for New Beginning
Principals set goals for the new school year.
Principals set goals for the new school year.