Stories for October 2021

Stories for October 2021

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Thursday, October 28

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Virginia at a Crossroads

Voters to determine direction of state government.

Two years ago, Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a generation. Now Republicans are hoping this is their moment to "Take Back Virginia," the name of a recent rally in support of the GOP statewide ticket that featured a call-in appearance from former President Donald Trump, who used the opportunity to repeat baseless claims about widespread election fraud.

Wednesday, October 27

Arrest in Alleged Chantilly High Assault

Crime in Centreville

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‘Here to Protect Lives, Environment and Property’

Learning about Fairfax County’s Office of Emergency Management.

Emergency office

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Thank You for Being a Friend

Women find comradery, support and fun though weekly art group.

Women comradery

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Powerful Unknown

Musical tribute commemorating 100th Anniversary of founding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with UrbanArias and Wolf Trap.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Anniversary

Thursday, October 21

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Creepy Characters in Lorton

Abandoned, historic buildings and into the night-time woods at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Workhouse Haunt Encore Review

Wednesday, October 20

Column: Which Way Virginia?

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Improving Parent-Teen Relationships

Adolescence can be challenging, but living with constant discord is not the only option.

Teens

Why I Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Centreville

Alzheimer's

Wednesday, October 13

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There’s Fun for All Ages at Centreville Day

29th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 16.

Centreville Day

Tuesday, October 12

Opinion: Supporting Key Values: Service, Peace, Sacrifice

60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Peace Corps

Opinion: Maintaining Our Democracy

Democracy

Free Halloween Lyft Rides

Halloween rides

Wednesday, October 6

‘It’s about Getting Seen and Knowing that You Matter’

Westfield High presents timely play, ‘Anon(ymous)’

Westfield High’s play, “Anon(ymous),” brings the immigrant experience home by focusing on what happens after a mother and daughter coming to the U.S. are separated when their boat capsizes at sea. Neither knows if the other survived, but they never lose hope.

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‘Action-Packed, Funny and a Heartwarming Story’

Chantilly High presents dark comedy, ‘She Kills Monsters.’

Dark comedy

Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 16

Centreville Day

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Lords and Ladies Fairfax 2021

Twenty individuals honored.

Lords and Ladies