Any day is a good day to take the kids to explore Leeyslvania State Park. On April 8th the kids get an added treat of an Easter Egg Hunt at the park. Join park personnel to color eggs, hunt for eggs and make fun crafts. Along the way children will learn the history of the Easter Egg tradition.
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03/31/2012
It's that time of year again. The Fairfax County Farmers spring and summer farmers markets will be opening soon. This year there will be a new Lorton Farmers Market at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center located on Ox Road.The market is scheduled to be open May 24th through October 25th and will b
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03/31/2012
The Virginia Housing and Development Authority (VHDA) was established in 1972. The VHDA is a non-profit organization which helps Virginian's purchase affordable housing. VHDA offers a variety of home loan programs aimed towards first time home buyers and veterans.In addition the offering VA Loan
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03/30/2012
The groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont Virginia is scheduled for Memorial Day 2012. The 37.5 acre retreat is being designed to create an accessible environment for wounded warriors and their families to be able to spend time away from military hospitals and e
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03/29/2012
You would think with over 600 acres and multiple watering holes at the Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge the turtles could spread themselves out a bit. However this must be the best place to hang out with your turtle buddies. The OBWLR is a great place for kids to get to see lots of wildlife...oh an
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03/28/2012
If you are a buyer looking for a luxury home in Prince William County you need to check out River Falls on the Occoquan. This upscale community is located just off the Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. The community is built around the Old Hickory Golf Course with a club house that looks like
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03/28/2012
Within minutes to the gates of Quantico MCB in Stafford County VA is the gated community of Aquia Harbour. Built in the early 1970’s the neighborhood original attracted weekend boaters and those wanting a retreat from the city. Then with the widening of the major highways, the addition of the VRE
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03/27/2012
Coventry Glen is a small enclave of 80 homes built by Airston Builders in 2005-2006. With no through streets and it's tucked away location the community feels very private. The homes in Coventry Glen range in size to over 7000 square feet in the larger models. Even though the Coventry Glen ne
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03/27/2012
Living bordered by the Occoquan River and the Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge has it's advantages. In the Spring watching the Osprey build their nests and fish is a amazing treat. A few days ago one of the local nesting pairs stopped to eat their recent catch just outside my window. At one
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03/25/2012
It isn’t often that you see an event being planned in the community and it makes you think of a Dr Seuss book. However the annual "Fish Out" sponosed by the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association (LRPRA) is perfect for "One Fish-Two Fish." Starting on March 30, 2012 the Ridgewood swimming p
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03/24/2012
