Stories for October 2018

Stories for October 2018

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Wednesday, October 31

Opinion: Editorial: Most Important Election in Fairfax County, So Far?

Make a plan to to vote with friends and family.

Area Roundups

Saturday, October 27

Friday, October 26

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All Things Pumpkin Rule at the Reston Farm Market

Legendary site offers time-honored traditions and memory making.

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New Lake Anne House Approved for Reston

Plan ensures 240 affordable apartments for Reston seniors will be available there for the next 30 years.

Opinion: Commentary: Responding to Climate Change Warnings

Tuesday, October 23

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Herring Calls for Criminal Justice Reform at Summit

Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement gather.

Thursday, October 18

Opinion: Commentary: A Warning Too Dire to Ignore

Opinion Column: Independent Progressive: Nov. 6 — Pulling Our Country Back from the Brink

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Living in Reston — Reinvented

“Design Interventions” on display at 17th Annual Reston Home Tour.

Tuesday, October 16

Opinion: Editorial: Yes, America, Religious Freedom Began in Fairfax County

Monday, October 15

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Carving Made Easy

A lesson in creating a front porch-worthy Halloween pumpkin.

ARTSFAIRFAX to Present Arts Awards

Event recognizes extraordinary contributions of artists and arts organization and those who support the arts.

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Wolf Trap Park Camp Out

Fifth and sixth graders learn camping skills and experience the great outdoors.

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Fairfax County Police Reform: More to Be Done

Five years after an officer shot and killed John Geer in Springfield, Implementation Group offers look at successful reforms, and recommends action in other areas.

Thursday, October 11

Week in Reston

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Reston Celebrates ‘Flavors of Fall’

Family-friendly festival features craft beers, ciders and local cuisines.

Author Armistead Maupin Comes to Reston's CenterStage

Master storyteller and award-winning author to speak about his trailblazing life.

Commentary: Virginia’s Energy Future

Tuesday, October 9

Opinion: Editorial: Check Voter Registration in Fairfax County

Confirm your voter registration before Oct. 15; vote early if you qualify.

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Holiday-Ready Kitchen

Minor changes deliver big impact in time for holiday gatherings.

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Children, Cancer, and Art

Art therapy helps pediatric oncology patients — and their parents.

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Fairfax County Urges Public to ‘Make the Call’

“Stop domestic violence and sexual assault for your friend, your neighbor, yourself.”

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Communities Urged to ‘Step Up 4 Kids’

Domestic Violence Community annual meeting focuses on kids and making a difference where you are.

Friday, October 5

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‘Runway to the Cure’ Held at Reston Town Center

Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Musical Blast of Fun at Reston's CenterStage

Reston Community Players to present “Hairspray.”

Commentary: Who Are You?

Column: Independent Progressive: It’s Starting to Look and Feel Like Fall

‘Other People Make Me a Senior’

Locals speak out on senior wellbeing in the community.

Thursday, October 4

Wednesday, October 3

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A Reflection of Fairfax County's 50+ Community Action Plan

Provided by Donna Lopez, Assistant Director at the Herndon Senior Center, Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services

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Run, Dixon, Run

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Traveling in the Golden Years

Getting in shape before a trip can help prevent travel-related injuries.

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Life After Retirement

Staying engaged, connected and active

Senate Election is Blast from the Past

Kaine and Stewart both played key roles in 2016; now they’re at the top of the ballot this year.

Elections rarely get do-overs. Winners make victory speeches, and losers slink away to become consultants. But this year’s election for U.S. Senate features two key players in the 2016 presidential election that upended American politics.

Tuesday, October 2

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Editorial: Demand Increasing, But Not Resources

Suicide prevention efforts need more funds, volunteers.