Stories for October 2022

Stories for October 2022

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Thursday, October 27

Fairfax County Rejects Virginia Anti-Trans Policies

Anti-Trans Policies

Wednesday, October 26

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Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

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2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

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Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations

SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations

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Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

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Blue Skies and Sunshine for Potomac Day 2022

Potomac Day

Friday, October 21

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2022

In August, 2022, 64 Potomac homes sold between $3,600,000-$780,000.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2022

Potomac Home Sales: September, 2022

In September, 2022, 35 Potomac homes sold between $3,050,000-$550,000.

Potomac Home Sales: September, 2022

Thursday, October 20

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Transurban and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety

Sponsored

Transurban, operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety.

Wednesday, October 19

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Slowing Real Estate Market

Real Estate Market

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Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Food Desperately Needed

Food Desperately Needed

Roundups

Roundups

Tuesday, October 18

Don’t Move Wood

Don’t Move Wood

wood pests

SoberRide for Halloween

SoberRide for Halloween

Wednesday, October 12

Centreville Library’s Fall Book Sale

Roundups

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Korean Bell Garden Ceremony Marks 10 Years

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

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Local Teen Makes International Debut

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

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Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

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Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

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NAACP Recognizes NOVA Park’s Paul Gilbert

NOVA Parks award

Halloween Calendar

Halloween

Long Lasting Pumpkins that Don’t Skimp on Style

Hand blown orbs are an elegant alternative to traditional pumpkins.

Pumpkins

Mental Healthcare for Those Who need it Most

Resources can be difficult but not impossible to find for Northern Virginians living at or below the poverty line.

Mental Healthcare

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Potomac Day Is Coming

Parade

Wednesday, October 5

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Parks Director Completes Visits to 420 County Parks in First Year

Volunteers 'give back together' during National Public Land Day 2022

Parks Director visits all parks in County.

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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas

Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.

Floods

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Seniors Return to School

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

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10th Anniversary, Great Falls Senior Center Without Walls

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

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Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open

Creates a community around food.

Creates a community around food.

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

Roundups

Roundups

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

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‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

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Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

News briefs

News briefs

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Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Listen to the Young People

Listen to the Young People

Virginia DoE Proposal Harms Students, Families and Educators

Joint Statement in Opposition

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Bull Riders Return to EagleBank

Fans return with enthusiasm; Virginian finishes second.

Bull Riding