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Utz Releases Nationals Potato Chip Bag, Glitchy State SOL Tests; Home Schooling on the Rise in Virginia; Vineyards Assess Losses from Frost; Suffolk Mom Moons Schoolbus

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May 24, 2013

Uts Releases Nationals Potato Chip Bag

Inside NoVA

Fairfax County Online State SOL Tests Disrupted by Technical Glitches

Washington Post

Home Schooling on the Rise in Virginia

Fairfax Times

Vineyards Assess Losses from Frost

ABC 7

Suffolk Mom Sentenced for Mooning Schoolbus

NBC 4

Here’s Where to Bike Around Fairfax Today

Posted by Tim Regan / Friday, May 17th, 2013

Screenshot of FCDOT's Bike Fairfax Map

Did you bike to work today? If not, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation assembled this interactive biking map to help you get some pedaling in before sundown. The blue lines? Premium biking territory. Got it? Good. Now watch this topical video starring popular daytime host and celebrated dancing-woman Ellen DeGeneres:

Leesburg Town Council Doubles its Pay; Homeless Shelter Removed in Arlington County; Terrorist-Funding Cigarettes Smuggled from Virginia to New York; Crash Closes I-95 South in Stafford; Residents, National Groups Discuss Gun Laws in McClean

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Leesburg Council Unanimously Approves Doubling Its Pay

Leesburg Today

Homeless Shelter Removed in Arlington County

ABC 7

Authorities Bust 16 in Cigarette Smuggling Ring with Terrorist Ties

WAMU

Crash Closes I-95 South in Stafford

Inside NoVA

All Fired up Over Gun Laws

Fairfax Times

My New Man

I have never perused online profiles, but a few weeks ago I did for the first time. Being single, I figured it was a good place to begin since I am looking for a companion. But not just any companion….a dog. As I surfed through the myriad of pictures and descriptions I noticed “Simon,” a 6-year-old male Chihuahua who caught my eye.

Me and my new guy

I met him at a local SPCA event in Fairfax, applied to adopt him, and picked him up on Saturday to begin our two-week trial period. Although he is a cutie, I wouldn’t exactly call this a honeymoon phase. First of all, he likes using my sister’s bedroom to relieve himself … not one, not two, but five times!

And although he is 6 years old and allegedly “house broken” I have learned to treat him like a toddler—absolutely no cake can be in his presence or else he’ll reach for it. On the other hand, he does not yap or bark which is refreshing, and he is very respectful of house guests when they visit. Also, it is amazing how many people wave, smile and start conversations when we’re walking in the neighborhood. Even the mailman smiled and waved twice. Simon is a looker.

The next two weeks will be an adventure for Simon and me. I realize he is adjusting to a new place, and I’ll have to be patient with him. I also understand this is a big commitment for me. The two-week trial period is similar to the dating phase of a relationship where I will have to decide if the juice is worth the squeeze.

How was the transition period with your dog? Do they really go to the bathroom that often or do they eventually settle down? Post your responses below.

-Katie

Garden Tours with Mutti

Posted by David Schuller / Friday, May 10th, 2013

The weather is set to be perfectly pleasant this Sunday, and what better plan for Mother’s Day than a walk through the garden that just been watered by Saturday’s expected thunderstorm? Spend the day bonding with the woman who brought you into this world and she may be distracted enough to stop guilt tripping you about how she wished you had become a doctor.

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Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
3200 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria
703-780-0011
mountvernon.org
$15

“Wings of Fancy,” Brookside Gardens
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wheaton Regional Park, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD
301-962-1400
montgomeryparks.org
$6

Georgetown Garden Tour
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Christ Church, 31st and O St. NW, Washington D.C.
202-965-1950
georgetowngardentour.com
$35

National Cathedral Garden Tour
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington D.C.
202-537-6200
nationalcathedral.org

U.S. Botanic Garden
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
100 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington D.C.
202-255-8333
usbg.gov
Free

National Arboretum
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington D.C.
202-245-2726
usna.usda.gov
$4

Constitution Gardens
Open 24 Hours
National Mall, Washington D.C.
202-426-6841
nps.gov
Free

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna
703-255-3631
nvrpa.org
$5

River Farm
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
6 Shiloh Ln, Huntly
540-636-4775
ahs.org
Free

Green Spring Gardens
noon-4:30 p.m.
4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria
703-642-5173
fairfaxcounty.gov
Free

Spring Farm Day at Frying Pan Farm Park

By Micaela Williamson

Image Courtesy Frying Pan Farm Park

Bring the whole family to Frying Pan Farm Park this Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to participate in a day dedicated to spring fun. Farm staff and volunteers will do farm equipment demonstrations, and there will be games, crafts, wagon rides, food and entertainment for children.

Some activities planned include watching farmers sheer sheep, antique farm exhibits, milking cows and goats and other farm chores. Children can enjoy hands-on fun, such as milking a model cow and doing make-and-take art projects. Plus, there will be lots of new baby farm animals to see, as well as old favorites. Entertaining puppet shows will take place throughout the day. For an additional fee, patrons can take a spin on the old-fashioned carousel, learn about the history of the park through a guided wagon adventure or ride a pony. Gordon’s Grille will be open selling lunch and snacks, and guests can also check out the farm store and visitors center for additional souvenirs, books and historical exhibits.

Frying Pan Farm Park, a 1930s era working farm, is part of the Fairfax County Park system. It offers children’s programs, a visitor’s center, farm store, Kidwell Farm, preschool, community education, an equestrian arena, and more. “The park preserves and interprets a 1920s through 1950s farm, agricultural process, rural community life and landscape for the educational, cultural and recreational enrichment of citizens and visitors of Fairfax County.” (Fairfax County Park Authority) Come out with your family and have fun on the farm!

Event information:

Spring Farm Day
Frying Pan Farm Park
2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA

Admission: $7 in advance
$8 day of event
Under 2 admitted free

Registration is available via Parktakes Online. Dogs are permitted in the park but will not be allowed inside the event area. For more information, call 703-437-9101 or view the official flyer on the Frying Pan Farm Park website.

: Courtesy of Tiffany Brown, Mamaratzy Photography

Micaela Williamson is a co-author of local travel guide, Kid Trips Northern Virginia, an extraordinary resource that provides descriptions, useful information and insider tips for hundreds of local destinations. Micaela is also an award winning blogger who enjoys supporting area businesses and scouting out family-friendly venues with her two young sons.

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