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Back-to-School Haircuts, Chamber Endorses Metro's 'Momentum' Plan, and More
The day's news and events at a glance, for the Herndon area.
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce announced this week it is endorsing Metro and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority’s (WMATA) plan, “Momentum,” which features a number of initiatives official want to achieve by 2025 in order to build and maintain the existing system while also expanding in order to address ever-increasing ridership. Experts predict ridership will increase by at least 30 percent in the next 10 years. “As one of the fastest growing regions in the country, transportation is a critical area to maintain and develop,” said Eileen Curtis, president of the Chamber. “Our chamber supports WMATA’s plan for this vital piece of our community’s infrastructure and economic development.” Read a detailed article by our sister site, Georgetown Patch, here.
Fairfax County firefighters, in partnership with WKYS 93.9, Apple Federal Credit Union, the Keith Burns Foundation, and local barbers, will sponsor free back-to-school haircuts for families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches next week, Monday to Wednesday, Aug. 26 to 28. On Monday, it will take place at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. in Alexandria; on Tuesday at Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road in Alexandria; and on Wednesday at Reston Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Road in Reston. All three events are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Captain Willie Bailey at 571-641-0036.
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Are you a fan of the food and drinks at Stone Cove Kitbar, 2403 Centreville Road in Herndon? If so, here’s an even better reason to dine there – this Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 percent of your bill will benefit the Northern Virginia Buddy Walk, which will take place locally on Saturday, Sept. 28 at George Mason University in Fairfax. The Buddy Walk raises funds for Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia's local programs and services as well as the National Down Syndrome Society's advocacy efforts. In 2012, nationwide Buddy Walks events raised $11.75 million. Click here to learn more about the Buddy Walk and about “Krewe of Caroline,” a local team raising money for the event this year.
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Do you have a child who will be attending Herndon Elementary School this year? If so, mark your calendars for the annual Back-To-School Picnic next Friday, Aug. 30. Families can meet the school’s teachers and staff, and make some new friends ahead of the first day of school! Families of 2013-14 students only are welcome from noon to 1 p.m, and then the event opens to the public at 1 p.m. HES is located at 630 Dranesville Road.
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