Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Taking your new iPhone or Android device for a spin? Don't forget to download the Patch app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Lucky enough to get a new mobile device this holiday season? Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Twitter and Facebook When you download your Facebook and Twitter apps, be sure to follow Herndon Patch on Twitter and fan us on Facebook. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps readers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events. Patch’s app will keep you engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. The Patch app's useful features enable you to: Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to your iPhone for easy offline access. Reader opinions are extremely …
Monday, December 24, 2012
A tale of holiday spirit centered in Herndon.
The oddest man lived on the property next to my grandparent’s winter cabin in Herndon. He was an elderly German immigrant, and my father always knew him as Mr. Klaus. Mr. Klaus was somewhat of a recluse, and considered a loner amongst the many Herndon villagers. My grandfather built his cabin around 1910 as a retreat from the harsh New England winters. My father often spoke fondly of his childhood days, visiting Grandpa, trampling through the open fields of snow which surrounded my grandfather’s cabin, roaming through the cold and quiet woods, sometimes wandering his way down to Sugarland Run. My father said he spotted Mr. Klaus only a few times during his childhood. He seemed to be more taken with Mr. Klaus’s dog and constant companion…
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Events at Jammin Java, JCC Northern Virginia can keep you busy on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Not celebrating Christmas? Here are some nearby happenings on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25. Christmas Eve Humorist Rob Tannenbauam brings his show "Good for the Jews" to Vienna's Jammin Java at 7 p.m. For more info and ticket info, click here. Christmas Day JCC Northern Virginia's J Fest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be fun for the whole family at this carnival-type event at the JCC Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Fee per family (up to 6 people): $20/ $15 JCCNV member For ticket info and registration, click here. Also at JCCNV on Tuesday - A Fiddler on the Roof Sing-a-Long, 3 p.m. This free film showing is a musical ending to the JCCNV J Fest activities. Camp it up and enjoy the classics like If I Were a…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery? We run down the options around Herndon.
If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry — there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25. Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, goes up with the speed of the service. The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the Herndon post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22. U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Method Last day to ship First Class Mail Thursday, Dec. 20 Priority Mail Friday, Dec. 21 Express Mail Saturday, Dec. 22 FEDEX Method Last day to ship FedEx Express Saver Wednesday, Dec. 19 FedEx 2Day Thursday, Dec. 20 FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Give the gift of Scouting.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
It won’t fit under your Christmas tree, and you can’t use Amazon’s Same Day shipping service for it. No camping out on Black Friday could have helped you get this gift, and it’s not on the iTunes App Store. But over 100 million boys have received this gift already. 2012 is a tough time to raise boys into strong young men. We do our best to be good parents and provide them with a good home, good friends and good morals. We sign them up for all the sports we can and we go to all their games – some of us even coach. We see them enjoying their sports and we feel like that’s enough. But is it? Even if he’s one of the gifted ones who continues to play sports in high school, possibly college, possibly beyond, have we really prepared him to accept…
Friday, November 23, 2012
Event includes warming bonfires, wagon rides, strolling carolers, storytelling and more.
Frying Pan Farm Park's annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration will take over the park on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park will be filled with strolling carolers, holiday music, warming bonfires, storytelling, children's activities and more. Other activities include a craft table, taking a tour of the farm house, and blacksmith demonstrations. Attendees can also purchase s'mores kits to make their own toasted treats at the bonfires. The event is also a chance to children to do some holiday shopping. Park staff members can assist little ones in shopping for presents for family and friends in the Country Store. Gifts are available in a range of prices and include locally made honey, gifts for garden enthusiasts and more. Gift …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The senior vice president for the club, which has a location in Brambleton, offers advice to readers.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
• By Mitch Batkin - Sport & Health Clubs’ Senior Vice President As the temperatures begin to drop and the snowfall piles, people tend to lose all motivation to eat healthy and keep their bodies moving. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the holiday season is in full swing, which means we are hearing more, “Pass the mashed potatoes,” than, “I had the best workout today.” As anyone can tell you, people tend to gain weight around the holiday season. There is nothing wrong with enjoying oneself while celebrating this special season with loved ones, but there are steps that can be taken to avoid winter weight gain. I want to share these tips with readers in order to keep the holidays happy and healthy: Mind the food on your plate: …
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Twenty-fifth annual Santa's Ride benefits sick children in local hospitals.
Santa Claus rode through the streets of Fairfax County on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle Tuesday, followed by a motorcade of his helpers in law enforcement. This is the 25th year local law enforcement agencies have participated in Santa's Ride for Children. The officers collected presents and donations at police stations and other areas around the county which they dropped off to children at INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Life Center and Georgetown Hospital Lombardi Cancer Center. The toys will also go to the Ronald McDonald House and Reston F.I.S.H. As a "thank you" to children in some FCPS schools who collect toys, the officers, many of whom were riding motorcycles, escorted Santa to each location on his list. The route included Crossfield…
Chuck Mauro
8:58 pm on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Nicely done Barbara. Have a Happy Holiday! more ›