It's time again for The Enchanted Forest, which is sponsored by the Junior League of Northern Virginia.
The event takes place this weekend, Nov. 21-22 at the Sheraton Reston.
The Enchanted Forest, is a winter-themed festival designed for the entire family, and includes activities such as Breakfast with Santa, Cocoa and Georgetown Cupcakes with the Snow Fairy Princess, Kids in the Kitchen and Children’s Science Center interactive activities, a professional train display, musical and dance performers, arts and crafts, photos with Santa, a holiday shopping boutique, the 10th Anniversary Diamond Gala, and the “forest” itself filled with merchandise-decorated holiday trees.
Here is the schedule of events. These events are covered by the general admission. Additional events are priced according to event. Check out the website for specific times.
Come out and get into the spirit of the holidays by supporting this great organization. We'd love to see your pictures on our Facebook page from this event!
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**Tickets may be purchased in advanced, online, or at the door. General Admission tickets are $10.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
A Neat Opportunity
Do you know an artistic teen or college student who is passionate about our oceans?
Oceans 2030: Youth Outlook is a multimedia - photo, video and art - contest that provides a forum for youth to share their vision for our oceans over the next 20 years. It is being organized as part of the Our Changing Oceans Conference by the National Council for Science and the Environment.
Top winners will receive an Ipod Touch.
Winning entries will also received complimentary registrations to the Our Changing Oceans Conference in Washington, DC, get showcased at the conference's Waves of Change Ocean Expo from Jan 2-21, 2011, and be published online on the Encyclopedia of Earth.
High school students (15-17 yrs) and college students (18-24 yrs) are invited to submit ONE of the following:
Each submission must also include 200-300 words outlining your vision for our oceans in 2030 and why.
Submission Deadline is November 22, 2010
Contact Lyle Birkey at lbirkey@ncseonine.org
To learn more about the Oceans 2030: Youth Outlook Contest, visit http://www.ourchangingoceans.org
Pass it on - there's no time to lose!!
Oceans 2030: Youth Outlook is a multimedia - photo, video and art - contest that provides a forum for youth to share their vision for our oceans over the next 20 years. It is being organized as part of the Our Changing Oceans Conference by the National Council for Science and the Environment.
Top winners will receive an Ipod Touch.
Winning entries will also received complimentary registrations to the Our Changing Oceans Conference in Washington, DC, get showcased at the conference's Waves of Change Ocean Expo from Jan 2-21, 2011, and be published online on the Encyclopedia of Earth.
High school students (15-17 yrs) and college students (18-24 yrs) are invited to submit ONE of the following:
- Photograph - high resolution in digital format as a .jpg, .png, or .gif file
- Video - short video (up to 5 minutes) uploaded via YouTube
- Graphic Art - illustration or comic (up to 3 panels) in high resolution as .jpg, .png, or .gif file
Each submission must also include 200-300 words outlining your vision for our oceans in 2030 and why.
Submission Deadline is November 22, 2010
Contact Lyle Birkey at lbirkey@ncseonine.org
To learn more about the Oceans 2030: Youth Outlook Contest, visit http://www.ourchangingoceans.org
Pass it on - there's no time to lose!!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
It's Nutcracker Time!
The first time I went to see the Nutcracker at the Kennedy Center was when I was probably nine years old. It was the real deal, with men in tights, gorgeous women in costume and an orchestra. I don't think I will ever forget it. It was so, so amazing.
You don't have to wait for your kids to be nine years old though... nor do you have to travel to DC to get a similar experience. There are so many amazing and professional Nutcracker performances right here in our own backyard.
Throughout my years of living in this area, I have attended various performances of the Nutcracker performed by different companies. I have rarely been disappointed. So, if you have little ones at home and you're ready for them to experience the most breath-taking of all performances in living color, check out this listing of local performances.
I'd be happy to recommend a particular one to you offline. Just drop me an e-mail.
Stay tuned for listings of other Holiday performances such as A Christmas Carol and The Messiah.
Enjoy this little snippet of The Dance of Sugar Plum Fairies.
Or the Russian Dance
I could go on and on... but I know you can browse through YouTube yourself.
I hope watching these helped get you in the spirit.
You don't have to wait for your kids to be nine years old though... nor do you have to travel to DC to get a similar experience. There are so many amazing and professional Nutcracker performances right here in our own backyard.
Throughout my years of living in this area, I have attended various performances of the Nutcracker performed by different companies. I have rarely been disappointed. So, if you have little ones at home and you're ready for them to experience the most breath-taking of all performances in living color, check out this listing of local performances.
I'd be happy to recommend a particular one to you offline. Just drop me an e-mail.
Stay tuned for listings of other Holiday performances such as A Christmas Carol and The Messiah.
Enjoy this little snippet of The Dance of Sugar Plum Fairies.
Or the Russian Dance
I could go on and on... but I know you can browse through YouTube yourself.
I hope watching these helped get you in the spirit.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Halloween Parades 2010
My kids are so excited about Halloween they can hardly contain themselves!
I think they plan to trick or treat all night long!
If trick or treating is not your cup of tea, maybe a local parade is more your speed.
For instance, The Old Town Alexandria Parade
On Saturday, October 30th
Beginning at 10am
At the intersection of Main and 5th Sts.
Following the parade, trick or treat at participating stores in Old Town, and special treats at the Fauquier Bank Plaza-Courthouse Square. For more information please call (540) 347-2700.
It is listed on the Fauquier events page.
and...
Leesburg's 54th Annual Parade which is a tradition since 1957!
On Sunday, October 31
6-8pm
From Ida Lee Park to Safeway
View over 200 bands, police, fire and rescue units, walking units, floats, animals, and more in this year's Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade.
Be sure to bring your donation of non-perishable items to donate to the Loudoun Interfaith Relief Food Pantry.
For full details click the events listing on the left sidebar of their page here.
Whatever you do, we wish you a Happy & Safe Halloween! Bwaaaahahaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
I think they plan to trick or treat all night long!
If trick or treating is not your cup of tea, maybe a local parade is more your speed.
For instance, The Old Town Alexandria Parade
On Saturday, October 30th
Beginning at 10am
At the intersection of Main and 5th Sts.
Following the parade, trick or treat at participating stores in Old Town, and special treats at the Fauquier Bank Plaza-Courthouse Square. For more information please call (540) 347-2700.
It is listed on the Fauquier events page.
and...
Leesburg's 54th Annual Parade which is a tradition since 1957!
On Sunday, October 31
6-8pm
From Ida Lee Park to Safeway
View over 200 bands, police, fire and rescue units, walking units, floats, animals, and more in this year's Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade.
Be sure to bring your donation of non-perishable items to donate to the Loudoun Interfaith Relief Food Pantry.
For full details click the events listing on the left sidebar of their page here.
Whatever you do, we wish you a Happy & Safe Halloween! Bwaaaahahaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Halloween is almost here!!
Are you ready?
I have one Halloween costume down, one to go, how about you?
There is so much going on from now until Halloween. Check out our Halloween events listing here.
Also, this is the last weekend of the Renaissance Fair in Crownsville, MD for the 2010 Season.
If you're not quite ready for Halloween fun yet, check out an airshow that is happening at the Leesburg Executive Airport on Saturday.
Excalibur! by the Elden Street Players is also on the calendar. Check it out!
Whatever you do, enjoy your weekend and the weather!
I have one Halloween costume down, one to go, how about you?
There is so much going on from now until Halloween. Check out our Halloween events listing here.
Also, this is the last weekend of the Renaissance Fair in Crownsville, MD for the 2010 Season.
If you're not quite ready for Halloween fun yet, check out an airshow that is happening at the Leesburg Executive Airport on Saturday.
Excalibur! by the Elden Street Players is also on the calendar. Check it out!
Whatever you do, enjoy your weekend and the weather!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Flu Prevention
I went to pick up my daughter from school on Monday and I overheard a conversation about there being too many kids in the clinic with vomit and flu-like symptoms.
I personally think that October is too early to get a flu shot, but perhaps not. Perhaps right now is the perfect time to get one. Here is a listing (in pdf) of Inova clinics with times and dates.
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Also check out FluShotUSA.com for a listing of local clinics.
Most grocery stores and pharmacies are also offering flu shots at specific times and by appointment.
As always, remember that the best way to prevent the flu is to wash hands consistently, supplement with vitamin C and zinc and to maintain your intake of fluids.
Cheers to a healthy fall season.
I personally think that October is too early to get a flu shot, but perhaps not. Perhaps right now is the perfect time to get one. Here is a listing (in pdf) of Inova clinics with times and dates.
*addition
Also check out FluShotUSA.com for a listing of local clinics.
Most grocery stores and pharmacies are also offering flu shots at specific times and by appointment.
As always, remember that the best way to prevent the flu is to wash hands consistently, supplement with vitamin C and zinc and to maintain your intake of fluids.
Cheers to a healthy fall season.
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