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Society of Professional Journalists D.C. Pro Chapter High School Essay Contest

The Washington, D.C., Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is now accepting essays for its annual national essay contest for high school students. Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to write an essay of 300 to 500 words on the topic. This year, the topic is: “Why is it …

Volunteers Needed

Weekend Food for Kids

Assistance League of Northern Virginia Operation School Bell® Weekend Food for Kids - Members and community volunteers - Join us Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke, VA 22015 to pack supplemental food packages for distribution to …

Awareness

Celebrating 20 Years of Science! ExploraVision Kicks Off 2012 Submissions

For 20 years, hundreds of thousands of students across the U.S. and Canada have competed in Toshiba/NSTA’s ExploraVision, the world’s largest K-12 science and technology competition. ExploraVision, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), was …

Awareness

Win $10,000 Scholarship: Randstad "Inspiring Experts" Contest

Are you a student or a seasoned professional looking to impact the world through your career? Tell Randstad about it! It’s simple - record a video to inspire others on choosing the right career path. Submit your video by December 15th at midnight, and share with friends to get them to vote. If you …

Social Notes

Eagle Scout Networking Group to Hold Celebration Dinner

The Eagle Scout Networking Group of Northern VA will hold an Eagle Scout Celebration Dinner, to be held on Dec. 15 at the Belmont Country Club, in Ashburn VA.  The dinner will honor the Eagle Class of 2011 who reside in Loudoun and western Fairfax counties. All Eagle Scouts and Scouting supporters …

Social Notes

Red Carpet for Local Authors

A thriving literary community was given a chance to shine this weekend. A dozen local authors and artists received special treatment on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 5 pm at Cougar Elementary School in Manassas Park.  The event, which included readings and refreshments, was called a “Rolling Out the Red…

Social Notes

UnitedHealthcare Presents the Girls on the Run Fall 5K to Promote Personal Fitness and Wellness Among Northern Virginia Pre-adolescent Girls

UnitedHealthcare joined forces with Girls on the Run to host a Fall 5K on November 20 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va. The run, which included approximately 3,500 participating runners and buddy runners, served to commemorate the capstone achievement of completing the 10-week Girls on the Run …

Social Notes

UnitedHealth Group and YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Join Forces to Launch the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance Programs in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area

UnitedHealth Group joined the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington for a YMCA Community Forum to launch the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA) programs in the greater Washington, D.C. area. The event, which took place on November 16 at YMCA National Capital, marked the expansion of the DPCA…

Awareness

Tell Diabetes “NOT ME” This Winter and Holiday Season

Each winter, the cold weather and holiday festivities can bring special challenges to the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes – and the 79 million with prediabetes who are at gravest risk of developing it.   With the season fast approaching, experts caution people with diabetes and …

Promotions

FSA 2011: Use It Or Lose It!

There are many ways we can help you use your benefits: Eye Examinations: Make sure every member of your family receives a thorough eye exam even if they don't currently wear glasses or contacts. Vision screenings at school and at the doctors office often miss visual problems that can affect their …

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