For Family and Kids

Have you thanked a Veteran today?

Be certain to make time today to thank Veteran’s for their service!  This is the least we can do for the sacrifices these men, women, and their families make to serve our country.
November 7th also began MIlitary Family Appreciation Month.  President Bush signed this into law in 2006.  This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Diversity of the Military [...]


It’s Oktoberfest time again!

Well it’s that time of year again … and we are proud to be one of the sponsors for Fort Belvoir’s 13th Annual Oktoberfest!  Be certain to mark your calendars for October 2 - 5, next weekend.  The kids will certainly remind once you drive down Rte 1 past Fort Belvoir and see the tents and Carnival!
We’ll be there, [...]


Fireworks in and around Alexandria

Get ready to celebrate July 4th!  Here are just some of the events taking place this weekend:
Ft. Belvoir’s Freedom Fest - Display beginning 9:30P
Friday July 4th - 5:00PM until 11:00PM
Food, vendors, live music, open to the public
More information
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
Friday July 4 - 8:00AM until 5:00PM (no fireworks)
Mount Vernon invites visitors to [...]


Celebrating Fathers @ Gum Springs Community Center

 Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services is sponsoring a “Daddy’s Play Day” on Saturday July 19, 2008 between 11:00AM and 3:00PM.  The event will be held at Gum Springs Community Center - 8100 Fordson Road - Alexandria, VA 22306.  Contact Stacey Blackwell for more information at 703-360-6088.  What a great way for Dad’s [...]