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Results 1 - 20 of 154 in Occoquan, VA

  1. Once-tiny Lake Ridge tree gets honor from AlexandriaRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Journal Messenger

    ... t brings happiness to lots of folks this Christmas season. Gayle Urban reports neighborhood news for the Lake Ridge/Occoquan area . :

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    Related Topix: Lake Ridge, VA, Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays

  2. Neighborhood news: Church has free Thanksgiving dinner plannedRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Journal Messenger

    ... chosen to perform in Junior Regional Orchestra are viola players Katie Petway and Lawson Long. Santa sails into Occoquan this Saturday It promises to be an exciting time in downtown Occoquan on Saturday. Santa will arrive by boat - an Occoquan ...

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    Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays, Lake Ridge, VA

  3. Lake Ridge/Occoquan community eventsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Journal Messenger

    ... Exhibition, which will be held from Friday through Jan. 3. Saturday, noon, Santa arrives by boat to the town of Occoquan's dock. He will then proceed to the Occoquan Town Hall to meet with children. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 2009 Glaze Your Own ...

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    Related Topix: Lake Ridge, VA, Lorton, VA, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Prince William County, VA, Fitness, Yoga, Fitness

  4. Help from Home

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Alexandria Gazette-Packet

    ... Lorton Workhouse. On Nov. 15, 1917, Alice Paul and dozens of other suffragists withstood a night of abuse at the Occoquan Workhouse in Lorton in what ultimately proved to be a turning point in the womena s voting rights movement. Ninety-two years to ...

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    Related Topix: Lorton, VA, Fairfax County, VA, Fairfax, VA, Clifton, VA

  5. Take a hike and call me in the morningRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 18 | Regional Parks

    ... this section is below: A trail they did not mention that is one of the very best for a nature hike is the Bull Run/Occoquan Trail that runs 18 miles along the southern boarder of Fairfax County along the Bull Run and Occoquan Rivers. More ...

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    Related Topix: US National Parks, US National Parks, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

  6. Neighborhood news: Students, staff walk for housingRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | Journal Messenger

    Occoquan Elementary School staff and students took part in a mini-walk sponsored by Good Shepherd Housing Foundation on Oct.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Lake Ridge, VA

  7. Sidewalk near schools unveiled

    Monday Nov 16 | Journal Messenger

    ... project from Oakwood east to Old Bridge Elementary school," said Prince William County Supervisor Mike May, R-Occoquan. An asphalt trail was constructed in front of the high school and Old Bridge Elementary School. A cement sidewalk was build from ...

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    Related Topix: Prince William County, VA, Dumfries, VA

  8. Lake Ridge/Occoquan community eventsRead the original story

    Monday Nov 16 | Journal Messenger

    ... both professional and amateur poets and artists working in collaboration to produce Poetic Art. Friday, 5:30 p.m., Occoquan town tree lighting ceremony, held in conjunction with the Business Guild's open house. That evening, a number of shops will ...

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    Related Topix: Lake Ridge, VA, Lorton, VA, US Army, US Military, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

  9. Exploring historic Occoquan: A thriving Virginia community of artisansRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 14 | Examiner.com

    The town of historic Occoquan is a haven for those who love antiques, art galleries and craft shops.

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    Related Topix: Virginia, Prince William County, VA, Manassas, VA

  10. A new life for Lorton

    Saturday Nov 14 | Washington Business Journal

    ... a workhouse and reformatory to serve the District of Columbia. Built on a rolling green landscape along the Occoquan River, the prison complex would espouse the progressive ideals of redemption through industry and self-sufficiency. Instead of ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Lorton, VA, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Fairfax County, VA

  11. Ferry service could connect Prince William with D.C.Read the original story

    Friday Nov 13 | Washington Business Journal

    The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments will join a regional group that will work on proposed commuter ferry service on the Potomac, Anacostia and Occoquan rivers, the group decided Thursday.

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    Related Topix: Washington, DC

  12. Police briefs for Nov. 12Read the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Potomac News

    An Occoquan man was charged with brandishing a shotgun at a woman Sunday afternoon, ac-cording to Prince William County spokeswoman Erika Hernandez.

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    Related Topix: Prince William County, VA, Woodbridge, VA, Dale City, VA

  13. Police reports: 11-10

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Gainesville Times

    Brandishing a Firearm, occurred on November 8, 2009, around 4:45 p.m. in the 300 block of Poplar Alley in Occoquan.

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    Related Topix: 9, Dale City, VA, Woodbridge, VA

  14. Be a Santa to a Senior has begunRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 10 | Gainesville Times

    ... Two county-wide gift-wrapping parties are planned. The first party is Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Occoquan Bible Church, 3700 Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge. The second party will take place Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park West Lions ...

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    Related Topix: Manassas, VA, Prince William County, VA, 9, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  15. Neighborhood news: Turkey Trot takes place this SundayRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | Potomac News

    ... .m. at Tall Oaks Community Center in Lake Ridge. Gayle Urban reports your neighborhood news from the Lake Ridge and Occoquan area every Tuesday. Contact Gayle at . :

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    Related Topix: Lake Ridge, VA, Non-Profit

  16. Lake Ridge/Occoquan community eventsRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | Journal Messenger

    Today, 7 p.m., "Avoid Identity Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend," a program on identity theft will be held at Chinn Park Regional Library.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  17. Chesapeake is chock full of rockfish, bluefishRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Washington Times

    ... Then comes reader Paul Kirk, who tied into a pickerel in the Nanjemoy Creek. It's good to see these fish reappear. Occoquan slowly ending season - From Occoquan Reservoir, Fountainhead Regional Park ranger Smokey Davis said the last day for boat, ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

  18. Commonwealth needs a common identityRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 4 | The Free Lance-Star

    ... confirms a significant gap in political attitudes between Northern Virginia and the rest of the commonwealth. The Occoquan, if not the Rappahannock, has become a demarcation line. The Fredericksburg region has become a border area, with a mix of ...

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    Related Topix: Virginia, US News

  19. Regional Chamber plans eventsRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 3 | Gainesville Times

    ... The YP Networking Happy Hour will be held Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Madigan's Waterfront, 201 Mill St. in Occoquan. Participants are asked to bring canned goods for SERVE. On Friday, Nov. 6, Innovations 2009 Tech Expo will be held at George ...

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    Related Topix: Woodbridge, VA, George Mason University, Montclair, VA, Events

  20. Shortcuts: Meat & PotatoesRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 3 | Potomac News

    ... oice. Mary Ann Kauchak lives in Lake Ridge. Her third cookbook, "SHORTCUTS, TOO" is available at Mom's Apple Pie in Occoquan. She can be reached at . :

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    Related Topix: Potatoes, Life, Food, Vegetables, Recipes, Recipes

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