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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
From Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Wildlife Resources (DWR) 12/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”
Young leaders engage in philanthropic “competition” for two local nonprofits
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FROM Leadership Prince William 07/23/18 / Bristow / Nonprofits / Charity & Fundraising / Kids Konnection /
Now through July 26, local middle and high school students are participating in the Leadership Prince William Summer Youth Academy’s annual Leadership Lemonade fundraiser.
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Parenting help from Virginia Cooperative Extension
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FROM Prince William County Government 07/03/18 / Education / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection /
As the saying goes, parenting doesn't come with a handbook. So the Prince William Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, or VCE, is offering classes to help parents in all stages of child rearing.
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Politicians to powwow today with faith leaders over separating families seeking asylum
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FROM the Offices of US Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine 06/21/18 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
TODAY, Thursday, June 21 at 12:15 PM in Arlington, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) will hold a discussion with Northern Virginia faith leaders and immigrant advocates to discuss the Trump Administration policy of separating children from their families at the southern border.
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Everyone invited to annual International Cultural Festival in Woodbridge June 21
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FROM the Office of Supv. Frank Principi 06/14/18 / Breaking News / Good Eating / Local Government / People & Places / Woodbridge / Dance / Kids Konnection / Music /
Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association and Prince William County Supervisor Frank J. Principi announced June 14 that the 3rd Annual International Cultural Festival will be held at 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 21, at the Dr. AJ Ferlazzo Government Center Atrium in Woodbridge. The event is free and open to the public.
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Haymarket family to host lemonade stand June 9 to raise funds, awareness for childhood cancer
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FROM Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation 06/08/18 / Haymarket / Health & Safety / Benefit Event / Kids Konnection /
In an effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer, the Dixon family of 6651 Hunting Path Road, Haymarket, is hosting a lemonade stand on Saturday, June 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the goal of raising $400 during Lemonade Days.
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Trees take center stage during Arbor Day ceremonies at Alvey and Leesylvania schools
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 05/01/18 / Education / Environment / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
At J.W. Alvey Elementary and Leesylvania Elementary, students gathered under slightly soggy skies to mark Arbor Day, a day dedicated to tree planting. These ceremonies were two of several taking place at schools around the county.
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Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team to play in Nokesville April 21 during Tour of Va.
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FROM Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team 04/17/18 / Military / Nokesville / Nonprofits / Benefit Event / Kids Konnection /
On Saturday, April 21, the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAS)T will kick off its fundraising "Tour of Virginia" with a doubleheader starting at 9 a.m. ET, and a single game at 7:30 p.m. ET-- with all three games played at Valley View Park, 11930 Valley View Dr, Nokesville.
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All-County art festival April 28 at Colgan High School
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/12/18 / Education / Manassas / Creative Arts / Kids Konnection /
Browse the hallways, commons area, and gym to view more than 10,000 works created by talented K–12 students across the county. Visit the auditorium to watch drama groups, choral, orchestra, and percussion ensembles perform throughout the day.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
