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Opening Doors for High School Girls

Submitted by Modern DC Business Magazine, Content Partner
Friday, April 15th, 2011, 10:12am

According to a report published by the National Center for Women & Information Technology, the number of women holding computer-related jobs peaked at 36% in 1991. It’s been in decline ever since. Considering how technology-dependent our society has become, that spells bad news. It’s especially concerning for an area filled with companies that deliver cutting edge products and services to the Federal government.

So how, then, do we turn this trend around and encourage young women to go into technical fields? Enter the Girls in Technology Mentor-Protégé program.

Girls in Technology helps high school girls develop skills needed to architect an academic and professional future in technology. It’s a volunteer organization that relies on the generosity of corporate sponsorships.

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Speedy Green Car Wash Gives Away Tree Seedlings on Earth Day

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Thursday, April 14th, 2011, 8:08pm

Speedy Green Car Wash in Manassas Park, Va. is honoring Earth Day, Fri., April 22, by giving away 100 tree seedlings to the first 100 customers who would like to have a tree. Committed to recycling 100 percent of their car wash water, Speedy Green Car Wash is dedicated to being environmentally conscious and encourages their customers to find ways to give back to the environment. For more information, call 703-257-0737 or view www.speedygreencarwash.com.

 

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152 Local Heroes Recognized During Awards Ceremony

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 9:08am

From Chris Copley of Volunteer Fairfax:

Fairfax, VA – As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, help Volunteer Fairfax and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honor local community heroes during the 19th Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. The event will be held April 14, 2011 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Waterford at Springfield. More than 450 guests are expected to be in attendance at the early morning ceremony to recognize 152 local volunteers. The Service Awards is one of the largest community-wide recognition events for volunteers in Northern Virginia.

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Get Detailing at Speedy Green Car Wash - Donate 50 Percent to Austism Center

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Friday, April 8th, 2011, 8:24am

 

GET DETAILING at SPEEDY GREEN CAR WASH - DONATE 50 PERCENT to AUTISM CENTER
April 28 and 29, 50 Percent of Full-Service Car Detailing Donated to Manassas Matthew’s Center

In honor of National Autism Month and National Car Care Month, Speedy Green Car Wash in Manassas Park is donating 50 percent of their full-service car detailing for appointments made on Thurs., April 28 and Fri., April 29. All donations go directly to the Matthew’s Center, a Manassas, Va.-facility that helps children with autism. Customers can make appointments for Thurs., Apr. 28 and Fri., Apr. 29 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and reference the Matthew’s Center for the Meguiar’s Ultimate or Meguiar’s Traditional full-service detailing. Call Speedy Green Car Wash at 703.257.0737.

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Cinco de Mayo Festivities at City Square Cafe

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 12:58pm

 

CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVITIES AT CITY SQUARE CAFÉ on Thurs., MAY 5
Taquitos, Enchiladadas, Sopapillas Featured at Old Town Manassas Bistro

City Square Café of Manassas, Va. will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Thurs., May 5 for all day festivities presenting homemade dishes, like taquitos, camarones, taco, enchiladas, as well as sopapillas and specialty drinks, like margaritas, sangria and Mexican beers. Call 703.369.6022 for more information.

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Old Town Manassas Farmer's Market Open

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Thursday, April 7th, 2011, 9:13am
Old Town Manassas Farmer's Market Open

OLD TOWN MANASSAS FARMER’S MARKETS OPEN

Local, Fresh Produce Available on Thursdays and Saturdays

Old Town Manassas Farmer’s Markets are open Thursdays and Saturdays, now through November. The Thursday Farmer’s market is open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harris Pavilion and the Saturday market, located in Lot B, is open 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  For more information about the Historic Manassas, Inc., call 703.361.6599 or go to www.visitmanassas.org.

It’s definitely a sign of spring when our local Farmer’s markets open for business, and we’re happy to host a place for our community to purchase local produce, said Debbie Haight, Historic Manassas, Inc. executive director.

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Hop Around Old Town Manassas in April

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011, 3:40pm
Hop Around Old Town Manassas in April

HOP AROUND OLD TOWN MANASSAS in APRIL

Old Town Manassas Shoppers Can Win Oversized Plush Bunny

Old Town Manassas is featuring “Hop Around Old Town” from Mon., April 18 through Sat., April 23. Participating Old Town Manassas shops will feature a ‘Hop Around Old Town’ pennant on their shop doors.  Shoppers will pick a ‘prize egg’ with every purchase and possibly receive an Easter treat, a prize from a participating shop, or an oversized plush bunny, based on availability.  For more information, please visit www.visitmanassas.org or call 703.361.6599. 

“Hop Around Old Town” is a simple, family fun event that involves favorite Easter goodies, like prize eggs, plush bunnies and treats for everyone to enjoy.

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