March 2016
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Viburnums for April - The Plant Lady
It was probably 1975 when I first discovered Viburnum carlesii while walking my dog and living in Vienna, Virginia. The fragrance was so incredible that I…
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Top 10 Things to Know Before You Purchase a House to Remodel - Ask a Remodeler
T oo many times, I’ve had to deliver the upsetting news to new homebuyers: the remodeling project they planned for their new purchase is not feasible. With a…
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Three Foxcroft Hoopsters Named ALL-DAC
S eniors Kathleen Forrest, Alex Grace and Pipsy Steyn, a trio that led Foxcroft School to unsurpassed heights on the basketball court over a three-year period,…
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This Spring The Runway Brings... - Fashion Sense
N o other time awakens the spirit like springtime. We are filled with the anticipation of new beginnings. Even my favorite song bird puts on prettier feathers.…
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The Artist’s Perspective
Okay artists, is it show time? If you haven’t had your first solo show, it’s time to get into shape. Every artist at some point aspires to have their own solo…
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Taming the Wild Green… - From Behind The Stove
A s a molecular gastronaut, I like to explore what the actual act of cooking does to food and how my body reacts to different foods prepared different ways.…
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Middleburg Lions Club 2016 Bland Competition
The Middleburg Lions Club would like to thank The Hill School and Karen Chase for their participation in this year’s Lions Club Bland Competition. We would…
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Keepin’ It Real - Sincerely me
I n 2016 there is a huge farm to table movement as many crave real food for themselves and families. Chemicals and herbicides are taboo. Raw, fresh, and local…
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Highland School Key Club Empty Bowls Program Raises Over $1,200
H ighland School’s Key Club raised over $1,200 during its eighth annual Empty Bowls Soup Dinner recently. Proceeds benefit Community Touch, the Fauquier Food…
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Foxcroft’s Annual Walkathon – a “color run” this year – is scheduled for April 3
F oxcroft School’s Junior Class is sponsoring an all-school, 5K “color run” Sunday April 3 to benefit Heifer International and encourages residents of Loudoun…
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Foxcroft Students Help Governor Launch Million Women Mentor Initiative
F oxcroft School students celebrated International Women’s Day Tuesday with Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and a stunning group of STEM leaders, who are…
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Balanced exercise and knee health
A s babies are knees are flexible and grow strong as we learn to walk and maneuver around obstacles. Our muscles become stronger as we learn to run, reach and…
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Albert’s Corner
I almost always limit this column to topics about living with four-legged friends. Being a dog, however, I do have some strong opinions about protecting my…
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Activities Abound at Middleburg Charter School
Mrs. Escobar’s “Give Back Class” that has been working to make our school and community a better place to live. On March 17th, the class took a walking field…
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2016 Middleburg Community Center’s Board Appreciation Dinner
Thank you Nicky Perry, Chair of the Middleburg Community Center’s 2016 Board Member Appreciation Dinner & Honorary MCC Board Member, for 30+ years of…
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Water - Ask a Council Member
Hello Middleburg! This article’s purpose is to address your questions, get more people involved and to address periodic issues concerning Middleburg and its…
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Policy Is Rarely Leadership - The Public Square
In this election cycle, a lot of things live in the wrong buckets. Running a campaign around ideology or policy is wrong. Assessing leadership is the…