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10/31/2018

Win a Target Gift Card for MY Birthday! | Macaroni Kid

Guess what? November is my birthday month! Does anyone else claim the entire month of their birthday? I'm giving away a $50 Target gift card as a thank you for supporting Macaroni Kid this year!

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It's almost my Birthday and in honor of that I want to give ONE lucky subscriber a $50 Target gift card as a thank you for supporting Macaroni Kid Centreville-South Riding! The giveaway runs thro

10/31/2018

Be honest...what candy are you "stealing" out of your kid's bag tonight?! Comment below!

10/30/2018

Gerry Brooks

I’m not a teacher, but I have a kindergartner and this is so real. Major props to all the teachers out there! You have waaaaayyyy more patience than I could ever imagine. #StopTalkingAboutTheCat 😂😂

A window into our world - Sound boxes....

Please on YouTube at least one time here: https://youtu.be/qjr4_kH7sMs

Instagram: gerrybrooksprin

10/29/2018

How awesome is this! Teens in our community making a difference.

10 schools represented
40 teen volunteers
60 total volunteer hours earned
100 toiletry kits made
1663 total toiletry items donated

The Kindness Project’s first event was a huge success because of your support. Thank you to every single person who generously donated your time & toiletry items to make a difference in the lives of so many! #kindness

10/28/2018

StrollerTraffic

#adorbs

So cute!

10/27/2018

Scary Mommy

Can you imagine how much this would cost here?! 🤷‍♀️ Who wants not one, but two Mickey-shaped pools?!?

The two Mickey Mouse-shaped pools are only the beginning in this Disney lover's dream home.

10/27/2018

Support Chantilly High School's girls soccer and field hockey teams at their Chantilly High School Haunted House fundraiser going on today until 10 pm.

https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events/5bd49ea0080b84662290d5b1/chantilly-high-school-haunted-house

#FindYourFamilyFun #NorthernVirginia #Halloween #MacKid

10/27/2018

The calendar is packed, but the weather is meh! Please double check outdoor events to make sure they are still on. I'm tagging the event hosts in this post, so click their pages to see any updates! Check the full calendar: 👇https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events

🎃Trunk-or-Treat Kid Junction, Chantilly Virginia

🎃Trick-or-Treating at Sully Station Shopping Center
🎃Paw Patrol Trick-or-Treating at Target
🎃Halloween Concert and Costume Contest at Velocity Wings- South Riding with Bach to Rock South Riding, VA
🎃Historic All Hallows Eve
🎃Pumpkin Party at Chick-fil-A Chantilly
🎃Fall Festival at Cox Farms
🎃Fall Fun Amazing Farm Fun at Ticonderoga
🎃Fall Festival at Whitehall Farms LLC
🎃Corn Maze and Fall Festival at Corn Maze in the Plains

And more!!

#FindYourFamilyFun #Halloween #NorthernVirginia #MacKid

10/27/2018

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Join us TODAY at Kid Junction, Chantilly Virginia for a FREE trunk-or-treat which has been moved inside! Discounted admission to the play area also available. Get all the info: 👉https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events/5bc76e77d13d524265662464/moved-inside-trunk-or-treat-kid-junction

#FindYourFamilyFun #TrickorTreat #Halloween #NorthernVirginia

10/26/2018

Water Pumpkin Patch - Propel Swim Academy

The rain won't stop the (indoor) water pumpkin patch at Propel Swim Academy today from 4-8 pm! This is a free event, but registration is required and they are accepting donations for the Stop Drowning Now Foundation. Get all the details: http://www.propelswimacademy.com/2017/04/25/water-pumpkin-patch/

#NorthernVirginia #FindYourFamilyFun #Halloween #PumpkinPatch

The Inagural Propel Swim Academy Water Pumpkin Patch is here! Come ready to have fun, swim in the pool with the pumpkins and take one to go! In order to maintain a safe, family-friendly pool environment for all participants, families are required to sign up for any of our 1-hour Water Pumpkin Patch....

10/25/2018

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No carve pumpkin decorating! Check out these four fun (and easy) decorating ideas: https://centreville.macaronikid.com/articles/5bcb12f9cb5bab3dc55a1212/no-knives-needed-heres-4-no-carve-pumpkin-ideas-your-kids-can-do

#Halloween #PumpkinDecorating #FindYourFamilyFun #MacKid

10/24/2018

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

LCSO Investigating Robbery and Attempted Robbery at Two Dulles South Area Pharmacies

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a suspect involved in an attempted robbery and robbery at two pharmacies in the Dulles South area.

Around 7 p.m. on October 23, LCSO Deputies responded to the Giant Foods located on Riding Plaza in Chantilly. During the incident, a male suspect armed with a box cutter jumped the pharmacy counter and demanded prescription medications. The suspect grabbed the items from the pharmacist and fled the store.

As deputies were on scene at the Giant, it was learned the suspect previously attempted to commit a robbery at the CVS Pharmacy on Pinebrook Road in Chantilly. The suspect left that store empty-handed. That incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. but was not immediately reported.

The suspect in both cases is described as a white male, 35 to 40-years-old, with a light colored goatee. He was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, brown khaki style pants, tan colored shoes, and dark colored gloves at the time of the incidents.

Detectives are asking for the public's assistance to help identify the suspect. If you have any information regarding his possible identity, you are asked to contact Detective C. Pickrell at 703-777-1021. You may also submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app. The Loudoun Sheriff app is available on the iTunes App Store and Google Play.

10/22/2018

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10/22/2018

8 Ideas to Decorate Wagons, Wheelchairs, & Strollers This Halloween | Macaroni Kid

We love these creative ways to decorate wagons, strollers, and wheelchairs for #Halloween! Do you have others? Drop a picture in the comments👇

https://centreville.macaronikid.com/articles/5bcb12a8a53d7f587ae81aed/8-ideas-to-decorate-wagons-wheelchairs-strollers-this-halloween

There are some people who dress up for Halloween, and then there are some people who go all out. I admit I tend to associate more with the crazy creatives who challenge themselves to outdo their Hall

10/19/2018

The weekend is packed! Check the list and have some FUN! https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events

Highlights Include:

🍁Centreville Day

🎃Dulles South Recreation and Community Center Fall Festival

🧟‍♀️Air and Scare at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

10/18/2018

Trunk-or-Treat! Kid Junction, Chantilly Virginia is holding a FREE trunk-or-treat on October 27th. Get the details 👇
https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events/5bc76e77d13d524265662464/trunk-or-treat-kid-junction

10/18/2018

Food Trucks

It's a bit chilly out, but still a perfect fall day for food trucks! Stop by the last South Riding Food Truck Fest of the season at Gateway Community Church tonight! https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events/5bc878218c5e4f6f57ca9c78/south-riding-food-truck-fest

10/17/2018

Centreville Day is this Saturday! Get all the details here on a fun, community-focused event: https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events/5bc76b0cd13d524265662245/centreville-day

#FindYourFamilyFun #MacKid #CentrevilleVA

10/17/2018

Halloween Safety Tips, Dr. Lili, My Pocket Pediatrician | Macaroni Kid

We love these Halloween safety tips from Dr. Lili with My Pocket Pediatrician. Check out her YouTube channel for TONS of great advice from a Pediatric E.R. Physician.
https://centreville.macaronikid.com/articles/5bc1e5100ecde42cb0dd4052/halloween-safety-tips-dr-lili-my-pocket-pediatrician

#Halloween #Safety #MacKid

Halloween is such a fun and exciting time for kids and parents alike! But the reality is, it can also be a very dangerous night. The night can be fun and safe if we follow a few safety tips! Dr. Lili

10/15/2018

I *think* we are 100% sure on costumes, but we all know how that can change over night! What’s everyone dressing up as?

10/12/2018

Supervisor Matt Letourneau

Register. Vote. The deadline to register is Monday, October 15th!

Thanks to my good friend and our former Delegate David Ramadan (who literally wrote the law), Virginians can now register to vote online! The deadline to register in time for the upcoming November election is coming up on Monday, October 15th. Register online here: www.elections.virginia.gov

10/12/2018

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10/11/2018

Indoor Play in Centreville, Chantilly and South Riding, VA | Macaroni Kid

Don't get the rainy day blues! Check out this list of indoor play options: https://centreville.macaronikid.com/articles/5b9911f4a5f0c8204bc004b7/indoor-play-in-centreville-chantilly-and-south-riding-va

#mackid #FindYourFamilyFun #NorthernVirginia #PlayInside

Rain and cold weather are creeping in! We all know how it goes...it's Saturday afternoon, the kids are bouncing off the walls and it's pouring outside! The list below offers some great indoor

10/11/2018

Trick-Or-Treating Age Restriction Stirs Up Debate In VA Towns

Thoughts? Should there be an age limit on trick-or-treating? And what about adults wearing masks? https://patch.com/virginia/ashburn/s/gj232/trick-or-treating-age-restriction-stirs-up-debate-in-va-towns?utm_term=article-slot-5&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

The penalty for kids over age 12 trick or treating in one town is a fine or jail time up to six months.

10/10/2018

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10/09/2018

13 Family Costume Ideas for Halloween | Macaroni Kid

Raise your hand if you LOVE a good family Halloween costume!! We have a good one this year - can't wait to share it. If you need some inspiration, check this list out: https://centreville.macaronikid.com/articles/5bbc978713969e514b92ac53/13-family-costume-ideas-for-halloween

Looking for more Halloween-related fun? Get our FREE daily event calendar: https://centreville.macaronikid.com

The beginning of fall means three things ... the leaves are changing, people are obsessed with all things pumpkin spice, and the discussion about family Halloween costumes can begin! Ever since my d

10/09/2018

Don’t cook today. Eat pizza. Do good. It’s pretty simple! Marco's Pizza is always up to something awesome in the ‘hood!

Just mention this flyer when placing your order for dine-in, carryout or delivery and 25% of the cost of your order will be donated! The fundraiser will also be available to be added to your online order. Thank you for your support!

10/09/2018

Looking to go Back to School? Check out Education Corporation of America #SPONSORED

Looking to go Back to School? Check out Education Corporation of America #SPONSORED

Education Corporation of America owns and operates Brightwood College, Brightwood Career Institute, and Virginia College - all perfect options for moms and dads wanting to further their education! Check out their website for more information.

10/08/2018

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10/08/2018

Every. Single. Day.

10/07/2018

October Family Fun in Centreville, South Riding and Chantilly, VA | Macaroni Kid

Sunday FUNday! Check it out: https://centreville.macaronikid.com/articles/5b9120ca6b35f078ad681228/october-family-fun-in-centreville-south-riding-and-chantilly-va

South Riding Market Square Fall Festival

Clifton Day Festival

Cox Farms Fall Festival

Amazing Farm Fun at Ticonderoga

What are YOU doing today?

Clear your calendars and then fill them up with all the family fun that October has to offer for Northern Virginia families! There is stuff happening every single day this month! There is something f

10/06/2018

Your Saturday family fun line-up: https://centreville.macaronikid.com/events

Highlights Include:
🏎 Hot Wheels Legends Tour
🎃 Whitehall Farms LLC Fall Fun
🌽 Corn Maze in the Plains
⛸ Disney On Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party

10/05/2018

Supervisor Matt Letourneau

See Supervisor Matt Letourneau's post about the Sonic at the corner of Gum Spring and Braddock!! The Cliff Notes version: don't get too excited about your slushie yet!

Social media has been buzzing this morning about a report from The Burn that Sonic would be opening a location in Aldie at the corner of Braddock and Gum Spring Road. In that report, some details were wrong, and others were omitted. Here's what is happening. Sonic's interest is not with the Braddock Spring project from the Peterson Companies, but rather with what we refer to as the "Whitman South" commercial project by Van Metre on the southeast quadrant of Gum Spring and Braddock. Whitman South was approved at the same time as Whitman North (the residential development across Braddock).

The original approval on Whitman South did not include a drive-through restaurant like this and did not envision a user like Sonic. After being in the market for a few years with the existing plans and having little success (other than a gas station user), Van Metre has filed a new special exception with the County to change the layout and uses of the project. The gas station would stay, but there would be a series of other changes, including those for a user like Sonic. That application has been with County staff and has not yet been heard by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. I've been told that this application will either be on the November or December Planning Commission docket, and the schedule from there will depend on their review of the project and whatever concerns may come up.

I know that Sonic is an exciting user for many people. However, for my part, I have told Van Metre that I have significant concerns about this particular location for a high traffic user like Sonic, and that in order for me to consider this, great care will need to be taken for traffic management and design. I spoke with Van Metre today and they have been working on this to try to address those concerns. The attractiveness of this particular parcel in part stems from the fact that it will be adjacent to the Paul VI High School campus (there's actually going to be a small park in between, with a trail connecting them). The Board of Supervisors does not get to choose or decide where particular tenants go, we have to evaluate what is presented to us and ultimately those decision about specific locations are made by the private sector.

Van Metre did proffer improvements to the Gum Spring/Braddock intersection tied to the residential project, and as I recently reported, construction on that is expected to start soon. That should help with capacity at this intersection, and of course the County did require turn lanes into the PVI campus and a traffic management plan from the Diocese of Arlington. For a revision commercial project approval like this, however, I would not expect major new proffer commitments.

There is always an important role for public input in these applications, and once these plans come to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, I will be interested in your thoughts. Stay tuned to my newsletter for information about this application, including how to comment, when the Public Hearing is, and how you can find out more. You can sign up for my newsletter at www.loudoun.gov/dulles