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GMU offers head start on building friendshipsWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:00PMSitting on a park bench in Reston rather than in his dorm room in Fairfax City, freshman Anthony Batlouni, 18, said he has no regrets about heading to college a week early. Business - Health - Shopping - Conditions and Diseases - Friendship

Washington County 4-H hosts a summer of fun and educational activitiesWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:10AMCHIPLEY - While summer is usually a time for kids to relax and take it easy, kids enrolled in Washington County 4-H’s summer camps experienced fun and educational activities where they learned exciting new things. Falling Waters State Park once...

George Mason orientation helps freshmen navigate unfamiliar terrainTuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:13PMWeek-long alternative freshman orientation program offers a different take on meet-and-greet -- Sitting on a park bench in Reston rather than in his dorm room in Fairfax City, freshman Anthony Batlouni, 18, said he has no regrets about heading to college a week early.

Burn Camp Gives Kids Refuge And SupportMonday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:55PMA lot of kids go to camp in the summer, but for one group of school aged kids, camp means more than just singing songs by the campfire.

Girl Scouts updates ad campaignMonday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:31AMKayaking. Travel. Space Camp. Mountain climbing. Building Habitat for Humanity houses.

Bulletin BoardThursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:31PMSecond Storey Theatre presents The 2 Aparts for an evening performance at 201-2550 Shaughnessy St. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door. For details, visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com.

Novi Community BriefsThursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:14AMCity of Novi continues recycling partnership The City of Novi has renewed its contract with the Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC). “The City of Novi has long been a proponent of sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives and this partnership exemplifies that commitment”, stated Rob Hayes, Director of Public Services and City Engineer. “The most ...

Kayakers find therapy on the open riverThursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:34AMNow in its 10th year, First Descents' kayaking camps have become a staple of summer in the north Flathead Valley, and for many locals, so has lending a hand to the non-profit organization.

Urban-planning mistakes have hidden the James River from viewMonday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:13PMIf Mayor Dwight C. Jones is looking for a consultant's advice on expanding access to the James River, he could do worse than Daniel Phillips.