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Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
When: Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18
Location: Reston Town Center
11900 Market Street
Reston, VA
Learn more about this event here!

Hawai'i Festival
When: Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18
Cost: Free!
Location: National Museum of the American Indian
Fourth Street & Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC
Learn more about this event here!

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk
When: Saturday, May 17
Time: 1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Location: Rockville Town Square
200 East Middle Lane
Rockville, MD

9th Annual Strut Your Mutt Dog Parade and Festival
When: Saturday, May 17
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 7800 Norfolk Ave. 
Bethesda, MD
MOM BLOG: Teach Mama
How to Make Butterfly Pens: A Sweet Spring Garden Gift

For Teacher Appreciation Week, for Mother's Day, as a birthday party favor, or for any occasion, these butterfly pens are indeed a sweet spring garden gift! No glue, no sewing, no lengthy prep, these butterfly pens are totally quick and so easy. And so beautiful. And the really cool thing is that they're easy enough that kids can get involved no problem. They can show their love and appreciation by helping to create these, while working their fine motor skills along the way. With a little trip to the craft store, you'll have everything you need- and some pieces you may have under your roof already. Here's the skinny... to read the rest, click here!

SAVE THE DATE for these GREAT Upcoming Events!

ViVa Vienna!
When:
  Saturday 24 May - Monday 26 May
Cost: FREE!
Where: 245 Maple Ave. W 
Vienna, VA
For more information, click here! 

Herndon Festival
 
When:  Thursday 29 May - Sunday 1 June
Cost:
FREE! 
Where:
Downtown Herndon, VA
For more information, click here!


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