 Dear FAMILY Friend,
Did you know there is a real life princess living in Northern Virginia?! Princess Aliyah Pandolfi was born in Pakistan and has dedicated her life to helping others. Her nonprofit organization, Kashmir World Foundation, funds numorous education projects, while simultaneously reviving fine arts and master artisans of Kashmir. Through her research in these areas, she discovered another cause, redirecting her mission to stop poaching in South Africa! To learn more about this amazing local mother, click here! |
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Big Apple Circus
All new show!
When: September 18 - October 25
Where: Dulles Town Center, VA For more information: Call: 888-541-3750
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We want to hear from YOU!
If you have thoughts or ideas on how we can become a better magazine and resource for parents throughout the region, we would love for you to join our new reader advisory panel!
What do you think this magazine should be? What kinds of content would you find useful?
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Attention Readers!
Halloween is just around the corner and we want to hear your stories! If you have a funny story about Halloween, a DIY costume "fail" or any other Halloween related photos/comments/stories featuring you and your family, send it our way for a chance to be featured not only on our social media, but ALSO in our print magazine! Speaking of Halloween... click here to plan ahead and get great costume, party and recipe ideas!
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Bluemont Fair
When: Saturday, Sept. 20 - Sept. 21
Cost: Free admission for kids under 9, $5 a person
Location:
Bluemont Community Center 33846 Snickersville Pike Bluemont, VA
For more information, click here!
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2014 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert

When: Friday, Sept. 19
Location: George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium
730 21st St. NW Washington, DC
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HELP 3rd Annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fun Run & Walk
When: Saturday, Sept. 20
Location:
Bohrer Park 506 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD
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When: Saturday, Sept. 20 - Sept. 21
Location:
George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA
For more information, click here!
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Mom Blog: Teach Mama
Title: Nighttime Reading with Elementary Schoolers: Make it a date
We're back in business. School's in session, and we're all slowly but surely trying our best to adjust to our new fall schedules. And we're tired. I mean it. Tired. Kids are tired. Parents are tired. Everyone's tired.
I know it will get easier, but man.
There's nothing like.... to read the rest, click here!
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Thank you for reading!
If you have a great time at one of these events or have a story to tell, please share it with us! It is our mission to experience the great adventure of parenting with you!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at FAMILY Magazine
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The results are in! Our "Best for FAMILIES" winners and finalists list can be found here and in our July 2014 issue! We hope you enjoy and keep a look out for next year's survey!
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