Stories for December 2021

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Thursday, December 23

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Encore Creativity Resumes In-Person Song

Those over 55 with a passion for music can now practice and perform in person, with precautions.

Singing

Take a Hike (On New Year's Day)

Hiking on New Year's Day

Inspiration for Holiday Décor

Ideas for understated designs in non-traditional colors

Decorating

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

Thoughtful and original presents for educators

Gift for Teachers

Tuesday, December 21

2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast

Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.

Realtors Forecast

Thursday, December 16

Fairfax’s Storefront Window Decorating Contest

Humane Society’s Fairfax Thrift Store Re-Opens

Fairfax events

Tuesday, December 14

Column: Not-So-Affordable Housing In Virginia

Affordable Housing

Free Sober Rides Offered for the Holidays

WRAP SoberRide

2021 Children’s and Teens’ Connection

2021 Children's Edition

Thursday, December 9

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Earp’s Ordinary Pops Up in Time for Holidays

Fairfax City restaurant and live-music venue opens at Zandra’s Taqueria site.

Earp's Ordinary

Tuesday, December 7

Column: The Most Important Thing We Do

Summit

Challenged Books, Ballooning Waitlists for Mental Health, ADA Playgrounds

What you might have missed at the Dec. 2 School Board meeting.

School Board

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Inside the Home of an Interior Designer

Local tastemakers offer a glimpse of their personal style

Interior design

Thursday, December 2

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Festive, Holiday Events in the City of Fairfax

Live music, crafts, food and Christmas-tree lighting.

Holiday Events

‘It’ll Put the Audience in the Holiday Spirit’ in Fairfax

Encore presents ‘Christmas is Just Around the Corner’

Christmas play