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Brambleton March 28th: Putting an end to breast cancer AND your home's clutter!

Brambleton Double Header March 28th, 2009:

Do something good for humanity and your sanity all on the same day! Join us at the Brambleton Town Center this Saturday, March 28th, for the 2nd Annual Mini Walk for Breast Cancer & Family Fun Day. The two-mile walk will kick-off at the Brambleton Welcome Center at 9 AM and wind through the paths of Brambleton, Virginia. The cost to participate is $10 per individual or $15 per family, with all proceeds going directly to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. To pre-register for the walk, e-mail stepsistersminiwalk@gmail.com. The first 100 registered walkers will receive a goody bag with gifts and coupons from local businesses. Strollers, dogs and kids are welcome to this family-friendly event.



After the walk, join us in the Chevy Chase Bank parking lot for a community-wide Safety Shred from 10 AM to 2 PM. The public is welcome and encouraged to bring the following to shred: office paper, manila folders, small fasteners (paper clips, binder clips, staples, rubber bands acceptable).

In addition to the mini walk and community shred enjoy the fun with a moonbounce for the kids, the Arcola Fire Department fire truck, food from Brambleton loudoun restaurants, free screenings from the INOVA loudoun health mobile, sidewalk sales, a craft boutique and a live radio broadcast from 92.5 WINC FM!

We hope to see you in Brambleton this Saturday!!

Arcola Elementary Chorus performs at the2009 Cherry Blossom Festival

Per Arcola Elementary Contact: Sam Woodard

We are excited to announce that Arcola Elementary Chorus has been selected from thousands of applicants to sing at the 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival on April 2nd. As one of the first Loudoun County elementary groups to be selected, these students will be joined by performers from all over the country. They will sing from the Tidal Basin Stage at 1:45 and have the opportunity to see both the Elko HS Marching Band from Nevada and the National Hand Dance performance. "It is a great honor to be selected from thousands of applicants across the nation," Jennifer Leslie, Arcola's music teacher, beamed with pride over her students’ accomplishments. The Parents and students are just as excited. "What an incredible opportunity Mrs. Leslie has provided for our children" says parent Linda Foresha.

These 5th grade students will also have the chance to sing a portion of the Cherry Blossom performance to the School Board on March 24th during "Music in our Schools Month."

It's a Good Time For Business Coaching

Looking for an edge to gain some ground back in this economy, preserve or improve your business stature in this very competitive labor market, and generally get some serious, professional appraisal and help for your business skills?

The is the right time, in this economy, to take stock of your personal capability to derive success, satisfaction and reward from your business role and efforts.


The truth is, with a little bit of business coaching you can learn how to revive your career, make some gains financially, and ultimately become more satisfied in your job...and Northern Virginia business coaching is readily available from a number of trained and qualified coaches.

By taking advantage of professional business coaching and guidance, you can learn to make opportunities for yourself - rather than wait for other people to make them for you. You have to look at a business coach as your personal consultant who can help open things up for you - little by little - until you can take the ball and run with it.

Read more about Washington DC and Northern VA Business Coaching... or just visit one of our local leaders in services for executive coaching in the Metro DC area.

Business Shout-Out - Loudoun Eye Doctor and Eczema Relief

Every once in a while, we're inclined to give a "shout-out" to businesses that really impress us, give great service or otherwise just deserve some kudos.

The other week, I had some eye debris that needed removal - and I went to a Loudoun eye doctor I first visited over 5 years ago, Dr. Dariaius A. Unvwalla & Associates, a Loudoun Family Eye Care Provider, providing Loudoun Laser Vision consultation and treatment of eye disease. Meeting both with Dr. Taxali and then Dr. Unwalla, the service, attention and outcome were supurb, professional and very efficient. Not only was the debris removed, but great care was taken to numb the pain, check for other injury and schedule follow-up visits for checkup. An exceptional business, all the way around, at Dulles Town Center mall next to Lenscrafters.

We've got a child who's suffered from eczema for some time - this week we tried "Calcium Montmorillonite" ionic mineral (clay-based) powder (made into a compress) from California Earth Minerals on his arms and the back of his legs. In particular, we used the clay skincare powder called Terrapak. This product really worked fast and well, and provide pain-relieving comfort quickly. His rash and dryness cleared up really well, and we're looking forward to using this "living clay" to provide quick and comprehensive relief as the allergy season gets underway. Great stuff.

Nonproft Internet Marketing and Social Media Help Offered for FREE

It's time for many businesses to step up and help stem the tide of donation and service loss from the nonprofits and charities suffering during these hard economic times.

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"First Dog From Kabul - Afghanistan War Veteran and Rescue Dog" Sponsored by Middleburg, VA Resident

On February 3, 2009, Elaine Broadhead, of Middleburg, Virginia, became the first Sponsor of a paws4people^TM [www.paws4people.org] Afghan Rescue Dog when she donated the $2,000 it costs to transport rescued dogs from Afghanistan to the paws4prisons^TM [www.paws4prisons.org] K-9 Training Program at US Penitentiary – Hazelton, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. These stray dogs were adopted overseas by American soldiers serving in Afghanistan, a country devastated by war and poverty. Some soldiers are able to bring the dogs home to their families but others cannot. These dogs become available for programs like paws4vets^TM’s [www.paws4vets.org] AfghanDogZ^TM program, which is part of a Strategic Partnership Program with the Wounded Warrior Project®.



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Federal Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credits and green building incentives for energy conservation home improvements available in 2009

New Federal Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credits and green building incentives for energy conservation home improvements available in 2009:

As of January 1, 2009 there are Federal tax credits of up to 30% of cost, or $1500, for homeowners making improvements to insulation, vinyl replacement windows, non-solar water heaters, and particular high efficiency heating and cooling equipment. These credits are available for existing homes only, for the next 2 years (2009-2010). For more details and forms needed go to EnergyStar Tax Credits.

Also, as of August, 2008 Montgomery County, Maryland is offering a tax credit of up to $250 for energy conservation improvements including programmable thermostats, vinyl replacement windows, door and window insulation/caulking, and more. Find out more here.

Vinyl-Lite Windows Factory energy-efficient replacement windows are especially effective and relevant with respect to these programs; Energy Advantage Low-E Glass is a high performance, energy efficient window glass made with an invisible coating that blocks heat flow. Follow this link for more information about Northern Virginia climate conditions and Low-E energy efficient window features.

Read more about how energy efficient Northern Virginia replacement windows can earn significant residential tax credits...