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5 Ways to Help the Animals of Hurricane Sandy

5 Ways to Help the Animals of Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy struck the coast at the end of October it did damage that hit the news channels around the globe. The 80 mile per hour winds took lives, did billions of dollars in damage, and left thousands of people homeless. Many people are aware of the human impact of this tragedy, but few know about how the animals were in impacted in the area. As it turns out, many pets were lost, displaced, injured, and separated from their families.

“There is an element of tragedy here that many people have not even heard about and it is all the animals that have been impacted,” explains Robert Misseri, president of Guardians of Rescue, an organization dedicated to helping animals in need. “What we try to do is help raise awareness and to help as many animals as we can, but we really need the support of others in order to be more successful at our mission.”

2 Adults Charged After Smoking Marijuana Around Minor

NOKESVILLE, Va. (WUSA) - The Prince William County Police Department says two adults are behind bars for child endangerment and neglect charges.

Russell Sherman Crum, 46, and Sandra Elaine Turner, 40, were charged after neglect allegations were reported to police that took place in the 13600 block of Fleetwood Dr. Police say the pair smoked marijuana over the past several years around a 15-year-old male.

During the investigation police seized the marijuana that was found in the home, both were arrested. The teen is currently in the custody of other family members, police say.

Crum and Turner are charged with child endangerment/neglect and possession of marijuana. Both are being held without bond.

MAKE GINGERBREAD HOUSES/COOKIES at OCCASIONALLY CAKE, SAT., DEC. 8

MAKE GINGERBREAD HOUSES/COOKIES at OCCASIONALLY CAKE, SAT., DEC. 8

Occasionally Cake of Old Town Alexandria is hosting a FREE gingerbread house/gingerbread man cookie - decorating demonstration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 8 at 207 King Street in Old Town Alexandria. No appointments are necessary. Demonstration is free, but participants must purchase decorating kits.  Call (703) 647-9638 or visit www.occasionallycake.com for more information.

Both Alexandria cake boutiques offer more than 100 cake and gourmet cupcake flavors. Occasionally Cake is also renowned for their cake truffles. Instead of discarding leftover cake, it became the centerpiece of their cake truffles, and then dipped in Belgian chocolate.

DONATE A TOY for FIREFIGHTER TOY DRIVE at OCCASIONALLY CAKE; GET FREE GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIE

DONATE A TOY for FIREFIGHTER TOY DRIVE at OCCASIONALLY CAKE; GET FREE GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIE

Occasionally Cake of Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va. is giving away a FREE gingerbread man cookie for each person that drops off a new, unwrapped toy at their cake shops to support the Firefighters and Friends Holiday Toy Drive, from now until Dec. 14, 2012.  Call (703) 647-9638 or visit www.occasionallycake.com for more information.

Occasionally Cake will give out one free gingerbread man cookie per person for those that donate a toy. The Firefighters and Friends toy drive was founded in 1995 by Capt. Willie Bailey of Alexandria Fire Department, as a way to help families in need. They hope to help more than 4000 children in Northern Virginia this year.  Go to www.ffandfriends2therescue.org.

Va. Man Arrested For Store Burglary

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (WUSA) -- Prince William County police say 23-year-old Kevin Roderic Washington Jr. was arrested for his involvement in a burglary.

On Nov. 22 at about 2:56 a.m. police responded to an alarm at AT&T Wireless Jungle located on 12423 Hedges Run Dr in Woodbridge. Officers discovered the front glass door shattered and later learned that five cell phones were stolen valued at around $3,100.

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On Nov. 26, police were notified that several of the stolen cell phones had been activated. After an investigation, officers identified Washington as a suspect and was arrested.

Washington, of Dumfries, was charged with burglary and grand larceny. He is being held without bond.

Tips for Making it a Great New Year

Tips for Making it a Great New Year

 

Each New Year millions of people make resolutions in hopes for everything from losing weight to quitting smoking to learning how to control their anger. The problem is that many are not sure what things can truly help them have a great year, or what changes they need to make to help those resolutions become a reality. The good news is that there are some really small changes people can make that will help give them a great New Year.

“Most people sit down to make their resolutions and they simply want to lose weight or something like that,” explains Louix Dor Dempriey, a spiritual master who started Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation and leads the events. “Just making that a resolution doesn’t show you the path on how to achieve results, or happiness. When you are happier and more complete, you will find it much easier to achieve those goals.”

There are a variety of good things that people can focus on to help bring them a great 2013, including:

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS STUDENTS DANCE in KENNEDY CENTER TAP SHOW

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS STUDENTS DANCE in KENNEDY CENTER TAP SHOW

Roxanne King and Kyra Smith, both 15, of Alexandria, Va., were selected from more than 100 dancers to be part of the Kennedy Center’s highly-revered tap performance, JUBA! Masters of American Tap! at the Eisenhower Theater on Fri., Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. Both are students of the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) of Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. Tickets can be purchased at the Kennedy Center box office or www.kennedy-center.org/tickets.