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Shirley Ruhe

Stories by Shirley

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Run, Throw or Dive and Use Your Brain in NVSO

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics returns Sept. 15.

Nonprofits Initiate 5k Home Run for the Homeless

Combined effort to raise funds.

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People At Work: Read My Lips

Lipsology uncovers personality traits.

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Grab and Go Breakfast Kiosks Initiated at T.C. Williams

Grant funds “Breakfast After the Bell.”

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People At Work: Helping Child Care Providers in Alexandria

Partnership provides professional development.

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People At Work: New Smile Brings New Life in Alexandria

Changing lives through Give Back A Smile program.

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Dogs, Dogs, Everywhere in Alexandria

Paws for the People Dog Show to raise funds for food pantry.

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Using Computers in Arlington to Help Stop Human Trafficking

Hackathon to focus on collaborative solutions.

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Major Renovation Begins at Culpepper Garden of Arlington

Apartments to gain senior-needed amenities.

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Never Too Early to Prepare for Senior Olympics

New this year: canasta, croquet and beach ball wallyball.

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Ashes to Go on Feb. 14 in Alexandria

Area churches offer ashes at local transportation spots.

Many Immigrant Stories But Similar Fears

Details of immigrant stories differ but the roller coaster of stress and uncertainty is the same.

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In the Kitchen in Alexandria: Meet Chef Cruz

Vola's Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge

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People At Work: Benner Reaches for Body-Mind Connection in Alexandria

Helping people deal with life’s challenges.

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People At Work: It Takes a Village in Alexandria

At Home in Alexandria sponsors neighbors helping neighbors.

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Horror and Death in Alexandria

Drama students create their own epic tragedies.

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Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

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Step Out the Door, Return as a New Woman

New mobile hair salon gives door-to-door service.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Rolls Along

Green Acres Senior Center hosts bocce competition.

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People At Work: Classical Movements Practices 24-hour Music Diplomacy

Local premier concert touring company puts music above politics.