Grab a book! March 2 is Read Across America Day. The National Education Association’s Read Across America Day is a reading motivation and awareness program “that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.” Adults are encouraged to read aloud to a child on Read Across America Day. For that purpose, here are four books recommended by school librarians as great read-alouds. Green Eggs and Ham is one of 46 children’s books written by Dr. Seuss. “Do you like green eggs and ham,” asks Sam-I-am? The patter and …
Just because Lorton is a small town doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to be spoiled or to spoil oneself. There are several, actually in the forms of spas and salons. Why deal with DC traffic when creature comforts are so close to home? Without further ado, this week’s Patch Picks: Salons and Spas. If a business on the list looks familiar—Escape Nails and Day Spa—that’s because we featured it earlier this week. And a special mention should go to Dollin’ It Up, which is salon intended for the pre-teen set. Dollin' It Up Spa 9000-K Lorton Station Blvd. 703-639-0217 Escape Nails & Day …
Volunteerism is key component of what Patch is all about. Several times a year Patch employees stop what they’re doing and give a day of their time to a cause that they care about. And being that February 17 is Random Act of Kindness Day, today seems like as good a day as any to point that out. Here in Lorton there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and make the community an even better place. Here are just a few. If you know of one we’ve overlooked please feel free to add it to the comments section. Located on Meadowood Special Recreation Area in Mason Neck, Simple Changes …
Lorton Patch is running a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. Want to suggest a list? Submit your idea in the comment box. Patch Picks: Valentine’s Day Bistro L’Hermitage: This …
On Sunday evening at around 6:30 p.m. the earth will stop spinning. It won't actually, it just might seem that way when the Green Bay Packers square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Since, (we're told) the Super Bowl is the largest single sporting event in the country, avoiding it will be a challenge. You can opt to Get Out (see earlier story) or enjoy the Super Bowl. Here's five ways to enjoy The Big Game if you have no rooting interest (i.e. you're a Redskins fan). 1. Place a bet. Not about the outcome of the game, that's dullsville. Bet a dollar on which player scores…
