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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Earth-friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

Here's how to reduce, reuse and recycle this Christmas.

Americans produce an extra million tons of trash between Thanksgiving and the New Year; we use and throw out about 38,000 miles of ribbon - that’s enough to tie a bow around the earth!  But if we all reduce or reuse just two feet  of ribbon, we can reduce what we throw away by half. Recycle all your Christmas wrapping paper unless it has a metallic finish to it; just fold it like a newspaper and put it in your cart.  Try these other easy suggestions: Reduce Reuse Information from City of Manassas

Thursday, December 1, 2011

A Civil War Christmas

Enjoy historical events in Manassas this month.

Manassas, Virginia is the only town in the United States that endured two major battles in the Civil War.  Learn more about the history in your backyard by attending these Civil War Sesquicentennial events in December.   Event:  Open House and Tree Lighting When:  December 2, 2011from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where:  Manassas Museum Cost:  Free Contact Information:  703-368-1873   Event:  Let There Be Peace Exhibit Opening Reception When:  December 4, 2011from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where:  Manassas Museum Cost:  Free Contact Information:  703-368-1873   Event:  Rippon Lodge Holiday Open House When:  December 10, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where:  Rippon Lodge Historic Site Cost:  $5 per person, free for children under six Contact …

Friday, December 24, 2010

Manassas Businesses Open for Christmas

10 Manassas-area Merchants Keeping the Lights on and the Doors open for Christmas

Christmas Day usually means an end to all shopping as local businesses close their doors for the day. But we found plenty of places right here inside of Manassas that keep the lights on and doors unlocked.  From grabbing last-minute stocking stuffer's to hitting some pins at the local bowling alley, we have you covered. Here are 10 places in and around Manassas open for business on Christmas day:

Freida Black

10:32 pm on Friday, December 24, 2010

Articles like this are great cuz me and my homegirl were just wondreing what was going to be open tomorow. and we love us some Wu's!!!   more ›

Fitness Forward

Popular Workout Gifts

Last minute guide for a gift that counts

 Christmas is almost here, which means your shopping is probably almost done. But if you are scrambling to cross that final name off your list, why not give the gift of good health? Providing those you love with resources, tools and ways to help stay in shape is always a great idea. Take a look at these popular workout gifts to get inspired!

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