🌱 Sandy Anderson Runs For School Board + Winery at Bull Run Events

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your weekly edition of the Centreville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 60 Low: 39.
• Tuesday: Becoming windier and cooler. High: 53 Low: 31.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 50 Low: 30.
• Thursday: Sun and some clouds. High: 53 Low: 31.
• Friday: Possible rain. High: 45 Low: 35.
• Saturday: Possible rain. High: 49 Low: 33.
• Sunday: Partly cloudy. High: 48 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Centreville:

1. On Friday, Sandy Anderson announced that she will be running for the Fairfax County School Board as the Springfield District representative. Anderson is a long-time resident of the Springfield District. She attended Fairfax County Public Schools and has worked with the Fairfax County Park Authority as an instructor and camp director. She is currently the only Democrat in the running for the position. (Centreville Patch)
2. There are many furry friends available for adoption in Centreville if you're looking to add a pet to your life! There are approximately 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats given up for adoption every year and you could help save one (or two!). Visit Petfinder.com to search for available animals in Centreville to help home a pet in need. (Centreville Patch)
3. The Winery at Bull Run has so many exciting events this March perfect for groups of friends or family. If you like comedy, consider attending Comedy Night on St. Patrick's Day starting at 7 p.m. Are you more into crafting? Embrace the first signs of Spring and attend the Spring Wine and Wreath workshop on Mar. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Keep up with the winery's other fun events this Spring by visiting its Facebook page. (The Winery At Bull Run via Facebook)

Coming up in Centreville:

Wednesday, March 8

• Centreville/Clifton VA Dads Getting Coffee At Panera Bread (6:00 PM)

Friday, March 10

• Live Music At The Winery At Bull Run (5:30 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Paw Pals In The Park At Atlantis Waterpark At Bull Run (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Fairfax County Animal Shelter is hiring for its second animal shelter in Lorton, VA! There are currently two open positions: Animal Care Manager, and Customer Care Manager. To see details on openings and to apply, visit this link. With the upcoming addition of our FCAS Lorton Campus, we'll have many positions to fill in the coming weeks - stay tuned! (Fairfax County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• For those able to donate, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission has created a fundraising campaign to send food packages to victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye. Over the last month, more than 30,000 people have died and millions have been displaced due to the extreme damage caused by aftershocks and the earthquake itself. Donations can be made here. (Annandale Blog)
• Come try the first-ever Easter scavenger hunt at Bull Run! Search for all the beautifully painted Easter eggs on Bull Run Bluebell trail with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Show your completed hunt sheet at the Campstore to receive your Easter prize bag! Scavenger hunts are $5 per participant which can be paid online or at the door. Since this is a self-guided activity, participants can hunt for eggs any time from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. from Apr. 1-16. Registration is available online at this link. (Bull Run Regional Park via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.