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Design Army Launches Aquatic Couture

Submitted by Sherry Moeller
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 6:50am
Design Army Launches Aquatic Couture

 

With the help of Design Army’s creative genius, Karla Colletto's Cruise 2013 Swimwear Line makes an audible splash

With a crew of 20+, Design Army literally went underwater to direct the filming of the featurette for the Cruise 2013 Swim Collection by Karla Colletto, taking branding to a new level and unleashing the cruise control for a swimwear line that has seen international growth over the past seven years.

"It's about building relationships with our clients," says Pum Lefebure, Design Army's co-owner and creative director. "We're always thinking ahead, how we can elevate our clients up to the next level. We create partnerships and think for our clients when it comes to branding."

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Forrester Begins $12 Million Construction of First Freestanding Cancer Center in Montgomery Co.

Submitted by Sherry Moeller
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 4:14pm
Forrester Begins $12 Million Construction of First Freestanding Cancer Center in Montgomery Co.

Completion is scheduled for summer 2013

Forrester Construction Company, a Rockville-based commercial construction company, has begun the construction of the $12 million Aquilino Cancer Center on the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital campus, located at 9905 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Maryland, 20850, with completion slated for summer 2013. This community-based, freestanding comprehensive cancer center is the first of its kind in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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Occasionally Cake Offers FREE CAKE TRUFFLES; Donates to Boys & Girls Club On Friday

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Thursday, September 13th, 2012, 12:54pm
Occasionally Cake Offers FREE CAKE TRUFFLES; Donates to Boys & Girls Club On Friday

Occasionally Cake of Old Town Alexandria, Va. is hosting a special back to school event on Fri., Sept. 14 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. handing out a free cake truffle per person to all their patrons with no purchase necessary and is selling apple-shaped cookies with all cookie proceeds to be donated to the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Event takes place at 207 King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Va. Call 703- or visit www.occasionallycake.com for more information.

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Ashby Ponds Celebrates Grandparents Day!

Submitted by Jessica McKay, Public Affairs Manager, Greenspring & Ashby Ponds
Monday, September 10th, 2012, 11:40am
Ashby Ponds Celebrates Grandparents Day!

On Sunday, September 9, the Ashby Ponds retirement community celebrated Grandparents Day with residents, family, and friends.  A celebration of games, food, and fun included the first ever Ashby Ponds fishing tournament from the observation deck of the community's newest pond.  Ashby Ponds hosted this event to honor the hundreds of grandparents at the community who make a difference in the lives of their family and friends each and every day.

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Clear the Clutter!!

Submitted by Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC, Welcome to my Blog
Sunday, September 9th, 2012, 10:38am

The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area was hit with a heat wave and thunderstorms that left the area without electricity for over a week. Wouldn’t you know the week before I had done a major shopping at Costco so we were stocked up with food and supplies in our fridge and extra freezer. Needless to say we lost everything. With that came the opportunity to make lemon-aide out of lemons.

Although I live in a fairly clutter–free environment, once I cleaned out the fridge and freezer it motivated me to go through the rest of the house and office. Because I was on crutches for the past several months, some things accumulated that were making me feel cluttered physically and mentally. Clutter guru Karen Kingston, author of Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui, says “Any kind of clutter creates an obstacle to the smooth flow of energy around a space. This in turn creates stuckness and/or confusion in the lives of the occupants.”

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BACK-to-SCHOOL ‘HEALTHY’ BACKPACK TIPS for KIDS

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC
Thursday, August 30th, 2012, 11:14am
BACK-to-SCHOOL ‘HEALTHY’ BACKPACK TIPS for KIDS

Advantage Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, LLC of Gainesville and Manassas Va. offers safety tips for kids’ carrying school backpacks to avoid strains and injury. For more information, go contact 703-753-1005 or visit www.aptronline.com.

“Many students and parents are inclined to overload their backpacks with books, lunches and jackets,” said Lisa Kerrigan, physical therapist and president of Advantage Physical Therapy in Gainesville and Manassas, Va. “Over time, children who carry excessive heavy loads can experience issues with back strain, posture and injury,” said Aram.

Advantage Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, LLC suggests top 10 tips when choosing a student’s backpack:

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Popular Bar Offers Free Drinks Every Thursday Night

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 8:53am
Popular Bar Offers Free Drinks Every Thursday Night

Free booze? Yes, please.

Located in the vibrant U Street neighborhood, Policy is introducing a completely FREE hour of open bar (rails, beer, and wine) every Thursday at 9 p.m. in their upstairs lounge.

The lounge features stylish décor in a hip environment with graffiti type artwork by Andrew Funk and Drew Nussbaum, and bright colored chandeliers to accompany all your FREE drinks.

If you choose to stay after 10 p.m., Policy offers $3 beers and $5 shots all night long.

For more information, click here.

 

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