General Manager Rick Coulson and Community Captain Belkis Ermis of the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Woodbridge present Helen McCormick of The House, Incorporated with a $3,750 BJ’s Charitable Foundation grant.
The House will use the funds to purchase five new computers for its Student Leadership Center’s technology learning lab. The Student Leadership Center is a before and after school program where students in grades 4-12 receive homework assistance, career exploration, and leadership development with additional daily programs. The Student Leadership Center molds character and teaches essential skills to transform at-risk students into valuable, fulfilled citizens.
As part of its quarterly grant cycle, BJ’s Charitable Foundation contributed $206,050 to support 46 nonprofits, all of which focus on hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, education or healthcare to help improve the communities surrounding BJ’s Clubs. The House was one of four Virginia-based nonprofits to receive a grant.
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The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events are free and family-friendly!
Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
Your attendance at local arts events supports small businesses in our community and the art makers who help make Fairfax and its surrounding region so vibrant. With the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar, you can stay curious and stay local to plan your next arts adventure!

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“Go Ape has always been about thrilling treetop adventures,” says Chrissy Very, Senior Director of Marketing. “Now, we’re redefining what it means to truly connect: through purpose-driven outdoor experiences that inspire courage, reflection, and joy.”
As access to public outdoor spaces becomes more limited, Go Ape steps in to bridge the gap with immersive, inclusive, and wellness-focused adventures for individuals, families, and groups.
Van Metre 5K Run
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