Monday, August 20, 2012
Madeleine Steppel, 9, is Virginia Winner in Healthy Lunchtime Challenge contest.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Madeleine Steppel has a special lunch date this week - at the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama. Madeleine, 9, of Reston, is the Virginia winner in Epicurious.com's Healthy Lunchtime Challenge recipe contest. The contest challenged children ages 8 to 12 to send in recipes based on ChoosemyPlate.gov's guidelines for healthy eating. Fifty-four winners (from U.S. States and Territories) win a trip to D.C. this weekend, the highlight of which is a Kids' State Dinner (lunch, really) at the White House on Monday. Madeleine, a rising fourth grader at Great Falls Elementary School, says she loves to cook. In the Steppel home, the kids (brother Avi is 6) team up with a parent to cook for Mother's Day, Father's Day and birthdays. Madeleine …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Patch is excited to be joining with first lady Michelle Obama for celebrations July 28
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with first lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your region in…
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Morning Briefing
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Good Morning, Welcome McLean's New Neighbor. Hockey star Alexander Ovechkin buys grand house in McLean. Reader's Digest Senior Editor, McLean Neighbor Dies. Eugene Methvin funeral is Saturday at Immanuel Presbyterian church. McLean Neighbor Joins First Lady At State of the Union. Air Force Col. Ginger Wallace sat in Michelle Obama's box during last night's address. We have the most interesting neighbors in McLean.
