WORLDWIDE PROTEST SIGNS APPEAR IN WOODBRIDGE
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The worldwide KONY 2012 protest has come to the Potomac Communities.
Signs synonymous with the protest sprung up overnight along U.S. 1 in Woodbridge and on signs along Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge.
The protest are part of the âCover the Nightâ campaign meant to draw attention to Ugandan leader Joseph Kony, who is accused of turning children into soldiers, using them as sex slaves, and killing them. A video produced by the group âInvisible Childrenâ went viral earlier this year and urges world leaders to have Kony arrested before the end of the year.
KONY 2012 posters and chalk graffiti also appeared this morning in Fredericksburgâs Central Park, where police said it could take some $3,000 to remove from privately owned buildings.
In Woodbridge, the Fearcliff indoor skate park on Friday served as an informal rallying point for KONY 2012 protesters. KONY 2012 posters line the front of the skate shop on U.S. 1 near Featherstone Road.
âWe had about 100 posters printed up, so we wanted to do something to further the movement,â said Fearcliff owner Thomas Kemper. âRight now, weâre focusing on getting our shop open but if Invisible Children wants to do anything else, weâll support them.â
The skate shop is set to open May 12.
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Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditionsâno plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treatâit’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fĂšve (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and donât worryâthere will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But thatâs not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Yearâs wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. Weâre bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
Whatâs in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Pucciniâs âThe Girl from the Golden Westâ.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Pucciniâs masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
