Blog Roundup: Adopting a Dog, Eating Cicadas, and After Prom Parties

Each week, Patch brings you a roundup of new and noteworthy blog posts from across Northern Virginia. This week's posts include:

Help! We Think We Want a Dog!

OMG! You and your family want a dog. Now what? Camp Wannadog is here to help. They outline the benefits of the dog adoption counseling packages they offer for families and individuals who want to adopt a new four-legged friend.

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The Art of Eating Cicadas

Can you believe you can eat cicadas? (We still can’t.) Blogger John Gaudet writes about sampling a dish featuring the omnipresent insects.

Creative Summer Camps for Young Artists

Let your kid unleash his or her creative streak in The Art League’s Summer Art Camp. Kids ages 5–15 can go to Basic Art Camp to complete a new project each day, or try a specialty camp in drawing, cartooning, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, or clay animation, according to the blog.

Bishop Ireton Varsity Baseball Coach Retires

Bishop Ireton varsity baseball coach Mike Gallagher will retire on Friday to pursue some long-standing personal goals. Read more about Gallagher’s accomplishments at BI in their latest blog post on Patch.

Herndon High School 2013 After-Prom Party

Herndon High School’s After Prom Committee and Herndon High School Drug- and Alcohol Free Activities will co-sponsor this year’s annual After-Prom Party. This event wouldn’t be possible without volunteers to help out. If you want to volunteer, click the link above for more info.

Joshua’s Hands Donates Quilts to Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont

Joshua’s Hands donated 24 quilts to Boulder Crest Retreat, a place where wounded warriors and their families can have some rest and relaxation.