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Photos: Fort Belvoir Elementary School Community Picnic

Kids and their families enjoyed a fun-filled Sunday afternoon.

Students and their families enjoyed a fun Sunday afternoon at Fort Belvoir Elementary School's Community Picnic and 9/11 Remembrance. 

Technology Specialist Joyce Matthews, who helped coordinate the event, said that 700 families had signed up for the event. Matthews said that the event's intention was to bring the community together and to thank active duty service members. 

"We wanted to do something to bring families together and to thank them," said Matthews. "We want to make it a community center atmosphere."

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The event was sponsored by Hard Times Cafe, Belvoir Federal Credit Union, and the Sierra Club. Americorps volunteers assisted at the event. 


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