Rock the Crock this weekend and RELAX!

Summer is here & you've probably ditched your Crock for the Grill! Don’t let that baby collect dust just yet. Entertaining, going to a party, or hanging poolside? Plug that sucker in & go have fun!

Chantilly Deals for May 24-27

These Chantilly-area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

A Dog Named Hippo....Part Deux

Meet handsome Hippo, a sweet and energetic 9-month-old pup who is very smart and has been waiting patiently to find his new family.

Redefining "Fast Food"

Great food, fast!

Biggest Loser Update: Get Creative with Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Creativity is the name of the game at this point in the challenge. One thing that has been fun and healthy is my morning routine of fruit smoothie “construction.”

Meet Casey: Cuteness Overload

Casey is one adorable puppy with big, beautiful brown eyes and a sweet temperament. He is looking for a family to call his own.

Moms and Baseball

Please bear with me. Admittedly this is a long post - even for me. However it is a true story and worth reading if you are an athlete or a parent. "Every day is be good to Mothers Day!", Captain K.

Biggest Loser Update: How I Ate Healthy on the Road

This week’s team health challenge involved scoring points for eating in and preparing foods at home. Here's how participant Ralph made that happen while on the road 4 days!

Romeo, Romeo!

Meet Romeo, a young, affectionate, and playful terrier/lab mix who gets along with everyone and is overdue to find a family who will love him.

Outstanding Regional Showing for Chantilly Academy GymStars

Chantilly Academy GymStars have an outstanding showing at Regional Championships. Two GymStars are headed to the JO National Championship Meet.

Meet Spirit the Shih Tzu

Spirit is a sweet, easy-going Shih Tzu pup who has a great temperament and will fit well in most families. He’s a resilient boy and deserves a little extra TLC in his life.

Bryce Harper: Clown or Competitor? Perhaps Both

It's time to see if professional baseball player Bryce Harper becomes the new Barry Bonds or Derek Jeter of Major League Baseball.

Biggest Loser Update: Find Your Fight

This is not my first rodeo with weight loss. Nor is it for the other Biggest Loser participants. Nor is it possibly for you. On this journey, however, I am discovering something that is different.

A Dog Named Hippo

Looking to add some playtime and exercise into your life? Meet handsome Hippo, a sweet and energetic 8-month-old puppy who is super smart and looking to find a family of his own.

Earth Day at Cub Run Recreation Center

Earth Day at Cub Run Recreation Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

Meet Sir Maxwell

Max is a sweet and funny senior Pug who, after a rough start in life, has learned what it’s like to be cared for. He is looking for a loving family to call his own and spend his golden years with.

Biggest Loser Update: The Transformational Path to Breaking Any Plateau

Plateaus happen. In weight loss. Your career. And definitely relationships. What if it didn’t mean you were doing anything wrong? What if, in fact, plateaus were necessary for change?

Getting Vehicles Ready for the Spring Season

April is National Car Care Month... drivers should take this time to check the condition of their vehicles to ensure they will perform safely and dependably.

Lovable Little Linus

Linus is a sweet, playful American Bulldog mix with a big, infectious smile. He’s deaf, but has learned other ways to communicate, and is looking for a committed family to give him a loving home.

NCAA Should Rescind Kentucky’s National Championship

This should not take a lot of leadership thinking. Due to two nights of student riots NCAA should rescind Kentucky’s National Championship. It is never about honor though, is it?

Chantilly Academy GymStars have Level 6 & 7 State Meet Medalists

The Chantilly Gymnastics Boosters is blogging on Patch! During the last weekend in March, our Level 6 and Level 7 gymnasts competed at their State Championship Meet.

Computer Vision Syndrome

Eye and Vision Care and Dr. Dimple Kapoor will be publishing articles about vision health.

Big Beautiful Bogey Needs a Home

Bogey is a striking, sweet Mastiff mix who has a great disposition, loves people, and needs to find a loving family to nurture him.

Welcome to the Chantilly Youth Association Blog

Follow all of the CYA "happenings" right here on Patch!

The Year of the Woman

More so than any year in the past forty, 2012 will present the most challenging year for women. Previous leaders will re-awake; new young leaders will find their voice. Please.

Adoption Success! - Fortune’s Good Fortune

Another Patch adoption success story to share with you... Our sweet Mastiff girl, who started life with difficult beginnings, has found her new home!

So...What Are You Waiting For?

So...What's it going to take? What is holding you back from being a BETTER YOU?

Biggest Loser Update: What's in a Number?

How can you refrain from seeing the number on the scale as somehow a measure of your worth?

Meet Abby - Pure Puppy Love!

Looking to add some fun and energy into your life? Meet Abby, an adorable, 4-month-old Dobie-mix who is super sweet, playful, and loving, and looking to find a family of her own.

A Very Pink Day

The Cherry Blossoms were at full peak on Monday, and only a few people were there. Make the trip - the earth will not stop spinning if you do.

Meet Lovely Lilly

Lilly is a sweet mini golden retriever with a beautiful coat and a winning smile. She’s a laid-back soul who is a little shy at first, but just needs a calm and steady home to settle in to.

Excluding Homeschool Students

This community, this culture has become home to many of us because of the nature of its highly educated residents who consistently evoke the term inclusion.

Biggest Loser Update: 7 Steps to Making a Health Transition That Lasts

I don’t believe in deprivation. When I coach, it is from a place of knowing the person in front of me is already whole and has the answers within her. She just hasn’t discovered them yet.

Meet King Comet

Comet is a striking three-year-old German Rottweiler. He loves people, is great with kids, and needs a savvy dog owner to help him reach his full potential.

The Box is Shutting Down

Chantilly's exclusive inline hockey arena, The Box, announced it is closing for good this month. One high scoring left wing now available to the highest local bidder.

Dog Rescue 101

If you’ve ever wondered about dog rescue or have a passion to help dogs in need, here’s an overview of how things work with our local rescue and some ways you can help.

Homeschool Students Should Participate in Public School Activities

Most homeschool parents will have goals for sports that are separate and distinct from the outcome of the contest.

Is Romney a Christian?

Discussion of why it is important to keep religion out of politics.

Meet Elmer - Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Elmer is a one and half year old Ridgeback or Lab mix who has been through a lot in short life. He is looking for a committed family and to finally find a stable and loving home.

Who Assumed Jeremy Lin Couldn’t Play?

The question here is not where did Lin come from; the bigger picture is why the coaches didn't see him when he was there?