Gene Mock
Making It Easy! ™
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Associate Broker in Washington DC,
Virginia, Maryland,
South Carolina & Georgia
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REALTOR® -
CDPS Certified Default Property Specialist
GRI: Graduate, Realtor® Institute,
CRS: Certified Residential Specialist,
ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative,
CIPS: Certified International Property Specialist,
SRES: Seniors Real Estate Specialist,
SFR: Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification,
TRC: Transnational Referral Certification,
CDPE: Certified Distressed Property Expert,
CIAS: Certified Investor Agent Specialist,
CLHMS: Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist & Million Dollar Guild,
RCC: Residential Construction Certified,
CNHS: Certified New Home Specialist.
CRB: Council Of Real Estate Managers, Candidate.
Keller Williams Realty of Leesburg
50 Catoctin Circle NE, #101
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-342-8100 - Main
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Washington DC Music Marathon for a Cause
The Hard Rock Cafe (999 E St NW) in Washington DC will be holding a music marathon for a cause this weekend. More than 150 local area musicians as well as American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips and Season 10 finalist Haley Reinhart will be joining Pink Jams! for 39 hours and 59 minutes of music madness. This is the 13th annual Pinktober event the Washington DC Hard Rock Cafe has held. A portion of the proceeds raised from the just under 40 hour event will be donated to the City of Hope.
Phillip Phillips and Haley Reinhart will kick Pink Jams! off with their concerts at 7pm and 7:30pm, respectively, on Friday evening. More than 50 bands in all will be playing throughout the weekend, including Black Dog Prowl, The Dirty Jacks, ACES and 8s, Memphis 59, The Crimestoppers and Burntsystems. For a complete schedule of performances, please visit the Pink Jams! website. The grand finale to the Pink Jams! music marathon in Washington DC will be a final raffle and the official presentation of a check to the City of Hope at 12pm on Sunday.
Pink Jams! was founded in 2009 to bring breast cancer awareness to both men and women in the Washington DC area. The best chance for being treated and overcoming breast cancer is early detection. Waiting until you’re 40 to be screened for breast cancer may be too late. That’s why Pink Jams! promotes self exams as well as learning about your family’s history with cancer well before you turn 40.
The City of Hope has been one of the leaders in research of disease pathology, treatment and cures for more than 100 years, including breast cancer. Come to the Washington DC music marathon for a cause, Pink Jams!, this Friday evening through Sunday afternoon to help raise money for breast cancer research. To purchase your tickets online, please click here.
Gene Mock, your source for real estate in Northern Virginia, South Carolina and Washington DC
Washington DC Movies in the Park
Watching movies under the stars is a time-honored American tradition ever since the drive-in movie was first created decades ago. Before the weather starts to get too chilly, Lamont Park will be holding a special Movies in the Park in Washington DC on each of the next two Fridays in a row (September 21 & 28, 2012). And you get to help choose what will be shown!
This year’s theme is 80′s cult classics. Mt. Pleasant Main Street is letting its guests decide the movie for the evening. All you have to do is go to the MPMS Facebook page and vote. Tomorrow’s selection (‘The Princess Bride’) has already been determined. But you can still vote for next week’s screening.
Washington DC’s Movies in the Park Selections:
- Raiders of the Lost Arc
- This is Spinal Tap
- The Princess Bride
- Ferris Buerler’s Day Off
- The Breakfast Club
- Back to the Future
Each Friday, the selected featured presentation will begin just after sunset, typically around 7:30pm. If it rains, however, the screening will be moved to Sunday at 7:15pm. A short local documentary from Hear Mount Pleasant, ‘Into the Lime Lite’, will also be shown during the evening. Lamont Park is located at 3213 Mount Pleasant St. Admission is absolutely free. Just make sure to bring a chair and/or blanket to watch the movie in comfort. If you bring a chair, please be considerate of others and sit towards the back so as not to impede anyone else’s viewing.
Bring the family to see ‘The Princess Bride’ this Friday in Lamont Park for Movies in the Park in Washington DC. If you don’t have the opportunity to attend this weekend, they will be holding another screening next weekend. You can still vote for what will be shown then on the Mt. Pleasant Main Street Facebook page. Enjoy an 80′s cult classic with the family for free!
Gene Mock, your source for real estate in Northern Virginia, South Carolina and Washington DC
Bands, Brews & BBQs in Northern Virginia
Is there a better way to celebrate the change of seasons than with bands, brews and BBQs in Northern Virginia? I think not! This Saturday, September 15, 2012, Old Town Manassas will be holding its 2nd annual Bands, Brews & Barbecue Festival. Both Main Street and Battle Street (from the RR tracks to Center St) will be taken over with revelers from 12pm to 7pm.
What goes into a Bands, Brews & BBQs Festival in Northern Virginia? Well, the name pretty much says it all. Live entertainment from Halfway to Concord, Kitty and the Fat Cats and Harlen Simple will start your toes to tappin’. Libations from local Northern Virginia breweries as well as standard drinking fare such as Budweiser will be available to quench your thirst. And, of course, there will be barbecue food galore to tantalize the tastebuds. You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to taste some of the delectable food offered up in the BBQ competition. And, for the shoppers, specialty vendors will be on-site, including Jamberry Nails, Party Potpourri, The Jewelry Depot and Stella & Dot.
If you’re interested in participating in the BBQ competition, please click here to download your entry form. Tickets for the Bands, Brews & BBQs in Northern Virginia are just $10 each for non-tasters. The “non-tasters” tickets do include BBQ sampling tickets. However, if you want a complimentary tasting glass, BBQ sampling tickets AND beer sampling tickets, it will cost you $20 per person for a “tasters” ticket. Tickets can be bought on through the Historic Manassas website or at the Manassas Train Depot (9431 W St).
Good music, great food and a fun time will be had by all at this weekend’s Bands, Brews & BBQs in Northern Virginia. Please remember that you must be 21 years of age or older with a valid photo ID to purchase and drink any alcoholic beverage. Drink responsibly so everyone can have a good time.
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Adams Morgan Day Festival in Washington DC
The longest running street festival in Washington DC is back this weekend. On Sunday, September 9, 2012, the 34th Annual Adams Morgan Day Festival comes to 18th Street in Washington DC. Festival goers will get to enjoy live music, local artists, good food and kid-friendly activities.
From 12pm to 7pm, 18th Street comes alive between Columbia Road and Florida Avenue in Washington DC. Listen to Jazz, Soul, R&B, Salsa, Caribbean, Blue Grass and Funk on one of two stages set up for the event. The Florida Stage will be set up on 18th St and Vernon St NW while the Columbia Stage will be set up at 18th St and Columbia Rd NW. The Zezeh Brazilian Dancers will perform live on the Florida Stage at 1pm. There’s even going to be a Salsa contest!
Arts on Belmont showcases original art in a variety of media, including jewelry, glassware, sculpture, photography and metalwork. Check out all things eco-friendly at the Green Pavillion. Learn about local Washington DC services, holistic treatments and lifestyle information at the Health and Fitness Pavillion. Even the kids can join in on the fun at the Kids Festival.
Admission is absolutely free of charge. However, you will have to pay for the fabulous food offered on-site. Celebrate the ethnic diversity we enjoy here in DC at the Adams Morgan Day Festival in Washington DC this Sunday, September 9th. All stores and cafes in the area will remain open during the festival. So, stop in.
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Northern Virginia’s Middle Eastern Food Festival
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Labor Day weekend? Do you love food? Northern Virginia’s Middle Eastern Food Festival comes to McLean, VA this Saturday and Sunday, September 1st & 2nd. Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church (8501 Lewinsville Rd) will be hosting this two day event celebrating the food and heritage of Middle Eastern people.
In addition to door prizes and a 50-50 raffle, there will be tons of activities for the kids to enjoy, such as the bouncy house and pony rides. Tours of the Byzantine Church will be available all weekend. Play backgammon and chess from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Learn to dance the Dabke, a traditional Arabic folk dance, from the professional Debkeh Dancers and Group Debkeh. To really get involved, join in on the Middle Eastern Hafli on Saturday from 6pm to 11pm with live music and dancing.
Throughout the entire weekend, Middle Eastern goodies, such as kabobs, falafel, spinach and meat pies and delicious Arabic pastries, will be made available for you to taste. An authentic Middle Eastern roast lamb dinner will be served from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday and 12pm to 6pm on Sunday for just $12 per person. Closing ceremonies will take place at 6pm on Sunday.
For a unique way to celebrate Labor Day this weekend and learn more about the food and culture of another country, consider attending Northern Virginia’s Middle Eastern Food Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 1st & 2nd. This marks the 19th year the festival has commenced in McLean, VA. Tasty food, games, vendors, live music and lots of dancing is a great way to mark Labor Day this year in Northern Virginia.
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Endless Summer Beach Party in Washington DC
Summer is almost over. But that doesn’t mean the fun is ending. L2 Lounge will be holding its annual Endless Summer Beach Party in Washington DC on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 8pm until 3am. Absolutely 100% of the proceeds from the evening will benefit Luke’s Wings, a charity organization that pays for the travel expenses of families of wounded soldiers so they can be with their loved ones while they recuperate from their injuries.
The theme of the evening is, of course, all about the beach. Dress up in your best St Tropez style and come to L2 Lounge, located at 3315 Cady’s Alley NW in Washington DC. But, please, no bathing suits. There will be cocktails, a limbo contest, plenty of beach-themed games and lots of music. Doors open 8pm. A $35 donation is requested per person at the door. Remember, all proceeds go to Luke’s Wings.
Non-profit Luke’s Wings was created based on the knowledge that a good support system is crucial in the recovery of wounded soldiers and veterans. Most of the time, soldiers end up thousands of miles away from their homes during their hospitilization and rehabilitation. Many military families are already strapped financially and cannot afford the cost to be by their hero’s side. Luke’s Wings not only pays for the family’s travel expenses, but, in cooperation with other non-profit organizations, they also find accommodations, meals and make other arrangements to ease the cost of travel.
Celebrate the end of summer and help raise money for a wonderful cause at the Endless Summer Beach Party in Washington DC this Friday, August 24th at L2 Lounge. 100% of the proceeds from the evening go to help unite families with their wounded soldiers thanks to Luke’s Wings.
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Northern Virginia Tobacco Harvest
Northern Virginia is steeped in history. Take a trip back in time to Colonial times at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm. This Saturday, August 18, 2012m you can help harvest tobacco the 18th century way in Northern Virginia.
Instead of just reading about history, get a hands-on, close-up look at a working 18th century farm. For just $3 for adults and $2 for kids, you and your family or friends will be helping clean, gather and hang tobacco plants to cure at this Northern Virginia farm. While you’re there, you will also see the Bradley family (represented by historically costumed interpreters) as they go about the regular day-to-day activities of a farm family living in 1771 Northern Virginia. The “Bradleys” are always happy to answer any questions “modern folk” may have.
Since this is a working representation of a historic farm, it changes with the seasons. This means that you will always get a different perspective of Northern Virginia Colonial farm family life every time you visit. Right now, crops are growing. The weeding and gardening must be done daily to keep the crops healthy and thriving.
History isn’t relegated only to dusty old books. Participate in the Northern Virginia tobacco harvest at Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean, VA this Saturday, August 18 from 1pm to 4pm. The Bradley family is the perfect host to show you what life on a Colonial farm in Northern Virginia in 1771 was really like.
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Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Riverfest
Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Riverfest comes to Bentonville, VA this Saturday, August 11, 2012. Riverfest is a way for all Northern Virginia citizens and visitors to learn more about the Shenandoah River as well as the ecological system surrounding it. All events are free and open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
Riverfest events will be held at the Raymond R Andy Guest State Park located at along of banks of the river’s South Fork. You can take a free canoe or tube trip along the river all day long. There is plenty of entertainment to be had at Northern Virginia’s Riverfest. Wild animal displays, fly-fishing demos, an aquatic bug demo and plenty of children’s activities are just some of the things to keep you occupied. Of course, there will be food, drinks and live music by The Dill Pickers & Church Street Project. While all events are free once you are inside the Shenandoah River State Park, you will still need to pay $8 per vehicle for admission and parking in the state park.
To be comfortable while enjoying Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Riverfest, it is highly recommended you wear sunscreen, wear river shoes or old tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, put on loose, light clothing to help cool off and bring plenty of water for drinking. All Riverfest visitors will receive a free trial membership to the Shenandoah Riverkeepers. They will also be entered into a drawing for a sport kayak.
Northern Virginia’s Shenandoah Riverfest takes place this Saturday, August 11th from 10am to 4pm. Learn more about nature in our beautiful Northern Virginia countryside and have a blast doing it. Riverfest will take place whether it rains or shines. So bring your family and friends out for a good time on the Shenandoah River.
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Fairfax County 4H Fair
This weekend is the Fairfax County 4H Fair and Frying Pan Park Farm Show in Northern Virginia. These two separate events have been grouped together to make for one fantastic weekend of family-friendly fun. The Fairfax County 4H Fair and Farm Show will take place at Frying Pan Farm Park located at 2709 W Ox Rd in Herndon, VA.
In addition to the animal exhibits created by local Northern Virginia 4H clubs, there will be plenty of food and carnival games as well as demos, exhibits and live music shows to keep fairgoers busy. Try your hand at some of the regular day-to-day chores farm families have to perform. Watch goat and cow milking demonstrations. View the dog and horse shows. Enjoy live performances by local clogging and dance troupes. Wagon rides, blacksmithing demos, bee keeping exhibits and an antique tractor pull are just some of the many things going on throughout the weekend.
Fairfax County 4H Fair hours are 9am to 9pm on Saturday, August 4th and 9am to 5pm on Sunday, August 5th. Admission to the fair is free. However, you must purchase ride tickets to be allowed access to any of the carnival rides on the grounds. Unlimited day passes for the rides are available at the box office for just $25 each. You must also pay to watch the antique tractor race on Saturday at 5pm. These tickets are just $7. Parking is $5 per vehicle.
The Fairfax County 4H Fair and Frying Pan Park Farm Show is a great way to spend the weekend with the family. City folks have an opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and have lots of fun in the process. Spend some time in the beautiful Northern Virginia countryside and learn what Fairfax County 4H clubs are all about.
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Shark Weekend in Washington DC
Just when you thought it was safe to back into the aquarium. It’s Shark Weekend in Washington DC. For anyone who enjoys a fascination with these amazing ocean predators, the National Aquarium in Washington DC will be celebrating Shark Weekend on Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 29th.
Learn more about these fascinating, often misunderstood creatures from leading experts, including their history, how they live their everyday lives and their habits. There will be a special shark scavenger hunt, shark-centric arts and crafts, an opportunity to watch them feed (2pm on Saturday) and the chance to touch an actual shark tooth. You can even make your very own shark T-shirt! After you’re done with your shark-tastic adventures, explore any of the four main exhibits featuring more than 1500 animal species. The National Marine Sanctuary exhibit, America’s Freshwater Ecosystems exhibit, Amphibians Gallery and Amazon River Basin Gallery are all fascinating showcases for some amazing water-dwelling animals. You can even watch aquarium workers feed the piranha on Sunday at 2pm.
Shark Weekend in Washington DC takes place from 10am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The aquarium itself will be open from 9am to 5pm. Admission is just $9.95 per adult, $8.95 for military members and seniors (ages 60+), $4.95 for kids ages 3-11 and free to all children under the age of 3. Get a safe, up close and personal look at the life, history and habits of the great predators of the ocean during Shark Weekend in Washington DC.
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