MONDAY, FEB 8TH--We will be closing at 4:30PM.

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VERY SERIOUS FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL (FCPS) BUDGET SITUATION. It has become widely circulated that the FCPS Elementary Band and String programs were named in a Strawman Poll as possible cuts to this year's FCPS budget. This cut would entirely eliminate the elementary band and strings programs, and consequently would destroy band and strings on all levels in Fairfax County. THE IMPACT OF A CUT OF THIS MAGNITUDE WOULD AFFECT ALL FINE ARTS PROGRAMS ON ALL LEVELS. We are determined to keep ALL FCPS programs for students intact. Please help!  Please sign the Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education (FACE) Petition link below.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/save-our-fairfax-county-public-schools-band-and-strings-programs.

Upcoming Important Dates:
• February 23—County Executive Releases FY 2011 Advertised County Budget.
• March 9—County Board of Supervisors Advertises Tax Rate.
• April 6—School Board Presents Budget to County Board of Supervisors.
• April 6 through 8—County Board of Supervisors Budget Public Hearings.
• April 27—County Board of Supervisors Approves County Budget, Tax Rate Resolution, and Transfer Amount to Schools.
• May 11 and 12—School Board Budget Public Hearings (Jackson Middle School).
• May 13—School Board Budget Work Session (Gatehouse Administration Center, room 1600).
• May 20—School Board Adopts Approved Budget.

Want to Get Involved?
• Learn more at the FCPS budget web site
   http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011.htm 
• Attend School Board meetings
• Speak at a School Board public hearing
   www.fcps.edu/schlbd/requestspeak.htm
• Speak at a Board of Supervisors public hearing
  www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/speaker_bos.htm

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We presently have openings for Music Lessons.  Give us a call or e-mail David at david@kingstowneacousticmusic.com more information or to schedule a lesson.

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Don't forget our Awesome Open Bluegrass Jam—1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, from 1—5pm. Slow Jam for Beginners 1—2pm.

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In brief, you should know the following about us: our company was established in 2006 and has been responsible for providing outstanding musical instruction and sales ever since. Our specialty is in the area acoustic music instruments. Our regular customers particularly value our instruction as well as the combination of quality and value of the instruments we stock.

Hours: 
Monday-Friday, 10:00am—9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am—6:00pm
Sunday, noon—5:00pm

Our e-mail address: david@kingstowneacousticmusic.com

If you are not familiar with our company and your first contact with us is online: We would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.