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World’s Largest Steam Locomotive ‘Big Boy No. 4014’ Preparing for ‘Four Corners’ 2024 Tour

MaryO ♦ November 4, 2023 ♦ Leave a comment

Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails in 2024 for a tour celebrating the railroad’s deep history and connection to communities, and its employees. The tour is expected to reach all four corners of Union Pacific’s 23-state system with anticipated stops in: “As we move forward …

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Fans Welcome Big Boy No. 4014’s Return

MaryO ♦ January 31, 2014 ♦ Leave a comment

It was a historic day for Union Pacific’s steam program. After months of preparation, UP’s Big Boy No. 4014 returned to the national rail network in the early morning hours of Jan. 26, 2014, to the applause of the hundreds of rail fans on hand to experience the moment. The mammoth steam locomotive departed …

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🛐 Hymn History: Standing on the Promises
The Pender UMC Traditional Service Middle Hymn “Standing on the Promises”, Sunday February 25, 2024 was played by Hetty Jacobs on piano and sung by the Sanctuary Choir and congregation. This was the second Sunday in Lent.
🌱 Seed/Plant Swap, Today
Thinking of starting a flower or vegetable garden? Stop by the Reston Library for seeds! If you have any extra flower/vegetable seeds or plants of your own, please bring them along to share with the community.
😎 Vacation Bible School (VBS) Registration is Open
Here, in this vibrant hub of heroism, young and old heroes alike answer the call of duty, joining forces to lend their extraordinary talents to Hero Teams across the globe. Whether it’s solving perplexing puzzles, battling dastardly villains, or rescuing those in peril, these superheroes are always ready to save the day with a dash […]
🐤 One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, Today
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to […]
🥮 HopeFest 2024, May 11
Join us for a recovery and family friendly festival with food, fun, and fellowship. All proceeds will help others access the hope of recovery, connection, and peer support.
🌻 Make a Flower, Plant a Flower, April 21
Get ready to dive into a world of creativity and greenery as we come together to craft beautiful flowers and nurture our environment!
🌱 Community Plant Swap, Seed Library and Master Gardener Help Table, April 20
Get ready to dive into a world of creativity and greenery as we come together to craft beautiful flowers and nurture our environment!
🌏 Earth Day Fairfax 2024, April 20
Spring is on the way and that means Earth Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendar and make your plans to join Fairfax County’s largest, family-friendly Earth Day extravaganza at Sully Historic Site on Saturday, April 20. Celebrate Earth Day with a fantastic time filled with games, entertainment, food and a variety of […]
👄 Lava Lip Gloss Lab, April 21
BlackGirlScientist, LLC. will sponsor a FREE STEM Workshop (Lava Lip Gloss Lab) at Pender UMC for the maximum of 30 middle school age girls. The goal will be to expose young girls to STEM through an interactive workshop.
🚌 Stuff the Bus Rescheduled for April 20
All Stuff the Bus events scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 have been postponed due to inclement weather. Rescheduled dates will be posted to this page when available.