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What I Like About You

By Animal Welfare League of Alexandria | Saturday, May 18

The What I Like About You adoption event begins May 16 and runs through May 21 at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter.
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Star Wars Kid Speaks Out Against Cyberbullies

By uKnowKids | Friday, May 17

Have you heard of the Star Wars Kid? Learn how one child dealt with intense cyberbullying, and see if your kid would be prepared to handle it.
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Why Pheed will Replace Your Child's Facebook and Instagram

By uKnowKids | Thursday, May 16

How Pheed is poised and ready to be the next big social media site.
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King Street Cats' Cat of the Week: Smokey Joe

By Mary Beth Corrigan | Friday, May 17

KSC is a no-kill all-volunteer non-profit cat rescue.
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