Tucked away in a remote setting of the floodplains along the Potomac River, Virginia bluebells made their ephemeral appearance just in time for the Bluebells & Bald Eagle Tour organized by Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Philanthropy Group. Held at Riverbend Park in Great Falls, the April 7 event benefited Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB). “We’re sold out already,” said “ June Kelly, Vice-President of GFFN Philanthropy, a half-hour before the tour started. Kelly said proceeds generated from ticket sales along with donations totaled $4,000 as of that morning. Kelly called out the generous $500 sponsor of the event, Roy Melloni, Vice President of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty based in McLean. “In a COVID year, GFFN Philanthropy has far exceeded our expectations....

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