Whether domesticated pet or wild critter, animals never cease to amuse or interest. If you have pet tales or Animal Planet adventures, come here to share your thoughts, crazy animal video links, whatever. Dog walking to bird watching to African safari -- from the Washington Zoo to the Costa Rican rain forest -- Raceway Farmers who can't get enough of furry or feathery beasts unite... (Note: This site is visible read only to those without a password)

This is the place to discuss community service opportunities and experiences in Lorton and greater Fairfax County. Do you serve your community already in some meaningful way? Would you like a neighbor to come along? Are there scout projects or school related projects which could be expanded using this site? Speak up and be heard! (Note this discussion group is visible, read-only, to those without passwords.)

There are multiple boy & girl scout groups represented in Raceway Farms. This group aims to unify their efforts in community service and fun! (Note this discussion group is available without password access--read only.)

This discussion group is for runners of all ages and abilities to share notes on local running/jogging routes, races in which they may be participating, deals on gear, etc. Jump right in with your running repartee! (Note: This discussion group is available to those without password access--read only.)

Are you an artist? an art lover? a musician? a music fan? Have you seen any great exhibits, concerts, or movies in the area that you'd like to recommend to your neighbors? This is the place to talk up local dinner theater or share your artistic musings.

This discussion group is for those who fish, hunt, hike, whitewater raft and otherwise get out there into the great wide open for adventures of all sorts. Jump in with your biggest fish tale, or news of your latest family camping trip! (Note this discussion group is available to those without password access--read only.)

Share recipes and cooking secrets with your friends and neighbors. Describe ethnic delicacies about which your neighbors may be unfamiliar. Brag about your most recent cooking and baking victories or green grocer finds. Wine tasting, pairing, etc. This is the place.

Are you a Redskins fan? Nationals? Caps? Wizards? United? Hawks? Do you golf? Bowl? Swim? Play lacrosse or rugby? Some other sport? This discussion group may spin off into separate discussion groups on golfing (45 holes minutes away on Ft Belvoir), football, soccer, hockey or the like. But for the time being, this space is a good place to let your inner sports caster run amok. Let's get the chatter started. (Note this discussion group is available to those without password access--read only.)

Spring planting and fall fertilizing success stories. Share with your neighbors about plants that do well in Raceway Farms soil. Recommend a great gardening web site, a yard or tree service, book, or television program...or just praise a neighbor's fastidious yardwork. Go for it green thumbed people!