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Vegan Advocates Protest Chicken Farm — Bethesda-based nonprofit Farm Animal Rights Movement is against the use of animals for food. On Wednesday, a few members took to Perdue Farms in Salisbury, headquarters of the chicken processing company, to protest any animal having “its life or death decided by people.” Perdue says it treats its chickens humanely. [Delmarva Daily Times]

Dance Bethesda Accepting Applications — The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District is accepting applications for the 10th annual Dance Bethesda Concert, set for March 7 and 8 next year at the Round House Theatre. Dance companies and choreographers in Maryland, D.C. or Virginia are eligible to audition. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 22. [Bethesda Urban Partnership]

Invasive Weed Removal At Norwood Park — The Little Falls Watershed Alliance is hosting an invasive weed removal from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at Norwood Park in Chevy Chase. Meet at the end of Willett Parkway where the Little Falls Trail starts up the hill. Pre-approved SSL hours are available. [Little Falls Watershed Alliance]

Whitman Grad Finally Healthy At Duke — Walt Whitman 2009 grad Anthony Young-Wiseman has endured a long road back from a series of knee issues in his football career at Duke. The redshirt senior safety is finally back on the field full-time. [The Gazette]

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