Gov. Tim Kaine presented Claremont Elementary School in Arlington with the Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Gold Award on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program promotes health and wellness in Virginia's public schools by encouraging good nutrition and increased physical activity. Schools earn either a bronze, silver, or gold award for best practices that promote healthy lifestyles while combating childhood obesity, hypertension, and other preventable diseases. The school is located at 4700 S. Chesterfield Road, Arlington.

Amy Leigh Vassallo, a resident of Arlington, has earned an Associate in Science from Excelsior College.

Yorktown High School Crew Wreath Sale! Consider supporting Yorktown Crew by purchasing a fresh and fragrant, decorated with pine cones and a red velvet bow, 24-inch balsam wreath. Wreaths are $23 for deliveries in the Arlington area, or $33 for shipments via UPS anywhere in the U.S. Proceeds help fund the purchase of needed boats and equipment and support the Yorktown Crew team of over 100 rowers. Wreaths will arrive the first week of December. To place an order, contact Karen Monborne at 703-534-5599 or mkmonborn3@comcast.net, by Nov. 7.

The Yorktown High School Marching Patriots Band will host this year’s Arlington Band Showcase, on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. This year’s program will feature marching bands from the county’s three high schools — Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown. Participating bands from the high schools will present their half-time marching shows. Performances by local middle school bands are also planned as part of the program that evening. Held at the Yorktown High School Stadium at Greenbrier Park, 2700 Greenbrier Street in Arlington. Go to www.yorktownband.org or call 703-228-5370.