Schools
The Yorktown High School Marching Patriots recently competed in the U.S. Scholastic Band Association's (USSBA) Virginia State Championships in Salem, Va., earning second place in Class 4A and narrowly
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Pet of the Week
To meet these or any other animals available for adoption, visit the animal shelter at 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington. It is open for viewing from noon-7 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesdays)
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Bulletin Board
Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any
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Class Offers Opportunity To Learn Voice Overs
Ever wonder who does that voice on those medicine advertisements or perhaps considering a career out of talking? Voice Coaches’ introductory class "Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with your Voice"
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Lois Goodfellow Parker
Lois Goodfellow Parker, 97, died early Saturday morning Oct. 31 due to complications of pancreatic cancer. She died in her sleep at Mount Vernon Hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1912 in Gracemont, Okla.
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Seasonal Dress-Up
Joan Marieo Connell, Mattie Zehrt and Megan Mazel are at Halloween Festival in Pentagon Row, Arlington.
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‘Pink Jams!’
Christa Floresca was deeply affected when she lost her friend, Jen, to breast cancer on Aug. 1, 2007. "It took me two years to decide what I wanted to do with that grief," said Floresca. Pink Jams!, a
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Hunting for Literary Treasure
Online bookseller Sally Bosley knew the etiquette for saving her spot at the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library book sale: 24 hours before the sale began, she placed a cardboard box affixed
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Green Choices
"That’s it in a nutshell, that Earth is one living system," said Martin Ogle, chief naturalist of the Northern Virginia Park Authority. Ogle recommends using Gaia theory and principles to guide the development
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True Blue
Defying a Republican sweep of statewide offices on Election Day, Arlington County retained its status as a Democratic stronghold last week. County voters delivered victories to every Democratic candidate
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Business Notes
Know of something missing from our Business Notes? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve
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Pets of the Week
To meet these or any other animals available for adoption, visit the animal shelter at 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington. It is open for viewing from noon-7 p.m. on weekdays (closed on Tuesdays)
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Bulletin Board
Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any
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Versatility in Clothing
"I feel better about my day when I look good," said Francisco Samayoa. In his job as a tax specialist for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Arlington, Samayoa has to wear a shirt and tie. But Samayoa
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, Nov. 16-20:
Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S.
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Official Launching of Dual Building
Using oversized pairs of scissors and celebrating the end of construction that began in May of last year, county officials and representatives of the school system symbolically cut a bright ribbon, officially
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Celebrating Day of the Dead
For the 6th annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Arlington Arts Center, local artist David Amoroso created interactive altars and paintings to honor and remember deceased loved ones. Claire
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McDonnell Proves To Be ‘Fairfax’s Own’
Many independent polls had predicted for weeks that former Attorney General Bob McDonnell (R) would beat Democrat Creigh Deeds in the Virginia’s gubernatorial election Nov. 3.
But few local Republican
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Stimulating Rosslyn
County officials have wanted to add a new entrance to the Rosslyn Metro station since 2002, when the idea was first added to the capital improvement program. Since then, ridership has been steadily increasing
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2009 Election Returns
Follow the links below to view the Virginia Board of Elections updates:
To view precinct by precinct election results, all offices, all races, click
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Sportsmanship, Heart and Soul of High School Sports
When Mark Gjormand’s Madison High baseball team would meet up against local Vienna area rival Oakton in past years, the two squads would leave everything on the field. Both the Warhawks and the Cougars,
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Private School Search Timeline
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A Look at Trends in College Costs
Every year since 1998, the College Board has published a new edition of “Trends in College Pricing,” providing information on prices for tuition and fees and room and board at colleges and universities.
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Schools
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
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Calendar
Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication.
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, Nov. 9-14:
Senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 S. Pershing Dr.;
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Bulletin Board
Sunday/Nov. 1
Race for a Cause. 8 a.m. Acumen Solutions, a leading business and technology consulting firm, will hold its Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause 8K on Sunday, Nov. 1 in Arlington.
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If They Build It, Will You Come?
Many local private schools are in the midst of fundraising for or have recently completed a major construction project, though the private school officials have said they are not in an “arms race” when
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34th Marine Corps Marathon
Montel Williams, former marine and daytime talk show host, gives an motivational speech to the marathon’s runners.
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A Night To Decide D.C.’s Funniest Feds
John Quirk said he was absolutely terrified his first time. "I still couldn’t tell you what I said that night. I was blinded by the spotlight and vaguely remember hearing chuckles emerging from the darkness."
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Impact of Concussions
West Potomac linebacker Matthew Voltmer ended up on the ground on Aug. 14 and he doesn’t remember how he got there.
It was a morning session during two-a-day practices at the high school in Mount Vernon,
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Getting in to U-Va.
Like most elected officials in Northern Virginia, Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) expects to hear a lot of gripes from his constituents about local transportation woes.
But in late summer, as Hugo was beginning
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How Virginia Compares for Accepting In-state Students
Virginia’s most competitive public universities and colleges often accept fewer in-state students than other high-profile state schools. Here is a comparison of Virginia schools rankings according to
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Fiscally, It’s That Bad
With the county manager expected to present a proposed budget in February, the County Board last weekend adopted a budget guidance that requests a budget for fiscal year 2011 budget no greater than the
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Creating Her Own Space
When Deborah McDysan and her husband David were designing their home in Great Falls, one major component was to be the art studio where she would ply her trade. Now, products of the studio have spread
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Custom Dream House in Shades of Green
One sure way to acquire a house that knows everything about your needs is to build it yourself. Or, more specifically, to team up with an architect-- who scrupulously observes to how you live, is versed
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"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs, Nov. 2-7.
Remembering the good old days series begins Monday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th Street.
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Freedomwalk
U.S. Freedomwalk Festival Volunteers Matt Pernick, Jim Geith, Sharon Miller, Regina Overholt and Gin Armacost are at the Holiday Inn-Rosslyn last weekend.
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Sharing Love of Horses
Cast members from "Cavalia" and members of Virginia-based therapeutic riding center "Simple Changes" gathered for a meet-and-greet on Thursday, Oct. 8, under the show’s White Big Top in Pentagon City.
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Treats for Soldiers
Want to ward off stomachaches or cavities from Halloween treats?
Then, drop off that candy to Fairlington Dental at 4850 A South 31st St. on Nov. 2 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for his trick-or-treat
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Band Fundraiser
Chris Kyser, '10 (left) and Mitchell Whittington, '12 (right) were among the Yorktown Band members stopping at houses Oct. 3 as part of the band’s fundraiser. Those residents who weren’t visited can still
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Tolliver Honored With Virginia Heritage Award
Roy Odell "Speedy" Tolliver of Arlington was awarded the state's first Virginia Heritage Award at The Richmond Folk Festival on Oct. 9.
The Virginia Heritage Awards honors Virginia masters of the traditional
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‘Dress for Yourself’
"I dress for myself," said Aminata Coly, adding "the way I look is the way I feel." Coly works as a sales manager for Macy’s Department Stores at the Ballston location. The busy mother of a 10-year-old
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Bulletin Board
Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any
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School-Based Oktoberfest
Chandra Davis, Melody Ballestros, Luis Ortiz, Jessica Ortiz and Linda LaCot are at Oktoberfest inside St. Charles School on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Lander: Unopposed for School Board
James Lander is facing a drastically different race for the school board this year. He is running unopposed, compared to last year when he lost in a six-way race for two seats.
"As a candidate you
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Green Party candidate challenges incumbent.
Green Party candidate John Reeder is challenging incumbent Jay Fisette in this year’s election for the Arlington County Board. Although he lost the race last year, he earned about 21 percent of the vote
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Race for County Board
The incumbent for the County Board, Jay Fisette, is keeping the theme he focused on in other elections: sustainability. He is concentrating this idea on the budget and the environment.
"We are in some
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