Stories for August 2009

Thursday, August 27

Classified Advertising

Wednesday, August 26

Fine Art

Spirits in a Bottle

Calendar

Dog Days of Summer

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Finalists announced for 7th Annual Trawick Prize

At the Workhouse

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Bulletin Board

T.C. Williams QB Hargrove leaves scrimmage with fractured wrist

Bray takes over at quarterback, Titans beat Centreville

T.C. Williams QB Hargrove leaves scrimmage with fractured wrist

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

It’s a Wrap for Keegan in Arlington

After This Weekend, Company Performs Across the River.

It’s a Wrap for Keegan in Arlington

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Tuesday, August 25

Sports Briefs for Centre View-North Aug. 19-26

Sports Briefs for Centre View-South Aug. 19-26

New Offense Spreads Gar-Field for 55 Points

New passing offense gives Bruins hope for successful season.

New Offense Spreads Gar-Field for 55 Points

Panthers Look To Rush to Victory

After losing key players in the off season, Paul VI looks to rushing tandem to carry the load.

Panthers Look To Rush to Victory

Team Virginia Sweeps Series in Dominican Republic

Area team wins all six games.

Team Virginia Sweeps Series in Dominican Republic

Lady Spartans Shutout Hawks in Scrimmage

Strong defense and goaltending helps Spartans to 1-0 victory.

Lady Spartans Shutout Hawks in Scrimmage

Burke Sports Briefs Aug. 19-26

Springfield Sports Briefs Aug. 19-26

Calendar

Freshmen Learn Life Lessons through Football

Hard first day of practice makes some realize there’s more to football than football.

Freshmen Learn Life Lessons through Football

Bruins Golf Coach Leaves after Six Seasons

Karl Kerns led Lake Braddock to three consecutive district titles.

Bruins Golf Coach Leaves after Six Seasons

Anniversary

Sports Biefs

Yorktown’s Kyle Bailey Injured

Sports Biefs

Offensive Line Strength of West Potomac Offense

The Mount Vernon football team has many talented skill position players to distribute the ball in its no-huddle spread offense.

Offensive Line Strength of West Potomac Offense

West Springfield Edges Out TC in Volleyball Scrimmage

Lady Titans return four players from last season.

West Springfield Edges Out TC in Volleyball Scrimmage

Titans Look To Run Past Opponents

T.C. Williams looks to exploit mismatches with spread offense.

Titans Look To Run Past Opponents

W-L Football Team Looking To Improve

Generals struggle in scrimmage against West Potomac.

W-L Football Team Looking To Improve

High-Octane Offense Garners Silver

Area hockey players do battle at State Wars Roller Hockey Tournament.

High-Octane Offense Garners Silver

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Calendar

Wednesday, August 19

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Bulletin Board

Classified Advertising

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Bulletin Board

Tuesday, August 18

Three Golfers Qualify for U.S. Senior Amateur

West, Tallent card 67, King shoots 71.

Three Golfers Qualify for U.S. Senior Amateur

Calendar

'All Geared Up' Members To Host Soccer Camp

Registration open for Saturday event in Sterling.

'All Geared Up' Members To Host Soccer Camp

Jane Austen Ball at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Gymnast Competes With Olympians

Lorton native says goal is to compete at 2012 Olympic Games in London

Gymnast Competes With Olympians

More Than A Bio-Play

Mae West Obsession Is Just the Start in "Dirty Blonde."

More Than A Bio-Play

Coach Charged With Online Solicitation

Police say Woodson assistant wrestling coach solicited minor online.

Coach Charged With Online Solicitation

Calendar

Sports Brief

Chantilly Falls to Georgia in Regional Finals

Trip to Williamsport spoiled by two runs allowed after controversial no-call.

Chantilly Falls to Georgia in Regional Finals

Calendar

Brit Kelly Puts Faith Before Basketball

Former Hayfield basketball player, Brit Kelly chooses Shaw University, south's oldest historically black college, over PAC-10 schools.

Brit Kelly Puts Faith Before Basketball

T.C. Williams Quarterback Position Up for Grabs

Seniors Hargrove, Bray can prove themselves during scrimmages.

T.C. Williams Quarterback Position Up for Grabs

Sports Brief

Arlington Sports Briefs

Centre View North-South Briefs

Fine Arts

Calendar

Spartan Golfers Scramble In Season Opener

Spartans earn win over Annandale and one-stroke loss to Lake Braddock in tiebreaker.

Spartan Golfers Scramble In Season Opener

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Wednesday, August 12

23rd Annual Young at Art Exhibit

Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Business Notes

Performing at Jazz Dance World Congress

Old Town

Taking on Goshen Scout Reservation

Dirty Dogs Draw in Dollars

Parklawn Holds National Night Out

Worth Noting

Bulletin Board

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Dewey, MacQuilliam Engaged

Artful Pathway

Faith Notes

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Calendar

Teens Grow (A Little) In Comedy

Zemfira Stage Offers "Vanities" at the Lyceum.

Teens Grow (A Little) In Comedy

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Bulletin Board

People Notes

Tuesday, August 11

Premiere Dance Showcase in Reston

Fairfax Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

Hot Start at Cougar Classic

Local golfers return to action with Oakton’s annual tournament at International Country Club.

Hot Start at Cougar Classic

MMA: Not For Adults Only

With mixed martial arts boom, Reston resident’s gym offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program.

MMA: Not For Adults Only

Bruins, Stallions Challenged Early

Area golf teams take to difficult International Country Club course for Cougar Classic.

Bruins, Stallions Challenged Early

‘We're Here to Play Baseball’

Chantilly American Majors All-Stars shock themselves with performance at regional tournament.

‘We're Here to Play Baseball’

Centre View-South Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

Centreville's Ferrick Steps Down

Head coach of Wildcat softball team, 13-year veteran Rich Ferrick, relinquishes position.

Centreville's Ferrick Steps Down

Less Depth, Same Talent

All five Bulldogs shoot in the 70s and Tim Ritter wins individual title at Cougar Classic.

Less Depth, Same Talent

Ram Golfers Pass Patience Test

Despite less-than-ideal day at Cougar Classic, Robinson golf, optimistic for season, takes second.

Ram Golfers Pass Patience Test

MMA: Not For Adults Only

With mixed martial arts boom, Reston resident’s gym offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program.

MMA: Not For Adults Only

Wolverine Golfers Look To Learn

At annual Cougar Classic, West Potomac gets sneak peak at its competition.

Wolverine Golfers Look To Learn

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Alexandria Little League and more

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Reston/Herndon Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

O’Leary Takes Holden Cup

Alexandria native finishes close behind in ninth.

O’Leary Takes Holden Cup

New W-L Pool Makes a Splash

State-of-the-art facility opened on July 14, drawing positive reviews from swimmers.

New W-L Pool Makes a Splash

Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

Springfield Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

One More Wahl in Wrigley

West Springfield pitcher Bobby Wahl makes trek to Chicago for showcase baseball game.

One More Wahl in Wrigley

Burke Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

Vienna/Oakton/McLean/Great Falls Sports Briefs

Lange booked and more

Vienna/Oakton/McLean/Great Falls Sports Briefs

Centre View-North Sports Briefs (Aug. 12-19)

Arlington Sports Briefs

New girls' basketball coach and more

Arlington Sports Briefs

Friday, August 7

SYA: Get Involved in Youth Sports

Childcare Centers

Stepping Back Into History

Political Groups

Be a Part of Centreville Day

To Be Thai Is Authentic Thai

Clifton Groups

Clubs and Organizations

Demographics: Numbers Tell the Tale

Be Active in the Community

Faberge Eggs Go Patriotic

Russian egg maker Ilya Abelsky shows designs at B&C Jewelers on King Street.

Faberge Eggs Go Patriotic

Park Plans and Recreation

Where to Find Dance Classes

Local Libraries

Where Seniors Can Find Recreation

Greenbriar Groups

Bull Run Park Offers Fun

Where To Go Horseback Riding

CCF Rekindles its Spark, Looks Forward to a New Centreville Day

Elected Officials

Families Promote Peace in the Middle East

School Notes

Carl Sandburg Students Debut at the White House

Aiding Rising Hope

42 More Graduates

Bulletin Board

The Alliance Theatre

Wanna Have Fun?

Calendar

Citizen Groups

Places of Worship, New and Planned

Seminary Valley

Thursday, August 6

Public Schools

By The Numbers

Community Centers

Taxes & Fees

Health

Parks

New Resident's Checklist

Parks

Supervisors

Libraries

Fire and Rescue

Important Numbers

Supervisors

Courts

General Assembly

2009 Elections

School Board

General Assembly

Adventures

Things to Do

Cars

School Board

Civic Organizations

Faith

Community Center

Animal Care & Control

Calendar

Strange Encounter of a Reptilian Kind

Albee’s Pulitzer Winner “Seascape” At Gunston

Strange Encounter of a Reptilian Kind

Faith

Parks

Arts & Entertainment

Law Enforcement

Water and Sewer

Wednesday, August 5

Faith Notes

Business Notes

Pet of the Week

People Notes

Classified Advertising

Bulletin Board

School Notes

Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Connection

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Connection

Community Calendar

2009-10

Community Calendar

Bulletin Board

Tuesday, August 4

Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Fairfax Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Rocking Out on Friday Night Live

Every Friday in the summer, free concerts on the town green provide a gathering place for Herndon Community.

Rocking Out on Friday Night Live

Loudoun Athletes of the Week

The Loudoun County Hawks baseball team

Loudoun Athletes of the Week

Youth Opportunities Abound

Reston offers a variety of annual and weekly events for families with children.

Youth Opportunities Abound

Centre View-North Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Geting Involved In Community Life

Reston Association needs volunteers, committee members.

Geting Involved In Community Life

Burke Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Ride and Shine

Local bike shop sponsors Saturday morning rides for Reston residents.

Ride and Shine

A New, Burgundy and Gold, Loudoun Tradition

Since 2003, Redskins fans have flocked to Ashburn for the start of football season.

A New, Burgundy and Gold, Loudoun Tradition

The Sound of Music

Reston Town Center and Lake Anne Center sponsor free concert series.

The Sound of Music

Springfield Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Vienna/Oakton Sports Briefs

DCCL All Stars, youth baseball champions, and NOVA Senior Olympics

Vienna/Oakton Sports Briefs

Skolnitsky Starts Pro Journey

Fairfax grad gets shot at redemption at Redskins training camp.

Skolnitsky Starts Pro Journey

Communities of Worship

Centre View-South Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Fairfax Newcomer’s Guide to High School Sports

A Look at Reston Pre-History

Wiehle Town: A vision that did not materialize.

A Look at Reston Pre-History

2009 Elections

Centre View Newcomer’s Guide to High School Sports

Swimmers Steal Spotlight at All-Star Meet

New records set at end-of-season NVSL all stars meet.

Swimmers Steal Spotlight at All-Star Meet

Reston/Herndon Sports Briefs (Aug. 5-12)

Food Hits the Wall At Katie’s Coffee

New art exhibition features stuff you can eat.

Food Hits the Wall At Katie’s Coffee

Alexandria Sports Briefs

T.C. basketball clinic and senior swimming

Alexandria Sports Briefs

The Area's Oldest Junior Golf Tournament

Belle Haven CC hosts top local golfers at Bob Riley Junior Open.

The Area's Oldest Junior Golf Tournament

Gaelic Games Invade Alexandria

Hundreds turn out to show support for fast-growing Irish sports.

Gaelic Games Invade Alexandria

McLean/Great Falls Sports Briefs

DCCL All Stars, AAU basketball, NOVA Senior Olympics

McLean/Great Falls Sports Briefs

Homemade Breakfast in Herndon

Regulars love cozy atmosphere and attentive staff at Virginia Kitchen.

Homemade Breakfast in Herndon

Herndon’s Own ‘Turn-of-the-Century Saloon’

Ice House Café and Oyster Bar offers classy menu and live music.

Herndon’s Own ‘Turn-of-the-Century Saloon’

Reston/Herndon Newcomer’s Guide to High School Sports

Springfield Newcomer’s Guide to High School Sports

Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station Newcomer’s Guide to High School Sports

Public Schools

Where Everyone Is Treated Like ‘a Regular’

Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern takes its place as Herndon’s cozy hometown bar.

Where Everyone Is Treated Like ‘a Regular’

Burke Newcomer’s Guide to High School Sports

Schools

To Market, To Market

Reston farmers markets and craft market offer a variety of goods to local citizens