
Stairway to Heaven, the Song Everyone Loves to Hate
50th Anniversary of the Song is Upon Us.
Stairway to Heaven turns 50

Herndon Dancer Wins Irish Dance Competition
Five dancers from the McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance brought home first place trophies from the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) Southern Region Oireachtas, held in Orlando the first week of December.
Appetite: Stomping Ground Owner to Launch New Eatery with Mae’s Market and Café in Alexandria
Sometimes, the time is right even when it doesn’t seem like the time is right at all.

Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go Adds Takeout Dinner Deal for Single Diners
60+ restaurants to participate Jan. 22 – Feb. 7, 2021
For an extended two-week period, more than 60 restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia, will offer a $49 takeout, delivery or curbside pick-up dinner for two during Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go, Jan. 22 – Feb. 7, 2021.
West Springfield Rotary Club Hosts Discussion on U.S. – China Relations
“The U.S. needs to stop thinking of China as a source of cheap goods and realize that China in fact is a threat to our economy and to our values,” according to Clyde Prestowitz, a noted expert on Asia.

Suffragist Memorial Construction Makes Progress
Those visiting Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton, can see progress toward completion of the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
‘Using 21st-Century Technology on a 19th-Century House’ in Fairfax City
Uncovering Civil War graffiti at Fairfax’s Historic Blenheim
At Fairfax City’s Historic Blenheim, technology is meeting history, and Mike Toth is the modern-day archaeologist making it happen.
Snowflake Trail Scavenger Hunt Extended
The Fairfax County Park Authority has extended its free scavenger hunt, the Snowflake Trail, through Jan. 31.
Activities, Entertainment Available with Zoom
Three local groups have joined together to offer Zoom lecture and videos to residents during this time of quarantine and social distancing.

Artistic Endeavors for January: Montgomery County and the C&O Canal Trust
Two contests open
Montgomery County and the C&O Canal Trust have each announced art contests, open to all, to promote ongoing programs.

Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News and Notes
Permanent restaurant closures, temporary shutdowns for renovations AND a winter showcase of local restaurants (and their takeout fare): It’s been a busy week since the new year began.

Burke, Springfield, Herndon, Cabin John Irish Dancers Win Championship
Eight-year-old Ciara Foley, Burke, and nine-year-old Gabby Brown, Springfield, were among five dancers from McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance to bring home a championship title from the annual Oireachtas.
Snowflake Trail Fun by Cub Run RECenter
The Fairfax County Park Authority is offering a free scavenger hunt with video clues in the Cub Run Stream Valley.

Star Light, Star Light But No Star Tonight in Arlington
Your car lines up to join the search for the winter star that used to light up the sky, “giving a glorious aura and making you feel complete.
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