Stories for July 2008

Stories for July 2008

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Thursday, July 31

Getting To Know ...

Bill Barlow, participant in Virginia Governor’s Foreign Language Academy.

Getting To Know ...

Faith Notes 8/1

Faith Notes 8/1

In League to Promote Art

Amateur artists band together to share views and work as Fairfax Art League.

In League to Promote Art

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 8/1

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 8/1

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Schools

Schools

Faith

Faith

Worship

Worship

Schools

Schools

Fairfax Embraces the Arts

Arts Council of Fairfax County supports local artists through grants, exhibitions and encouragement.

Fairfax Embraces the Arts

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Libraries

Libraries

Joy of Movement

Schools founded by two women spread love of dance to generations of Burke residents.

Joy of Movement

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

Clifton Elects Mayor, Town Council

Town of Clifton represented by mayor, six-member council

Clifton Elects Mayor, Town Council

Worship

Worship

Libraries

Libraries

Post Office

Post Office

Bulletin Board 8/1

Bulletin Board 8/1

Bulletin Board 8/1

Bulletin Board 8/1

Health Notes 8/1

Health Notes 8/1

Libraries

Libraries

Clifton, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar 8/1

Clifton, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar 8/1

Mayor, Council Govern City

Six-member council and mayor serve two-year terms.

Mayor, Council Govern City

Workhouse Offers Showcase for the Arts

New arts center in Lorton seeks to bring artists, viewing public closer together.

Workhouse Offers Showcase for the Arts

Public Libraries

Public Libraries

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 8/1

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 8/1

Joining Together To Promote Art

Springfield Art Guild uses whole community as its canvas.

Joining Together To Promote Art

Local Schools

Local Schools

Post Offices

Post Offices

Worship

Worship

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Community Center

Community Center

Portrait of an Artist

Carol Zeitlin has been teaching art to Burke residents, young and old, for 20 years.

Portrait of an Artist

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

We're Listening

Editorial

We're Listening

Post Office

Post Office

Public Safety

Public Safety

Libraries

Libraries

Public Safety

Public Safety

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Public Safety

Public Safety

Schools

Schools

By the Numbers

Census Data

By the Numbers

Post Office

Post Office

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Schools

Schools

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

Community Centers

Community Centers

Clifton, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar 8/1

Clifton, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar 8/1

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Public Safety

Public Safety

Worship

Worship

Wednesday, July 30

’Scooby-Doo Fun’ Premieres at Wolf Trap

’Instant Opera’ at children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods is kids-inspired improvisation.

’Scooby-Doo Fun’ Premieres at Wolf Trap

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Acoustic Jam

Acoustic Jam

Liquid Fire

Local glassworks creates artwork, offers classes for novice and advanced glass blowers.

Liquid Fire

Tuesday, July 29

T.C. Williams Names McKeag To Athletic Director Position

Former South County DSA to take over Titans on Aug. 18.

T.C. Williams Names McKeag To Athletic Director Position

Clubs & Organizations, July 30 - Aug. 5

Clubs & Organizations, July 30 - Aug. 5

Schools July 30-Aug. 5

Schools July 30-Aug. 5

Business Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Business Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Senior Living July 30-Aug. 5

Senior Living July 30-Aug. 5

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Snapshot

Snapshot

Calendar, July 30-Aug. 5

Calendar, July 30-Aug. 5

The Arts, July 30-Aug. 5

The Arts, July 30-Aug. 5

Masters of The Mural

Masters of The Mural

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Alexandria Bulletin July 31-Aug. 6

Alexandria Bulletin July 31-Aug. 6

Luau Night

Luau Night

An Authentic Space

Former Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald emerges to launch a new gallery.

An Authentic Space

Arlington Calendar July 30-Aug. 5

Arlington Calendar July 30-Aug. 5

Health Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Health Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

T.C. Williams Names McKeag To Athletic Director Position

Former South County DSA to take over Titans on Aug. 18.

T.C. Williams Names McKeag To Athletic Director Position

Masters of The Mural

Masters of The Mural

Business Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Business Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Volunteering, July 30-Aug. 5

Volunteering, July 30-Aug. 5

T.C. Williams Names McKeag To Athletic Director Position

Former South County DSA to take over Titans on Aug. 18.

T.C. Williams Names McKeag To Athletic Director Position

Health & Fitness Notes July 31-Aug. 6

Health & Fitness Notes July 31-Aug. 6

Civic Calendar, July 30-Aug. 5

Civic Calendar, July 30-Aug. 5

Faith Notes July 30-Aug. 5

Faith Notes July 30-Aug. 5

Volunteers July 31-Aug. 6

Volunteers July 31-Aug. 6

Goat Hill Park Completed

Goat Hill Park Completed

Classes & Workshops, July 30-Aug. 5

Classes & Workshops, July 30-Aug. 5

Column: Puppy Raisers Share Their Experiences

Column: Puppy Raisers Share Their Experiences

Camps & Schools, July 30 - Aug. 5

Camps & Schools, July 30 - Aug. 5

Faith Notes July 31-Aug. 6

Faith Notes July 31-Aug. 6

Health & Fitness Notes July 30-Aug. 5

Health & Fitness Notes July 30-Aug. 5

Dean Norton A Mount Vernon Treasure

The award-winning horiculturalist manages the gardens of the country’s first president.

Dean Norton A Mount Vernon Treasure

People Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

People Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Community Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Community Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Still Bringing the Mom and Pop’s Feel

A locally owned business attempts to still give a mom and pop feel to the Mount Vernon area.

Still Bringing the Mom and Pop’s Feel

Clubs & Organizations, July 30-Aug. 5

Clubs & Organizations, July 30-Aug. 5

School Notes July 31-Aug. 6

School Notes July 31-Aug. 6

Reporting from the Dugout

Reporting from the Dugout

Afro American Festival

Afro American Festival

Pet of the Week, July 30-Aug. 5

Pet of the Week, July 30-Aug. 5

Bulletin Board, July 30- Aug. 5

Bulletin Board, July 30- Aug. 5

Faith Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Faith Notes, July 30-Aug. 5

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 31-Aug. 6

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 31-Aug. 6

Weekends at the Farmer’s Markets

Weekends at the Farmer’s Markets

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 31-Aug. 6

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 31-Aug. 6

Who Blinked in ‘62?

Theater recreates missile crisis on stage.

Who Blinked in ‘62?

Moving Together

Riders gear up to compete in the Caroline Muldoon Pas de Deux Cup Challenge.

Moving Together

Old Town Ushers in August

The city celebrates the Irish, recognizes George Washington’s Fire Company and takes a trip back in time.

Old Town Ushers in August

Calendar July 30-Aug. 5

Calendar July 30-Aug. 5

Fluttering About Loudoun

Fluttering About Loudoun

Food & Drink, July 30-Aug. 5

Food & Drink, July 30-Aug. 5

Calendar July 31-Aug. 6

Calendar July 31-Aug. 6

Old Town Ushers in August

The city celebrates the Irish, recognizes George Washington’s Fire Company and takes a trip back in time.

Old Town Ushers in August

Calendar, July 30 - Aug. 5

Calendar, July 30 - Aug. 5

The Young And The Rocking

A local coffee shop puts on rock shows that attract a pre-college crowd

The Young And The Rocking

Fine Arts, July 30-Aug. 5

Fine Arts, July 30-Aug. 5

Monday, July 28

School Notes

School Notes

Military Notes

Military Notes

West Springfield Tabs Muir To DSA Position

Renowned field hockey coach, W.T. Woodson assistant DSA replaces O’Reilly.

West Springfield Tabs Muir To DSA Position

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Wednesday, July 23

Gallery, July 24-31

Gallery, July 24-31

Children's Concert

Children's Concert

Health, July 24-31

Health, July 24-31

Classes, July 24-31

Classes, July 24-31

Business, July 24-31

Business, July 24-31

Getting to Know Yorktown Sports

Yorktown’s 2008 baseball team became the first National District team to finish the regular season and tournament undefeated. The Patriots went on a 17-game winning streak before bowing out in the f

Getting to Know Yorktown Sports

A Meaningful Day on the Greens

The Special Olympics and Burke Lake Golf Course have partnered together since 2001.

A Meaningful Day on the Greens

Bulletin Board, July 24-31

Bulletin Board, July 24-31

How Do You Beat The Summer Heat?

Viewpoints

How Do You Beat The Summer Heat?

Calendar, July 24-31

Calendar, July 24-31

Senior Sluggers Put on Show

Northern Virginia Senior Softball hosts annual All-Star Game.

Senior Sluggers Put on Show

College Notes, July 24-31

College Notes, July 24-31

Around Town, July 24-31

Around Town, July 24-31

Senior Sluggers Put on Show

Northern Virginia Senior Softball hosts annual All-Star Game.

Senior Sluggers Put on Show

College Notes, July 24-31

College Notes, July 24-31

Senior Sluggers Put on Show

Northern Virginia Senior Softball hosts annual All-Star Game.

Senior Sluggers Put on Show

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Clubs & Organizations, July 24-31

Clubs & Organizations, July 24-31

Bulletin Board, July 24-31

Bulletin Board, July 24-31

College Notes, July 24-31

College Notes, July 24-31

Volunteers, July 24-31

Volunteers, July 24-31

Faith, July 24-31

Faith, July 24-31

Senior Living, July 24-31

Senior Living, July 24-31

Military, July 24-31

Military, July 24-31

College Notes, July 24-31

College Notes, July 24-31

Military, July 24-31

Military, July 24-31

People, July 24-31

People, July 24-31

People Notes, July 24-31

People Notes, July 24-31

Obituary: Bruce Byron Harding

Obituary: Bruce Byron Harding

People Notes, July 24-31

People Notes, July 24-31

Calendar, July 24-31

Calendar, July 24-31

Getting to Know Bishop O'Connell Sports

The Knights’ girls soccer program is an annual power, but the real dynasty is in softball, which eclipsed the 20-win plateau for the 16th straight year in 2008.

Getting to Know Bishop O'Connell Sports

Welcome to the Loudoun County

Welcome to the Loudoun County

Really Cool ACE Classes Starting

Learn how to cook or research your family tree.

Really Cool ACE Classes Starting

Renner Invited to Prestigious Prep Quarterback Camp

West Springfield QB at Elite 11 invitation-only camp.

Renner Invited to Prestigious Prep Quarterback Camp

Gas Saving Transportation

Loudoun County Public Transport and bike trails help residents save money on gas.

Gas Saving Transportation

Tuesday, July 22

Snapshots

Snapshots

Volunteers July 24-30

Volunteers July 24-30

Alexandria Bulletin July 24-30

Alexandria Bulletin July 24-30

Schools

Schools

People Notes, July 23-29

People Notes, July 23-29

Business Notes, July 23-30

Business Notes, July 23-30

Faith Notes, July 23-29

Faith Notes, July 23-29

Calendar, July 23-29

Calendar, July 23-29

Local Officials

Local Officials

Looking To Hear from Our Readers

Looking To Hear from Our Readers

Water & Sewer

Water & Sewer

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations

Yearly Calendar

Yearly Calendar

In With The New

Arlington is speckled with new public facilities.

In With The New

New Residents Checklist

New Residents Checklist

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Ashburn community retains family-friendly feel.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Getting to Know High School Sports

No school in the entire Northern Region has as many regional championships in basketball as Wakefield, with eight since 1951.

Getting to Know High School Sports

Parks & Rec

Parks & Rec

The Arts, July 23-29

The Arts, July 23-29

Calendary, July 23-29

Calendary, July 23-29

Business Notes, July 23-29

Business Notes, July 23-29

Schools July 24-30

Schools July 24-30

Vacation Bible School "Powerlab"

Vacation Bible School "Powerlab"

Faith Notes July 23-29

Faith Notes July 23-29

Arlington Health Resources

Arlington Health Resources

Post Offices

Post Offices

Classes & Workshops, July 23-29

Classes & Workshops, July 23-29

Camps & Schools, July 23-29

Camps & Schools, July 23-29

Executive Thoughts

County Executive Leggett addresses Potomac issues.

Executive Thoughts

Barbeque at the Windsor Firehouse

Barbeque at the Windsor Firehouse

A Sunday stroll down Allison Alley

A Sunday stroll down Allison Alley

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 24-30

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 24-30

Health & Fitness July 23-29

Health & Fitness July 23-29

Volunteering, July 23-29

Volunteering, July 23-29

Working At … St. Coletta’s Shop

Working At … St. Coletta’s Shop

Burke And Herbert Beats The Odds

Burke And Herbert Beats The Odds

Clubs & Organizations, July 23-29

Clubs & Organizations, July 23-29

Pet of the Week, July 23-29

Pet of the Week, July 23-29

Health Notes, July 23-29

Health Notes, July 23-29

Clubs & Organizations, July 23-29

Clubs & Organizations, July 23-29

Old Hands

And Mitch & Bill’s Exxon … since 1949

Old Hands

Schools, July 23-29

Schools, July 23-29

Obituary: Barbara McBride

Obituary: Barbara McBride

Civic Calendar, July 23-29

Civic Calendar, July 23-29

Bulletin Board, July 23-29

Bulletin Board, July 23-29

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 24-30

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 24-30

People, July 23-29

People, July 23-29

Senior Living July 23-29

Senior Living July 23-29

Faith Notes July 24-30

Faith Notes July 24-30

Fine Arts, July 23-29

Fine Arts, July 23-29

U.S. House of Representatives, 10th District

U.S. House of Representatives, 10th District

Power of the People

A look at a few McLean residents who impact daily life in the community.

Power of the People

Civic Organizations

Civic Organizations

State Officials

State Officials

Calendar of Events, Part 1

Calendar of Events, Part 1

Organizations

Organizations

Rokeby House Becomes Nation's Capital

Was Leesburg really the U.S. capital in 1814?

Rokeby House Becomes Nation's Capital

Arlington's Rock & Roll Heroes

Beneath staid, suburban Arlington exists a vibrant rock scene with a rich history.

Arlington's Rock & Roll Heroes

Animal Care & Control

Animal Care & Control

Post Offices

Post Offices

Community Center

Community Center

Getting to Know Washington-Lee Sports

Washington-Lee’s most famous athletic graduate isn’t remembered for his athletic prowess, though famed actor Warren Beatty (Class of 1955) was a solid football player

Getting to Know Washington-Lee Sports

Calendar of Events, Part 2

Calendar of Events, Part 2

Health

Health

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

School Board

School Board

Taxes & Fees

Taxes & Fees

Fairfax County's Key Contacts

Fairfax County's Key Contacts

Community Centers

Community Centers

Calendar July 24-30

Calendar July 24-30

Sundays At Overlook

Every Sunday, Potomac Overlook holds a family program.

Sundays At Overlook

Courts

Courts

Parks

Parks

Cars

Cars

Farmer's Markets

Farmer's Markets

Walking, Talking, Eating And Learning -- Old Town On The Hoof

A sidewalk-level view of Alexandria history and cuisine.

Walking, Talking, Eating And Learning -- Old Town On The Hoof

Walking, Talking, Eating And Learning -- Old Town On The Hoof

A sidewalk-level view of Alexandria history and cuisine.

Walking, Talking, Eating And Learning -- Old Town On The Hoof

Libraries

Libraries

Important Numbers

Important Numbers

Parks

Parks

Local Musician Performs

Local Musician Performs

The Big Issues

Some of the most talked-about subjects in easternmost Loudoun.

The Big Issues

County Government

County Government

What Is There to Do?

Five great things to do in the area.

What Is There to Do?

Pets

Pets

Welcome To Arlington

Welcome To Arlington

Faith

Faith

Public Schools

Public Schools

School Board

School Board

Voting

Voting

Fire & Rescue

Fire & Rescue

Library

Library

Food & Drink, July 23-29

Food & Drink, July 23-29

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

Public Schools

Public Schools

U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia’s 11th District

U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia’s 11th District

Faith

Faith

A Monumental Change

King Street intersection to be transformed by an obelisk and the debate it engenders.

A Monumental Change

County Government

County Government

Mt. Vernon -- Whiskey and Fables

Mt. Vernon -- Whiskey and Fables

Mt. Vernon -- Whiskey and Fables

Mt. Vernon -- Whiskey and Fables

Upcoming Local Races

Fairfax County votes Nov. 4

Upcoming Local Races

General Assembly

General Assembly

General Assembly

General Assembly

Faith

Faith

Fire & Rescue

Fire & Rescue

Libraries

Libraries

Seniors

Seniors

Power of the People

A look at a few Great Falls residents who impact daily life in the community.

Power of the People

U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District

U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District

2008: Five County Issues To Watch Out For ...

2008: Five County Issues To Watch Out For ...

Monday, July 21

Business Notes

Business Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Faith

Faith

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Military Notes

Military Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Vienna Youth Players Present Musical

Parks and Recreation program is in its 15th year.

Vienna Youth Players Present Musical

Issues To Watch In Arlington

Housing, schools and politics are among the major issues of the day in Arlington.

Issues To Watch In Arlington

Wednesday, July 16

Park, Kim Win Memorial Golf Tournament

Podolsky wins consolation finals.

Park, Kim Win Memorial Golf Tournament

Three Former Wolverines Sign With Schools

Gaylord, Jones headed to D-III; McDaniel will play in NAIA.

Three Former Wolverines Sign With Schools

Bogans Revisits Childhood Playground

Current Magic guard spends two-day clinic with Boys & Girls Club.

Bogans Revisits Childhood Playground

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Two locals boost Iroquois Nationals to bronze at U-19 World Games.

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Bogans Revisits Childhood Playground

Current Magic guard spends two-day clinic with Boys & Girls Club.

Bogans Revisits Childhood Playground

Park, Kim Win Memorial Golf Tournament

Podolsky wins consolation finals.

Park, Kim Win Memorial Golf Tournament

'Nats Tour Guide Adds to Legacy

Nationals Park Tour expands baseball fan's experience.

'Nats Tour Guide Adds to Legacy

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Two locals boost Iroquois Nationals to bronze at U-19 World Games.

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Getting to Know...

Amanda Clark, Fairfax native performing with the Pacific Northwest Ballet School.

Getting to Know...

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Two locals boost Iroquois Nationals to bronze at U-19 World Games.

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Lawson Named to First Olympic Team

Lawson Named to First Olympic Team

'Nats Tour Guide Adds to Legacy

Nationals Park Tour expands baseball fan's experience.

'Nats Tour Guide Adds to Legacy

Saunders Blanks National League in All-Star Debut

Saunders Blanks National League in All-Star Debut

Calendar

Calendar

Tuesday, July 15

People, July 16-22

People, July 16-22

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Senior Living July 17-22

Senior Living July 17-22

Clubs & Organizations, July 16-22

Clubs & Organizations, July 16-22

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Calendar July 16-22

Calendar July 16-22

Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Loudoun County citizens find many ways to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month.

Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Classes & Workshops, July 16-22

Classes & Workshops, July 16-22

Arlington Calendar July 17-22

Arlington Calendar July 17-22

Health, July 16-22

Health, July 16-22

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Majestics Nearing Season End

Majestics Nearing Season End

Community, July 16-23

Community, July 16-23

Graphic Judaism

Series examines Jewish faith in graphic novels.

Graphic Judaism

Clubs & Organizations, July 16-22

Clubs & Organizations, July 16-22

Calendar July 17-23

Calendar July 17-23

Volunteers July 17-22

Volunteers July 17-22

Health & Fitness July 17-23

Health & Fitness July 17-23

People, July 16-22

People, July 16-22

Health & Fitness July 17-22

Health & Fitness July 17-22

Faith, July 16-22

Faith, July 16-22

Faith Notes July 17-22

Faith Notes July 17-22

Obit: Barbara Hatton Dies

Obit: Barbara Hatton Dies

Volunteering, July 16-22

Volunteering, July 16-22

Faith Notes July 17-23

Faith Notes July 17-23

Pet of the Week, July 16-22

Pet of the Week, July 16-22

Schools, July 16-22

Schools, July 16-22

Business, July 16-22

Business, July 16-22

Volunteers July 17-23

Volunteers July 17-23

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 17-23

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 17-23

Business, July 16-22

Business, July 16-22

Camps & Schools, July 16-22

Camps & Schools, July 16-22

Military Notes

Military Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board, July 16-22

Bulletin Board, July 16-22

Alexandria Bulletin July 17-23

Alexandria Bulletin July 17-23

Loudoun Calendar, July16-22

Loudoun Calendar, July16-22

The Arts, July 16-22

The Arts, July 16-22

Ongoing Events, July 16-22

Ongoing Events, July 16-22

The Mike Stephens Project Performs

The Mike Stephens Project Performs

Swimming for a Worthy Cause

First annual South Run Swim-a-Thon raises money for Life with Cancer organization.

Swimming for a Worthy Cause

African Heritage Festival Turns 25

African Heritage Festival Turns 25

African Heritage Festival Turns 25

African Heritage Festival Turns 25

Vienna All-Stars Win District 7 Title

16-18 team goes 3-0 to advance to state tourney.

Vienna All-Stars Win District 7 Title

Swim Report, July 16: Vienna, Oakton

Swim Report, July 16: Vienna, Oakton

Graphic Judaism

Series examines Jewish faith in graphic novels.

Graphic Judaism

Food & Drink in Loudun, July 16-22

Food & Drink in Loudun, July 16-22

Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Loudoun County citizens find many ways to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month.

Celebrate the Great Outdoors

Calendar, July 16-22

Calendar, July 16-22

Food & Drink, July 16-22

Food & Drink, July 16-22

Swim Report, July 16: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton

Swim Report, July 16: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton

Monday, July 14

Faith

Faith

Health Notes 7/15

Health Notes 7/15

NVSL Swimming Report, July 16

NVSL Swimming Report, July 16

Over 100 Divers Compete At Annual 3-Meter Championship

Coonce top Arlington finisher with fifth place showing.

Over 100 Divers Compete At Annual 3-Meter Championship

Long Bridge Park No Longer A Long Shot

County board approves land-swap for projected $100 million recreation center.

Long Bridge Park No Longer A Long Shot

Local Charity to Hold Hockey Game and Silent Auction

Local Charity to Hold Hockey Game and Silent Auction

Calendar 7/15

Calendar 7/15

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes 7/15

Faith Notes 7/15

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/15

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/15

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/15

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/15

A Dream Role Comes True

Oakton’s Jennifer Lambert lands "a role of her dreams" in McLean Community Theater’s "Evita."

A Dream Role Comes True

Calendar

Calendar

A Scoop of Summer Goodness in a Cone

Locally owned ice cream parlors serve customers their cold flavorful desserts.

A Scoop of Summer Goodness in a Cone

Summer Samba Nights at Chima

Summer Samba Nights at Chima

Sunday, July 13

Baseball Is Back In Town

Aces offer a Major League alternative.

Baseball Is Back In Town

Q&A with Marymount Athletic Director

Bill Finney answers questions about challenges of heading up Division III athletic program.

Q&A with Marymount Athletic Director

Verdin On Verge of Lifelong Dream

Despite major surgery, local swimmer competing at Olympic Trials.

Verdin On Verge of Lifelong Dream

Spring Vaults Into Beijing

Despite repeated injuries, former Lake Braddock gymnast makes Olympic team.

Spring Vaults Into Beijing

Baseball Is Back In Town

Aces offer a Major League alternative.

Baseball Is Back In Town

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Local Legions Teams Send Five to District 17 All-Star game.

Local Legions Teams Send Five to District 17 All-Star game.

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Radloff Set To Swim For Olympic Dream

A longshot, the former Yorktown star swimmer ready for Olympic opportunity.

Radloff Set To Swim For Olympic Dream

Arlington Post 139 sends five to District 17 All-Star game.

Arlington Post 139 sends five to District 17 All-Star game.

Local Legions Teams Send Five to District 17 All-Star game.

Local Legions Teams Send Five to District 17 All-Star game.

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Ziegler Qualifies Twice For Beijing

Radloff swims personal-best, ties for 44th in 50-meter freestyle.

Ziegler Qualifies Twice For Beijing

O’Connell Grad Eyes Beijing

Ziegler assures spot on Olympic team in 400-meter freestyle.

O’Connell Grad Eyes Beijing

Late Game Fireworks for Local Stars

Homer helps boost Clark Griffith All-Stars to showcase baseball win.

Late Game Fireworks for Local Stars

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Iroquois Nationals In Semifinals at U-19 World Games

Wagner Changes Figure Skating Coach

Wagner Changes Figure Skating Coach

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Wardian Comes Up Short of World Treadmill Record

Wednesday, July 9

King Takes Over Titans

T.C. Williams has new basketball, baseball and softball coaches.

King Takes Over Titans

Health

Health

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Faith 7/9

Faith 7/9

Calendar

Calendar

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Good Poultry Gone Bad

Spooky Movie Film Festival returns to Fairfax to inspire summer chills, nascent filmmakers.

Good Poultry Gone Bad

Good Poultry Gone Bad

Spooky Movie Film Festival returns to Fairfax to inspire summer chills, nascent filmmakers.

Good Poultry Gone Bad

Faith 7/9

Faith 7/9

King Takes Over Titans

T.C. Williams has new basketball, baseball and softball coaches.

King Takes Over Titans

Bulletin Board 7/9

Bulletin Board 7/9

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Getting To Know ...

Mary T. Mitchell, who wrote a book about the man who pioneered electronic funds transfer.

Getting To Know ...

Health Notes 7/9

Health Notes 7/9

Competing Groups Bid for City Property

Two companies in the running for bid on potentially lucrative Eleven Oaks property.

Competing Groups Bid for City Property

Town Council Conducts First Meeting of New Term

Body reveiws plans for new restaurant, adopts official banking sponsor

Town Council Conducts First Meeting of New Term

Faith Notes 7/9

Faith Notes 7/9

Bulletin Board 7/9

Bulletin Board 7/9

Getting To Know

Susan F. Fremit, 2008 Lady Fairfax for the Mount Vernon District.

Getting To Know

Health 7/9

Health 7/9

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Connection 7/10

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Connection 7/10

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Connection 7/10

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Connection 7/10

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/9

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/9

Dining Options Keep Growing

More restaurants choosing to locate in Reston Town Center

Dining Options Keep Growing

League Presents Fine Art Photography

League Presents Fine Art Photography

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/9

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/9

Tuesday, July 8

Fine Arts, July 9-15

Fine Arts, July 9-15

Loudoun Arts, July 9-15

Loudoun Arts, July 9-15

Senior Living July 10-16

Senior Living July 10-16

Business Notes, July 9-15

Business Notes, July 9-15

School Notes

School Notes

Celebrating the Fourth

Celebrating the Fourth

Arlington Calendar July 10-16

Arlington Calendar July 10-16

Swim Report, July 9: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton

Swim Report, July 9: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton

New Old Stuff

Shops in the Arlington and Alexandria area are selling items from the past.

New Old Stuff

The Arts, July 9-15

The Arts, July 9-15

Swim Report, July 9: Vienna, Oakton

Swim Report, July 9: Vienna, Oakton

Calendar July 10-16

Calendar July 10-16

Take It Outside

Not Just Shakespeare will present "As You Like It" at Morven Park.

Take It Outside

Calendar, July 9-15

Calendar, July 9-15

Ye Olde Yarde Sale

Ye Olde Yarde Sale

Sangria Prohibition Draws to a Close

Holdover 1930s regulation ended on July 1, legalizing the traditional Spanish cocktail.

Sangria Prohibition Draws to a Close

Ongoing Events, July 9-15

Ongoing Events, July 9-15

Health & Fitness July 11-17

Health & Fitness July 11-17

Classes & Workshops, July 9-15

Classes & Workshops, July 9-15

Business Notes

Business Notes

People Notes, July 9-15

People Notes, July 9-15

Faith Notes July 11-17

Faith Notes July 11-17

Clubs & Organizations, July 9-15

Clubs & Organizations, July 9-15

People Notes, July 9-15

People Notes, July 9-15

Classes, July 9-15

Classes, July 9-15

Military Notes

Military Notes

Volunteers July 11-17

Volunteers July 11-17

Camps & Schools, July 9-15

Camps & Schools, July 9-15

Faith Notes, July 9-15

Faith Notes, July 9-15

First Thursday in Del Ray

First Thursday in Del Ray

Clubs & Organizations, July 9-15

Clubs & Organizations, July 9-15

Pet of the Week, July 9-15

Pet of the Week, July 9-15

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Business Notes, July 9-15

Business Notes, July 9-15

Health Notes, July 9-15

Health Notes, July 9-15

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Rosemont’s 4th of July Picnic

Rosemont’s 4th of July Picnic

Civic Calendar, July 9-15

Civic Calendar, July 9-15

School Notes, July 9-15

School Notes, July 9-15

Bulletin Board, July 9-15

Bulletin Board, July 9-15

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 11-17

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 11-17

The Newest Shakespeare Theatre Company

High school and college students present "Richard III" at H.B. Woodlawn

The Newest Shakespeare Theatre Company

Red Noses For Relief

A black comedy about the Black Death.

Red Noses For Relief

New Old Stuff

Shops in the Arlington and Alexandria area are selling items from the past.

New Old Stuff

Calendary, July 9-15

Calendary, July 9-15

Theater, July 9-15

Theater, July 9-15

Late Game Fireworks for Local Stars

Homer helps boost Clark Griffith All-Stars to showcase baseball win.

Late Game Fireworks for Local Stars

Visions of River Farm

Visions of River Farm

Food & Drink, July 9-15

Food & Drink, July 9-15

Local Boy Makes Good

W.T. Woodson graduate Steve Marino excels at the AT&T National.

Local Boy Makes Good

Late Game Fireworks for Local Stars

Homer helps boost Clark Griffith All-Stars to showcase baseball win.

Late Game Fireworks for Local Stars

Fine Arts, July 9-15

Fine Arts, July 9-15

Calendar July 11-17

Calendar July 11-17

Tough Time at Trials

Reston’s Webb misses Olympics cut; Great Falls swimmer Ziegler is headed for Beijing.

Tough Time at Trials

Solid Showing for Ziegler at Olympic Trials

Track star Webb, meanwhile, struggles.

Solid Showing for Ziegler at Olympic Trials

Visions of River Farm

Visions of River Farm

Monday, July 7

Local Band Releases Debut Album

MHR returns to Jammin’ Java July 19.

Local Band Releases Debut Album

You Bring It, They'll Hang It

An upcoming art exhibit in Arlington is open to the public.

You Bring It, They'll Hang It

’Young vs. Seasoned’ Contest To Benefit Local Teams

’Young vs. Seasoned’ Contest To Benefit Local Teams

Friends of MCC Honor Betty Thompson

Friends of MCC Honor Betty Thompson

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Calendar

You Bring It, They'll Hang It

An upcoming art exhibit in Arlington is open to the public.

You Bring It, They'll Hang It

‘Evita’ Comes to Alden

McLean Community Players stage award-winning musical.

‘Evita’ Comes to Alden

Wednesday, July 2

Faith Notes 7/3

Faith Notes 7/3

Health Notes 7/3

Health Notes 7/3

Getting To Know …

Col. Brian W. Lauritzen, outgoing Fort Belvoir commander who oversaw implementation of BRAC.

Getting To Know …

Classified Advertising

Classified Advertising

Burke and Fairfax Calendar 7/3

Burke and Fairfax Calendar 7/3

Food for Body and Soul

Veganism offers healthy, guilt-free philosophy of dining.

Food for Body and Soul

Getting To Know ...

Fashion model and Burke native Shannon Rusbuldt.

Getting To Know ...

In with the New

City of Fairfax welcomes fresh faces to City Council, School Board at swearing-in ceremony.

In with the New

Bulletin Board 7/3

Bulletin Board 7/3

Bulletin Board 7/3

Bulletin Board 7/3

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/3

Burke & Fairfax Calendar 7/3

Laurel Hill, Clifton & Springfield Calendar 7/3

Laurel Hill, Clifton & Springfield Calendar 7/3

Food for Body and Soul

Veganism offers healthy, guilt-free philosophy of dining.

Food for Body and Soul

Laurel Hill, Clifton & Springfield Calendar 7/3

Laurel Hill, Clifton & Springfield Calendar 7/3

Tuesday, July 1

Loudoun Art, July 2-8

Loudoun Art, July 2-8

Business Notes, July 2-8

Business Notes, July 2-8

People Notes, July 2-8

People Notes, July 2-8

Clubs & Organizations, July 2-8

Clubs & Organizations, July 2-8

People Notes, July 2-8

People Notes, July 2-8

Arlington Bulletin Board July 2-8

Arlington Bulletin Board July 2-8

Camps & Schools, July 2-8

Camps & Schools, July 2-8

Health & Fitness July 3-8

Health & Fitness July 3-8

Alexandria Bulletin July 3-9

Alexandria Bulletin July 3-9

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes, July 2-8

Health Notes, July 2-8

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar July 3-9

Calendar July 3-9

Firebelly Explores Intriguing Story

Three person play opens at Theatre on the Run.

Firebelly Explores Intriguing Story

Calendar July 2-8

Calendar July 2-8

Knights Knocking Out the Competition

Local American Legion baseball team winning big in season’s first half.

Knights Knocking Out the Competition

Classes & Workshops, July 2-8

Classes & Workshops, July 2-8

Business Notes, July 2-8

Business Notes, July 2-8

Memories of Elections Past

Memories of Elections Past

An Art Night on the Town

Art, music, and history come together for a night in Old Town Alexandria.

An Art Night on the Town

Business Notes

Business Notes

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 3-9

Mount Vernon Bulletin July 3-9

Volunteering, July 2-8

Volunteering, July 2-8

Faith Notes July 3-9

Faith Notes July 3-9

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Clubs & Organizations, July 2-8

Clubs & Organizations, July 2-8

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Senior Living July 2-8

Senior Living July 2-8

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Faith Notes, July 2-8

Faith Notes, July 2-8

Bulletin Board, July 2-8

Bulletin Board, July 2-8

Faith Notes July 2-8

Faith Notes July 2-8

Loudoun Calendary, July 2-8

Loudoun Calendary, July 2-8

People Notes

People Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Happy Birthday Alexandria

"Own" a piece of the City by "bidding" on July 13

Happy Birthday Alexandria

Happy Birthday Alexandria

"Own" a piece of the City by "bidding" on July 13

Happy Birthday Alexandria

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 3-9

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar July 3-9

The Arts, July 2-8

The Arts, July 2-8

Swim Report, July 2: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton

Swim Report, July 2: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton

Ongoing Events, July 2-8

Ongoing Events, July 2-8

Calendar, July 2-8

Calendar, July 2-8

Hear Harley String Band Perform

Hear Harley String Band Perform

A Streetcar Named Disaster?

Merchants fume that the free trolley service whisks customers away.

A Streetcar Named Disaster?

Memories of Elections Past

Memories of Elections Past

Enjoying the Best Outdoors

Arlington’s "Arts al Fresco" offers music, films and food in a summer-long arts festival.

Enjoying the Best Outdoors

Enjoying the Best Outdoors

Arlington’s "Arts al Fresco" offers music, films and food in a summer-long arts festival.

Enjoying the Best Outdoors

Swim Report, July 2: Vienna, Oakton

Swim Report, July 2: Vienna, Oakton

Fun in the Kitchen

Glenfiddich Farm offers hands-on cooking classes.

Fun in the Kitchen

Wise Guys Coming To Arlington

A silent film festival featuring Three Stooges films comes to Arlington.

Wise Guys Coming To Arlington

Beijing Bound

Great Falls’ Kate Ziegler qualifies for upcoming Olympics.

Beijing Bound

Braves Battling Batting Woes

But Herndon Manager Chris Smith is optimistic about his team’s prospects.

Braves Battling Batting Woes

Calendar

Calendar

Food & Drink, July 2-8

Food & Drink, July 2-8

Food & Drink, July 2-8

Food & Drink, July 2-8

Vive Le Vin

Vive Le Vin

Role Models in Your Backyard

The Washington Glory professional softball team gives young fans someone to look up to.

Role Models in Your Backyard

A Streetcar Named Disaster?

Merchants fume that the free trolley service whisks customers away.

A Streetcar Named Disaster?

An Art Night on the Town

Art, music, and history come together for a night in Old Town Alexandria.

An Art Night on the Town

Music Listings July 2-8

Music Listings July 2-8