Alexandria: Shining Stars of SSA
Senior Services of Alexandria honors program volunteers
Senior Services of Alexandria honored individuals who have made a significant contribution to various SSA programs at its annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon Nov. 3 at the Durant Arts Center.
Gracias, Dhonnobad, Shukran, Amesegenalehu: Alexandria’s uninsured express thanks for the free health fair.
The expressions of gratitude for the free health fair, organized by the Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured, moved many of those who volunteered at the fair.
Springfield: Discovering the Value of Intelligence
Thomas Edison High School production explores deep themes of "Flowers for Algernon."
“Flowers for Algernon” is a play based off of a science fiction novel of the same title, written by Daniel Keyes. The novel was first released as a short story in 1958 and due to its popularity, was released as a full book in 1966. David Rogers then adapted the novel into a play in 1969.
Springfield: New Principal at Irving Middle
Cindy Conley will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members.
With 16 years in education, Cindy Conley, age 40, of Woodbridge was named the new principal of Irving Middle School in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2016, replacing Danny Little, who retired. She will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members in the West Springfield Pyramid.
Lorton: Curator Sought for Historic Stempson House
Deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Stempson House applications are being sought for resident curator program. The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is accepting applications for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of the historic Stempson House, located on Furnace Road in Lorton. The curator leases are without charge in exchange for a financial commitment and approved rehabilitation of the Park Authority’s underutilized historic properties. The deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Alexandria: Port of Call
Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.
‘A Christmas Carol’ Comes to Lorton
A one actor performance on Dec. 3 at Workhouse Arts Center
Nationally known John Hardy will be performing his one-actor adaption of Charles Dickens’ iconic “A Christmas Carol” at the Workhouse Arts Center. “Even though it is the same story as the book, the experience of actually watching an actor move through the events of a play is vastly different than simply hearing the story or reading the book. I get entirely caught up in the story as I am doing the play, and the audience goes right along with me,” said Hardy.
Delightful Comic Opera Comes to Fairfax
Virginia Opera to perform “The Barber of Seville” at Center for the Arts.
A universally appealing comic opera, Rosinni’s “The Barber of Seville” contains instantly recognizable tunes that have made their way into pop culture. It "is truly one of the gateway operas, full of infectious tunes and hilarity that's remarkably easy to follow,” said Adam Turner, principal conductor and artistic advisor, Virginia Opera.
Fairfax: City Council Honors Armistice Turtora
Most people don’t receive special proclamations on their birthdays – but then, there’s only one Armistice Turtora. And after serving tirelessly for six decades to better her community, she celebrated her 90th birthday last Friday, Nov. 11.
Fairfax: Remembering America’s Veterans
OLLI holds annual event in their honor.
Drafted in 1944, Pelzner was trained as a diesel mechanic and assigned to the USS Alchiba supply ship. “We took supplies from the U.S. to the Mariana, Marshall and Caroline Islands and to the Philippines,” he said.
H-Mart Opens in Burke
On Nov. 9, Burke Village Center officially welcomed a new tenant, H-Mart, an international grocery store specializing in Asian food. "Having H-Mart here in Burke, further exposes our community to different cultures, food and traditions," said Del. Filler-Corn.
Sangster Hosts Veterans Day Assembly
Viewpoints: Burke Students on Meaning of Veterans Day
Of the 970 students and 665 families at Sangster, which serves parts of Burke, Fairfax Station and Springfield, Principal Lisa Reddel said 175 families are associated with the school’s Military Spouses Group that welcomes newcomers and supports new to the area military families getting settled.
FCPS Get2Green Program Receives Climate and Energy Leadership Award
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is recognized with a 2016 Climate and Energy Leadership Award in the Educational Institution category for its Get2Green program. FCPS is the 10th largest school district in the nation with over 220 facilities comprising 197 schools, 11 centers, and other support buildings.
Alexandria: Deepening Boundaries
Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict.
Fairfax: Taste of Fall Nets $80,000 for FACETS
Some 300 people participated in the 17th annual “A Taste of Fall with FACETS,” Nov. 5, at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax. And by evening’s end, they’d contributed more than $80,000.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 86 homes sold between $1,700,000-$199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2016
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 146 Springfield homes sold between $810,000-$160,000.
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2016
Reston Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 93 Reston homes sold between $1,259,000-$152,000.
Reston Home Sales: October, 2016
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 95 homes sold between $1,330,000-$95,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2016
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 65 homes sold between $1,035,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: October, 2016