Potomac: KEEN Sportsfestival Returns Sunday
Still time to volunteer.
On Sunday, June 5, the fields of Avenel’s Community Park will come alive with the squeals, grunts, cheers and high-fives of more than 500 athletes vying in tug-of-wars, kick-ball, volleyball and obstacle course challenges. The KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Sportsfestival 2016 is an annual afternoon of activities and games for children and young adults with disabilities, their volunteer coaches, family members and supporters.
Arlington: Luke Sends Balloon to Heaven to Honor Dad
TAPS sponsors five-day event over Memorial Day.
Luke Carron sat at the edge of the astroturf waiting for the balloon release that will carry the note to his father in heaven.
Rolling Thunder Rides Through Arlington
Thousands come out for annual motorcycle rally.
Thousands of bikers filled the Pentagon parking lots before roaring out of the north entrance, driving across the Arlington Memorial Bridge and around the National Mall, before their final stop in West Potomac Park.
Arlington: Neighbors, Colleagues Honor Firefighters of Hall’s Hill
Reunion of firefighters, families, and neighbors was tribute to early firefighters.
“How did I keep up a positive attitude despite segregation? I believe most of us wanted to prove that we were as good or better than the other firefighters in the county,” said Hartman Reed.
Arlington: Project Made Winter Warmer
Students organized gloves, hat and scarf drive.
The students in Mrs. Byron’s and Mrs. Kirsch’s TA [home room], at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, completed their IB community project by doing a gloves, hat, and scarf drive.
Arlington: ‘Family Is Family’ in 'La Cage Aux Folles'
Signature stages gender-bending musical comedy “La Cage Aux Folles.”
Signature Theatre in Arlington is staging "La Cage Aux Folles," a musical about family, identity and loving who you are, May 31 through July 10, 2016. The play is based on a book by Harvey Fierstein ("Newsies," "Kinky Boots") and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman ("Hello, Dolly!," "Mame").
Reston: South Lakes Softball Beats South County at Regionals
Seahawks advance to 6A North region semifinals.
The South Lakes softball team defeated South County 2-0 in eight innings on May 26.
Chantilly Pitcher DiCesare Earns Nine-Inning Postseason Win
Chargers survive stellar effort from West Potomac’s Sara.
The Chantilly baseball team beat West Potomac on May 25.
Honoring on Memorial Day in Great Falls
Community gathers at Great Falls Freedom Memorial to honor local fallen.
United States Air Force veteran Paul Quinn “didn’t intend to show this much emotion” during the Memorial Day Celebration Ceremony at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial.
Arlington: Marymount Farmers Market Opens
The Marymount Farmers Market opened despite a steady rain on Saturday, May 21.
Reston: Surfing, Yoga, Films, Chalk, Blues and Ukes at Lake Anne
Lake Anne announces summer events schedule.
Lake Anne Plaza announced its line-up of new and popular summer events to take place on the Plaza.
Commentary: Legal Meaning of Sex Discrimination
Recently Attorney General Mark Herring issued an official opinion at my request and the requests of others as to the meaning of sex discrimination under Virginia law.
Herndon: Wings of Magic
Help Herndon sign the Mayors for Monarchs pledge to increase monarch butterfly habitat and population.
Carol and Jay Hadlock take precise details to facilitate the birth of monarch butterflies in their Herndon home.
Herndon Garden Tour
Garden Tour approaches: Saturday, June 18, noon to 4 p.m.
Herndon enjoys cultivating community initiative. This year’s 2016 Herndon Garden Tour on Saturday, June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. is one budding example.
Get Involved: Herndon’s Future Downtown
The Herndon Town Council wants the public’s feedback on two potential proposals for Town’s downtown.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police report from May 20-26.
Vienna: Some Are Hidden Gems, Others Star in Local Businesses
Throughout Vienna, small shops are loaded with a big fan-base.
From one end of Vienna to the other, there are small businesses loaded with a loyal customer-base who may not be famous – yet – in the community.
Letter: The Price of Littering
To the Editor
Did you know $11.5 billion is spent every year to clean up litter.
Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean.
McLean: Inspired for the ‘Best Issue Ahead’
McLean High student journalists win awards.
Two publications at McLean High School were recently recognized, due to outstanding student work, in this this year’s Virginia Association of Journalism Teacher and Advisers (VAJTA) competition and several other competitions.