Derby-Q is May 7 in the City of Fairfax
Barbecue, blues music, bourbon and beer – it’s all part of the City of Fairfax’s annual Derby-Q festival. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 2-7 p.m. in Old Town Square, at the corner of University Drive and North Street in downtown Fairfax.
Fairfax Civil War Day Is this Saturday
A significant chapter in American history will come to life this Saturday, April 30, during the 16th annual Fairfax Civil War Day. It is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax.
Fairfax Academy to Host 10th Annual MCT Fest
This year marks the 10th anniversary of MCT Fest at Fairfax Academy for Communication and the Arts, a showcase of original work by academy students.
Letter: Bulova Leads Progress Toward Springfield Senior Center
On April 13, 2016, Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova chaired a working group meeting that laid the foundation for concrete progress toward building a permanent facility for a senior center in Springfield District, the only district without a permanent senior center in Fairfax County.
Burke and Springfield: Area Roundups
Area happenings in Burke and Springfield
Burke and Fairfax Station: Mother’s Day Marketplace in Fairfax Station
The event is sponsored by the new ridesharing company for women, SafeHer - Driving women towards safety.
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20
Fairfax county invites residents, employers to participate in bike to work day.
Burke Author Releases a New Novel
Agatha Award nominee, Sherry Harris has released “All Murders Final!” -- the third book in her Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series.
Burke: White Oaks Elementary Fourth-Graders Head Odyssey of the Mind Finals
Minah Sisco, Emma Hrabak, Katelyn Sullivan, Virginia Fife, Kasey Petrie, and Reira Erickson, fourth-graders at White Oaks Elementary in Burke, are headed to the World Finals for Odyssey of the Mind in Ames, Iowa on May 25.
Burke: Robinson Drama Presents ‘Into the Woods’
Rambunctious cast breaks a witch’s spell in dark musical.
At first glance, it seems “Be careful what you wish for” is a lesson taught by local high school students as they take their audience “Into the Woods” for two consecutive weekends May 6-14 at the Russell Theater in Robinson Secondary School.
Reston: Volunteers Needed for Fine Arts Festival
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities for the 25th annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival.
Call for Candidates for RCA Board
Reston Citizens Association (RCA) announced elections between May 20 and June 20 for four district seats on its board of directors.
Letter: The Money Train
To the Editor
This year, however, LANK is displaying the names of its families making these cash donations on a large sign outside the preschool.
Letter: Clean Energy Creates New Opportunities
To the Editor
This Earth Day, April 22, the United States signed the Paris Agreement, which required unprecedented international cooperation to address climate change by reducing carbon pollution. Even before the agreement is formally signed, countries have been taking action by investing in clean, renewable energy - a necessary step to meet commitments of carbon reduction.
Reston Outlook: Open Space Forever
Rescue Reston and all involved Restonians honored Sunday for fighting to preserve Reston National Golf Course.
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly told the Speaker of the House about Rescue Reston, Reston citizens and Robert E. Simon Jr. and his vision.
Commentary: Reconvened Session—2016
The Library of Virginia has an informative new exhibit “First Freedom” that includes documents on the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom penned by Thomas Jefferson and passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 1786.
Reston: Easing Prom Pressure
Prom dress giveaway takes pressure off teens’, parents’ wallets.
It’s a night filled with anticipation. But it can cost almost one month’s rent. It’s prom night.
Herndon: History Revisited at Frying Pan Park
Herndon park hosts Civil War Presentation, Spring Farm Day.
More than 80 persons traveled to Herndon’s Frying Pan Farm Park to attend a presentation related to the history of the American Civil War.
Herndon: Nysmith School Sixth Graders Win Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind
Sixth-graders from the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon won the Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind Division II, Technical Problem on Saturday, April 16 in Newport News, Va.
Herndon: Studying Culture and Foreign Language at Fox Mill Elementary
Fox Mill Elementary School fifth-grader and Japanese Immersion (J.I.) student Rylee Gustafson began studying the language when she was very young.