Colorful Spring Birds at Great Falls
How to get out and enjoy spring beauties.
The wooded areas in both of the two national parks at the Great Falls of the Potomac provide ample and often easy opportunities to see and enjoy the colorful plumage and exuberant songs of the returning Spring migrant birds.
Great Falls: Celebrating Reading, Writing and Winning
Award-winning author/illustrator Henry Cole to be guest speaker at Youth Writers Gala.
Reading is imperative for becoming a good writer, so community groups are collaborating to celebrate reading, writing and winners.
Inaugural Living Well Summit Piques Interest of County Seniors
Summit helps county residents improve with age.
Local residents can learn how to age gracefully Saturday, April 16, at the Living Well, Aging Well Summit in the Fairfax County Government Center.
Help Wanted: Mature Workforce at Employment Expo in Tysons
Older adults in search of work can discuss job opportunities with various industry representatives Monday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the “50+ Employment Expo” in the Sheraton Tysons Hotel.
Progress Made, Challenges Remain on Ending Homelessness
HomeAid NoVA hosts ‘Keep the Homeless Housed’ Forum.
In 2008, Fairfax County partnered with the City of Falls Church to adopt an ambitious strategic plan to address the issue of homelessness in the region.
Finding Fun in Science
Area youth turn out for Project BEST Science and Technology Fun.
What could possibly have lured some 100 and more middle school youngsters back to a school building on a Saturday, especially if that school isn’t theirs and they had to get up extra early just to get there?
Chantilly Snapshot: Bringing ‘Peter Pan’ to Stage
The Saint Timothy Catholic School Drama Club presented the off-Broadway musical "Peter Pan" to a standing-room-only crowd on Saturday, April 9. Peter Pan was played by Anna Moritz (6th grade), and Wendy was played Madison Perry (8th grade). The play was directed by teachers Jessica Kurtis, Jane Venafro, and Sarah Bielaski.
Olga Hernandez Named 2015 Fairfax County Citizen of Year
Olga Hernandez was honored at the 2016 Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' annual awards banquet with the 2015 Fairfax County Citizen of the Year recognizing her for her volunteer efforts, including making Fairfax and Virginia residents informed voters. Citations of Merit honorees were Douglas Sanderson, Jim Hart, Phil Rosenthal, and Shirley Ginwright. Sally Sibley received a Special Gratitude Award.
Centreville Snapshot: ‘LifeChanger of the Year’
Lee Kaiser (left), a counselor at Centreville Elementary School, has been selected as a 2015-2016 award winner for National Life Group’s “LifeChanger of the Year” program.
Hart Honored for 15 Years of Civic Service
James R. Hart was honored at the 2016 Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' annual awards banquet with a 2015 Fairfax County Citation of Merit recognizing him for his volunteer efforts benefiting Fairfax and Virginia residents in the areas of zoning and planning.
Centreville Letter: Terrorist Attack on Brussels
Letter to the Editor
For people in Brussels, Belgium Tuesday was like any other day. People were doing what they normally do, going to work,stopping by the coffee shops, filling gas in their cars etc. Two loud noises which turned out to be bombs, exploded at the Zaventem airport and one exploded at the metro station. These explosions claimed the lives of 30 innocent people and injuring over 200- people like you and me. Not soon after ISIS took credit for the horrific events. ISIS, as we all know, claims to be doing such things in the name of Islam.
Chantilly Snapshot: Dozens of Dead Birds
Animal Control officers responded to a report of approximately two dozen dead birds in the area of Avion Parkway and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway on Friday, April 8 around10 a.m.
Planning Commission, Community Honors Litzenberger
“He’s someone who’s willing to invest the time and make people understand the land-use process.” — Michael Frey, former Sully District Supervisor
After Michael Frey retired as Sully District supervisor, Kathy Smith succeeded him and made her own appointments to various Fairfax County boards and commissions. So after serving eight years as Sully’s planning commissioner, John Litzenberger was replaced by Karen Keys-Gamarra.
Clifton: Comedy, Dancing and Gershwin Songs
Liberty Middle presents hit musical, “Crazy for You.”
A high-energy comedy filled with mistaken identity, plot twists and song-and-dance numbers “Crazy for You” is Liberty Middle School’s upcoming musical, Show times are Thursday-Saturday, April 21, 22 and 23, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door and during school lunches. The triple Tony Award-winner garnered top honors in 1992 for Best Musical, Choreography and Costumes. It tells how love blossoms between a big-city playboy who longs to be a dancer and the small-town theater owner who captures his heart. Liberty’s young performers’ edition features a cast and crew of 66 who’ve been rehearsing since November.
From Potomac to the Frozen Four
Sam Anas named to AHCA/CCM Hockey Men's Division I All-American First Team.
As the top-seed in this year’s Division I college hockey’s Frozen Four being held in Tampa, Quinnipiac University is using the home team Lightning’s expansive locker room. It made quite an impression on Potomac native Sam Anas.
Potomac: ‘Tiger Trot’ Leaps into Action
6th annual 5K run/walk returns April 17.
Potomac will come alive on Sunday, April 17 as more than 400 runners and walkers await the starting gun and then leap forward to sprint or stroll in the 6th Annual “Tiger Trot.” The 5K run/walk, sponsored by the Connelly School of the Holy Child, benefits the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department as well as the wellness and fitness programs at the school.
Potomac: Local Artist To Participate in Sugarloaf Art Festival
Sasha Berman to display fused glass.
“Glass is interesting because it moves between liquid and solid stage and can be manipulated into beautiful pieces of art,” said Potomac’s Sasha Berman. Three years ago, she attended a class at Seattle’s Chihuly Museum in glass-blowing and became fascinated with the unique properties and malleability of glass. She spent a year experimenting with an array of methods for working with glass, choosing fused glass as the medium for her bowls and plates. Berman will exhibit her pieces this coming weekend — April 15, 16 and 17 — at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Gaithersburg.
Potomac: A House Expanded
A cramped, dated home is transformed into a spacious, modern abode.
When the owners of a Bethesda home realized that they’d outgrown their one-story, mid- 20th century abode, they decided to remodel and expand rather than relocate. A family-friendly neighborhood and high-performing schools were two of the reasons they wanted to stay.
Potomac: ‘I Love my Library Because …’
To mark Library Lover’s Month, Montgomery County patrons were asked to complete a sentence that starts “I love my library because …” The postcards were then sent to county officials.