McLean Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police blotter from March 23-25.
McLean: Carnival Ride of Entertainment
New York Neo Futurists at the Alden
Headlined by Mike Puckett, a 2008 Centreville High School graduate, the New York Neo Futurists return to the Alden by audience demand.
Great Falls: Volunteers Needed for Annual Stream Clean Up
The annual clean up of Difficult Run stream valley will be held on April 9 from 9 a.m. until noon. Sponsored by the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA)
Eating Smart
Profile: Jean Janssen, force behind area’s Smart Markets.
Food shoppers should take their collective hats off to Jean Janssen. She is the motivating spirit behind the area’s Smart Markets
Letter: Where is Civilian review Panel?
To the Editor
Last October, the 40 strong Ad Hoc Commission to Review Police Procedures, set up by Chairman Bulova and her Board of Supervisors (BOS), unanimously adopted a large number of recommendations, which they submitted to the BOS.
ICYMI: Multiple Bear Sightings in Vienna/Oakton
Bears sighted on March 20, 23 and 24 in Vienna/Oakton.
Centreville Snapshot: Southwestern Youth Association Honors Volunteers
On March 5, 2016, the Southwestern Youth Association (SYA) held its annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Casino Night at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club. The Executive Board of Directors presented the awards.
Alexandria Snapshot: Generation to Generation Gala
Senior Services of Alexandria hosted its annual Generation to Generation Gala March 12 at the Hilton Mark Center Alexandria. The 2016 honorees included Sue Goodhart and Allison Goodhart DuShuttle, and Kitty, Mike, Kirby and Keely Porterfield. H. Arthur Sauer was awarded with SSA’s first Special Service Award. For more information about SSA’s programs and services go to seniorservicesalex.org.
Alexandria: Wiggle Toes Plié Through the Morning
People at Work
The warm up music begins from the corner. "Are you ready?" Jessica Petchenick, instructor at Tiny Dancers on S. Washington Street, asks, "Can you dance with your eyes?" Moms and leotard-bedecked children blink at each other. "Can you dance with your nose?" Noses wiggle including five mothers and one father who has accompanied his daughter to today's Wiggle Toes class for 2-3 year olds. After wiggling ears and patting tummies, at last the answer is "You dance with your feet."
Celebrating Easter and Spring
Lenten and Spring events.
Celebrating Easter and Spring
Lenten and Spring activities in Vienna, McLean and Great Falls.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: March 25-April 3
Entertainment
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
Meehan’s OT Goal Lifts Chantilly Boys’ Lax Over Woodson
Chargers come from behind late to avoid 0-2 start.
The Chantilly boys' lacrosse team overcame a three-goal deficit against Woodson.
Alexandria: Abed Takes Over as TC Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
Titans improve to 2-0 with victory over Gar-Field.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team is off to a 2-0 start.
Mount Vernon Baseball Team Shows Resiliency
Majors surrender four-run lead, get it right back.
The Mount Vernon baseball team defeated Thomas Jefferson 10-6.
Springfield: Paving Schedule for Lee District Discussed
Delegate Mark Sickles (D-43) and Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) met with representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to discuss the 2016 spring paving schedule for Lee District.
Mega Sports, Fitness and Wellness Complex Approved for Springfield
435,000 square foot Sports/Fitness Complex to feature many sports under one roof.
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a new 435,000 square-foot sports, fitness and wellness complex in Springfield on Wednesday called the St. James Sport and Wellness Center.
Daycare for Pets Opens in Springfield
Reserved Barking’s second location finds home on Fullerton Road.
Doggy daycare Reserved Barking opened its second location in Springfield on Saturday, March 19. But for owners Ahsan Saeed and Bilal Malik it is more than that.