Herndon: ArtSpace Herndon Opens Korean Pop Art Exhibit
Herndon Art Gallery prepares for January events.
Saturday, Dec. 12 there was a reception at ArtSpace Herndon for the Korean Pop Art in America exhibit. The exhibit is at ArtSpace Herndon from Dec. 8 until Jan. 10, 2016.
Herndon Crime Reports
Notable incidents from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6.
Hit and Run Accident With Injury, Dec. 4, 1200 Block Elden Street. A 43-year-old Herndon man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the area without stopping.
Herndon: Classical Ballet Theatre Reaches Out During the Holidays
Classical Ballet Theatre kicked off the 2015 holiday season with its annual classic production of “The Nutcracker,” held before sold-out houses at the 520-seat Ernst Theater at Northern Virginia Community College.
Alexandria City Council Upholds BAR Approval
Council upholds approval of Robinson Terminal South buildings.
The most recent bout of developer EYA and a group of Waterfront residents went in the developer’s favor, but it wasn’t a knockout, and the citizens showed they weren’t going down without a fight.
People at Work: Lawton ‘Plays the Kettle’
Emily Lawton pushes down the three piston valves in different combinations on her alto horn, pitched in E-flat and used in British style bands. She is "playing the kettle" as the glass doors automatically swing open but customers stop for a minute to listen before grocery shopping.
Alexandria Snapshot: Holiday Entertaining
“Santa” Steve Czechansky walks up and down the sidewalk at Centre Plaza on Quaker Lane, popping into the small stores on the strip to play Christmas songs on his accordion.
Alexandria Snapshot: Springtime for Christmas
Cherry blossoms bloom at the corner of Duke and Holland Lane, across from the Whole Foods.
Obituary: Helen J. Evans
Helen J. Evans, 88 of Alexandria, died at her home on Dec. 10, 2015. She was born June 13, 1927 to the late William and Margaret Peevely of Speedwell, Tenn.
Column:Let It Snow
Snow Buddies help during winter months.
Are you ready to be jolly? Would you like to help seniors and low-income families during this winter season? If so, consider becoming a Snow Buddy. Volunteer Alexandria, in collaboration with the City of Alexandria, implements Snow Buddies, a program in which volunteers register to help others by shoveling snow when winter decides to throw on its white coat. Last year, 30 Snow Buddy volunteers helped more than 35 families who needed snow removal assistance during the snow season. "Snow Buddies has been great!” said volunteer Eric Dillon. “The best part is the seniors. All of them offer me something warm to drink or say ‘thanks’ in person and it truly shows their gratitude.” If interested in volunteering as a Snow Buddy, register at www.VolunteerAlexandria.org and search Snow Buddies. Once registered, you will be matched with a senior or family that needs assistance. “Snow days for my peers are like holidays where everyone stays warm and drinks wine, but I know these days are anything but little vacations for my seniors,” Dillon added. “These events adversely affect their lives. Hopefully, I'm being a part of the solution for them."
Herndon: Fresh, Healthy Food in Season at GreenFare
The restaurant is bringing plant-based food to the masses.
There’s one green sign that stands out amid a sea of red in the K-Mart shopping center these days. “GREENFARE,” it reads, the storefront nestled in a corner of the plaza.
Alexandria: TC’s Mamo Scores Career-High 28 in Loss to Lake Braddock
Titans drop Conference 7 opener to Bruins, fall to 1-3.
T.C. Williams lost to Lake Braddock on Tuesday night.
Alexandria: Carson, Napoli Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eugene Carson III and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul Napoli announce the engagement of Carl E. “Forthe” Carson IV of Alexandria, to Megan Marjan Napoli of Wilmette, Ill.
In Fairfax, A Dance for All
Fairfax ballerinas redefine traditional images of grace and beauty.
Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” is literally a child’s dream, with visions of toys coming to life, anthropomorphic creatures and the supernatural manifesting in vivid detail on stage.
Burke: Lake Braddock's Butler Scores 46 in Victory Over T.C. Williams
Bruins senior scores 18 points in fourth quarter.
The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team improved to 5-0.
Arlington: Yorktown Gymnastics Has Talent, High Hopes
Patriots win five-team meet at Langley Monday.
The Yorktown gymnastics team won a five-team meet at Langley High School on Monday.
McLean/Vienna: Tysons Ice Rink is Open for the Season
The new 6,000 square foot Tysons Corner Ice Rink has officially opened this season on Friday, Nov. 13, and will run through March 6, 2016.
Vienna: Area Students Honored
Oakton High senior Allan Phillips receives two awards.
Two Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students are among 21 students in the Washington, D.C., region who have been recognized by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by the White House in 1987.
Resilient Westfield Football Wins State Championship
Bulldogs defeat Oscar Smith 49-42 in triple overtime.
The Westfield football team defeated Oscar Smith on Dec. 12 to win the 6A state championship.
Vienna: Crime Reports
Notable incidents from Dec. 4-10.
Suspicious Event - 400 Block Plum St., SW. Between Aug. 1, 2012 at 9 a.m. and Dec. 7, 2015 at 3:13 p.m. A resident reported she had been having issues with a former co-worker since 2012.
McLean/Great Falls: Our Military Kids, Responding to the Need
McLean based organization helps thousands across the country, especially at Christmas.
McLean’s Linda Davidson co-founded Our Military Kids with 11 grants in 2004. “When I started, it was a volunteer program offering to support families in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.,” she said.