Potomac Snapshot: Ready for Christmas
Stephanie Saas her son Grayson buy their tree at the Cabin John Fire Station Christmas Tree Sale last weekend. Volunteers Joel Levitt and Laila El-Hifnawi helped package the tree.
Potomac Snapshot: Students Triumph
Our Lady of Mercy School’s eighth grade students challenged the faculty and administration in the annual Turkey Bowl on Nov. 25. The students won 30-23.
Potomac Snapshot: Holiday Shopping
All kinds of crafts were for sale at the Clara Barton Holiday Craft Show on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Clara Barton Community Recreation Center. More than 50 local artists participated.
December Events in Vienna Add Sparkle to the Holidays
From music to ice skating, area makes most of the colder months.
Most holiday fairs have passed by early December but special events and activities remain.
Potomac: ‘Jolly Fat Man’ Supports Veterans
Fundraising event marks 20th anniversary.
Yank yourself out of that warm bed, jump into your running gear — and head to Bethesda’s Capital Crescent Trail on Dec. 12 to run or walk with the “Jolly Fat Man.”
Where to Find Last-minute Gift Ideas in the Vienna Area
From memorial contributions to over-the-top “wow,” The Connection looks at unique gifts for the holidays
What makes a gift one-of-a-kind? When it is customized to the recipient’s interests and joys. Here are a few last-minute gift ideas, from the noble to the sublime …
Centreville: Homes Will Rise Instead of Offices
Developer will build 355 apartments at the Trinity Centre.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently approved a developer’s plan for the Trinity Centre in Centreville. As a result, 355 apartments will be built there, amenities will be added around the lake and the county will receive financial contributions.
Centreville Snapshot: Stone Students Help ONC
Posing with some of the gifts donated by the community to Our Neighbor’s Child during the Panther Drop-Off are members of Stone Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society.
Chantilly: Charlie Brown, the Grinch and More
Westfield High presents its “Ho-Ho Holiday Show.”
Each year, a holiday tradition at Westfield High is the “Ho-Ho Holiday show.”
Centreville: Voices Will Be Raised in Song
Centreville High presents winter choral concert.
Voices will be raised in song when Centreville High choral students present “Celebrate Peace; A Winter Choral Concert.” It’s set for Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater. Admission is free and a reception will follow.
Langley Orchestra Kicks Off the Season
Langley High School’s Orchestra kicked off the year on Dec. 1 at South Lakes High School.
McLean Woman’s Club Kicks Off 49th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off the McLean Woman’s Club’s 49th annual Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 3 at historic Pleasant Grove Church in McLean
Chesterbrook Woods, Not Meadows
McLean neighborhood petitions for stronger protection of trees from infill development.
More than 225 people in McLean’s Chesterbrook Woods have signed its citizens association’s Tree Canopy Petition, demanding that Fairfax County enforce the county’s Tree Ordinance.
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Santa Comes to Town for McLean’s WinterFest Parade
There were many drivers perplexed this Sunday afternoon when they realized Old Chain Bridge road was blocked off by police…that is, until they saw the sea of green and red that pooled into the heart of town for McLean’s seventh annual WinterFest parade.
Redeemer Lutheran Church in McLean to Host Annual Living Nativity and Christmas Concert
All are welcome and invited to enjoy the sounds of the season and the joy of the manger on Friday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.
STEM Night at Great Falls' Forestville
Forestville Elementary School held “Creative STEM” on Friday, Nov. 6.
Celebration of Lights in Great Falls
Hundreds of people attended the 25th Annual Celebration of Lights and Great Falls Holiday Fest on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Great Falls Village Center in Great Falls.