Artists' Atelier Opens at Village Centre
Ten Great Falls artists opened their new art studios, gallery and school on the Green at Great Falls Village Centre with a grand opening reception on May 8.
“Flourishing After 55” for the Week of May 18-23
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 18-23.
Girl Scouts Hold Diabetes Awareness Walk
Great Falls Girl Scout Troop 778 held a Diabetes Awareness Walk on April 11 as part of their Silver Award project.
Bike Rodeo Tests Skills, Offers Fun and Safety Tips
The annual Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation rodeo is different from most community events. The police department worked with the children participating as they navigated the obstacle course.
Recognizing Helping Hands
Vienna Optimists honor sixth-grade students with Helping Hands Awards.
It is not often that elementary school students are recognized for outstanding contributions to school and community at an evening banquet in their honor.
Musicians, Safety Patrols Receive Awards
Woman’s Club honors middle- and elementary-school students.
The musicianship of four students from Cooper and Longfellow middle schools was recognized by the Woman’s Club of McLean at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, where the students also performed on their instruments.
Historic Display Over the Falls
Images from the World War II Flyover at Great Falls: In my Own Words
In addition to my photographic work of the Great Falls area, I also volunteer as a docent at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum both downtown and at the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport. A few months ago when I learned that there was going to be a flyover of World War II aircraft to celebrate the 70th anniversary of VE Day,I immediately tried to think about where I might position myself to capture photographs of the event.
Arlington: School Board Passes $557 Million Budget
Budget includes cuts towards retirement benefits and elimination of office staff.
While the Arlington School Board passed its budget without any debate or disagreement, funding cuts could have a substantial impact on local schools. The May 7 School Board meeting resolved the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, it also opened up a discussion of other issues facing Arlington Public Schools (APS) in 2016.
Synetic Theater Presents ‘A Tale of Two Cities’
This Charles Dickens's classic includes a drag queen and a crying baby.
Synetic Theater in Crystal City presents "A Tale of Two Cities" starring company member Alex Mills from May 13 to June 21. Directed by Serge Seiden, the show with dialogue tells what happens when you put together an aspiring drag queen and a crying baby.
Arlington: Signature Theatre Stages "Cabaret"
For 25th Anniversary Season, company recreates iconic musical masterpiece.
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Club, the hottest nightclub in seedy, prewar Berlin, where life is beautiful. To highlight its 25th Anniversary Season, Signature Theatre is staging "Cabaret" May 12 to June 28 at its Shirlington venue.
U.N. Representative Speaks at Marymount Founders Day Celebration
Sister Veronica Brand told an audience at Marymount University’s annual Founders Day celebration on Feb. 25 that in her role as a Non-Governmental Organization Representative to the United Nations she speaks for those who may not otherwise be heard.
Victory Day Fly-in
Disappointed visitors searched the sky at Dulles on Saturday, May 9, hoping for a break in the weather.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
A bank robbery suspect was taken into custody by the Arlington County Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Washington Field Office and Alexandria Police Department, at his residence in the 1400 block of N. Scott Street. A 30-year-old Arlington man was arrested during the evening of April 8 and charged with bank robbery. He is being held without bail.
Fairfax County School Board Adds "Gender Identity" to Nondiscrimination Policy
Discrimination is bad, and everyone should have a safe environment in which to learn. These sentiments were common to the Fairfax County School Board members and the hundreds of parents who packed the auditorium and front lobby of Luther Jackson Middle School for the board’s May 7 meeting.
Alexandria: Mary Barnett Says Dark Tomatoes are Selling Best This Year
Mary Barnett (above with a heritage tomato plant) has run the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church greenhouse at 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, for many years with a team of volunteers, specializes in local native flowers, heritage tomatoes, and herbs.
Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale
The bi-annual Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale took place last weekend at 1701 N. Quaker Lane in Alexandria.
Salvation Army’s First Sustainable Garden
Construction has begun on the Salvation Army’s first urban garden in the metro area.
Alexandria: Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off Raises Over $82,000
More than 500 people crossed the threshold of the Birchmere to attend the annual Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off on April 26. Twenty-three local restaurants participated in this year’s fundraiser that raised over $82,000 for the shelter’s programs and services for homeless men, women and children.
T.C. Williams Freshman Boys Win State Title
Titan rowers bring home three silver medals, bronze.
On May 2, the T.C. Williams boys’ freshman 8 captured a gold medal, winning the Virginia Championship Regatta for Lower Boats and claiming the Ted Phoenix trophy that is presented annually to the Commonwealth’s fastest freshman boys’ boat. Four other Titan boats also medaled, with three silvers and a bronze. The state competition took place at Sandy Run Park on the Occoquan Reservoir in Fairfax.