Madison Volleyball Wins First Region Championship
Warhawks carry undefeated record into state tournament.
Madison hosts Ocean Lakes at 6 p.m. tonight.
Scouts in Centreville hold Soap Box Derby
Boy Scout Troop 893 of Centreville held its second Soap Box Derby on Oct. 12 at Bull Run Park. Soap box derby is an annual scouting tradition where Scouting patrols build cars out of wood and race them against one another.
Chantilly's Westfield High Homecoming
Bean bags and busting moves at Chantilly's Westfield HIgh Homecoming
Crime Report for Centreville, Chantilly
The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.
Centreville/Chantilly Roundups Nov. 12, 2014
Land use meeetings, CItizens Associations, and volunteers active in Centreville and Chantilly.
Reston Association Prepares For Winter
Snow summit held to share information and ideas.
Representatives from Reston Association, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), and Fairfax County attended the first “Snow Summit” Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Reston Association Headquarters, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive. The event was open to public and was held to prepare Reston Association members for the upcoming snow season.
ArtSpace Herndon Displays Skies Exhibit
Painting exhibit on display until Nov. 30.
Herndon’s community art gallery ArtSpace Herndon opened a new painting exhibit to the public in November. The exhibit “Skies” by artist Bobbi Pratte is a collection of landscapes, painted in locations across the United States and Europe, with focus on the sky.
Reston Langston Hughes Hosts Fall Concert
Middle school chorus and orchestra display young talent.
Parents and family members had the opportunity to hear the young talent of students at Reston Langston Hughes Middle School at the October fall concerts. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, school chorus director Sarah Stanley led a performance of seventh and eighth grade students.
Herndon Community Center Turns 35
Herndon Community Center celebrates anniversary, holds open house.
Herndon Community Center hosted an open house Saturday, Nov. 8. Both the community center and Herndon Parks and Recreation Department welcomed everyone to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Herndon Community Center.
Hazel Poole Receives 2014 Community Champions Award
On Oct. 30, Molina Healthcare of VA held their fourth annual Community Champions Awards Dinner and honored citizens who positively affect the health and well-being of others. Greenspring resident, Hazel Poole, was presented with a 2014 Community Champions Award for her extensive volunteer work with Greenspring’s English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program.
Washington Times Chairman to Address GOP Women of Clifton
Tom McDevitt, Chairman of The Washington Times, will speak at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Republican Women of Clifton. The event will be at Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, and begin at 7 p.m. when refreshments will be served. President Alice Butler-Short will open the business meeting at 7:30 p.m. after which Mr. McDevitt will present “America is God's Hope -- Reflections on 2014 and where we go from here".
Dylan Cate of Fairfax High Selected to All-American Marching Band
Dylan Cate of Fairfax High School has been selected for the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Cate will join an elite group of marching band members who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
FACETS to Host Taste of Fall in Fairfax
On Saturday, Nov. 15, FACETS is hosting its 15th Annual Taste of Fall with FACETS, an evening filled with food, fun, entertainment, and a live and silent auction to raise funds to help parents, their children and individuals in Fairfax County and City who are suffering the effects of poverty.
Feeling the ‘Heat’ at GMU
"In the Heat of the Night" by L.A. Theatre Works at GMU Center for the Arts.
Gripping detective mysteries are not only on the television or streaming on the Internet. They can be found in a live theater production coming to the George Mason University Center for the Arts courtesy of the touring company, L.A. Theatre Works. The show is "In the Heat of the Night".
Teen Drug Abuse Signs, Symptoms Meeting in Fairfax
Parents can learn the signs and symptoms of teenage drug abuse, actions to take and where to find supportive resources at a “PROTECT Against Substance Abuse” program.
Paul VI Presents ‘The Miracle Worker’
Based on the true story of Helen Keller, Paul VI High presents “The Miracle Worker.” It features a cast and crew of 60 and is the school’s Cappies play.
Woodson High Ushers in the Holidays with “White Christmas.”
Ringing in the holiday season is Woodson High’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” It features a cast and crew of 65, plus a 25-person pit orchestra, and Director Terri Hobson says it’s spectacular.
In the Spirit of the Season
The Burke-Springfield based Netcasters are focusing on traditional carols of the season.
The Netcasters have turned into a real song and dance outfit … but that’s been a pretty positive thing for some of their audiences lately.
Letter to the Editor: Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse
To the Editor: I appreciate your coverage on the work that Shelter House is doing in the Reston community and elsewhere. Domestic violence is a very serious issue that doesn’t seem to receive enough attention for how widespread of an issue it is.
Commentary: Resources and Support for the Caregiver
If you have ever been in the position of providing ongoing, long-term care for a loved one, you are very familiar with the sacrifices involved. You should also know that you are not alone. Whether it is a result of illness, disability, or injury, 39 percent of all adult Americans are caring for an older loved one - an increase from 30 percent in 2010.