Letter: Brightening Outlook for End of Summer
Local pleasures to offset discouraging news
The news here has been a bit discouraging, and that’s without considering the human tragedy and disaster of several different international situations... So here are a few end-of-summer activities that can serve as antidote.
Letter: Encouraging Some Sacrifice
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Letter: Congratulations On OLDA Success
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Hollin Meadows Staff Volunteer To Bring Writing Nights
“W is for Writing Nights” will be the title of a student-authored alphabet book created by Hollin Meadows rising Kindergarten through Grade 3 students during eight weekly Monday night writing lessons at Sherwood Regional Library, June 30-Aug. 18.
Reading and Writing and Dogs — Oh My!
“Reading with the dog was fun […] she put her head down looking at the book! It was funny.” — Penny Ruth, rising 1st grader.
George Mason Athletes Inspire
Student athletes from George Mason University discussed their experience facing challenges in school and sports to students in the Summer Extending Learning Time (SELT) Program at Robinson Secondary School cafeteria in Fairfax on July 31.
Week in Burke
Weekly happenings in Burke.
Letter: Ineffective Opposition
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Opinion: Brightening Outlook for End of Summer
Local pleasures to offset discouraging news.
The news here has been a bit discouraging, and that’s without considering the human tragedy and disaster of several different international situations.
A Cheerful Haven for Children
Boy Scout creates a playroom in a police station.
A police station can be a scary place for a child. But thanks to a local teen and his Eagle Scout project, the Sully District Station just got a whole lot friendlier for children.
‘The Future’s Bright’ For Worker Center
CIF celebrates its independent nonprofit status.
American Independence Day is July 4; but as far as the Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) is concerned, Independence Day was last Friday, Aug. 1. That’s when it became a full-fledged nonprofit, no longer under the auspices of Virginia Organizing.
From the Streets to Safety and Success
Before the CLRC opened in the Centreville Square Shopping Center, day laborers stood on the nearby street corners and outside the Centreville Regional Library and employers hired them from there. But many didn’t get work and, often, some who did were cheated out of their wages by employers refusing to pay them after the job was done.
UCM’s Expanded Back Porch Thrift Store Opens
United Community Ministries celebrated the opening of its newly designed and relocated Back Porch Thrift Store with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, July 25
Celebrate Arlington
From Aug. 6-10, the Arlington County Fair will be in full gear featuring live performances, competitions, carnival rides and more. The free event, which has been going on for more than 35 years, has a mission to “showcase the best of Arlington.”
WGCC Lightning Swimmers Win League Championship
The WGCC Lightning swimmers have just completed one of the most successful seasons in the team's history.
Biking for a Cause
Phoenix Bikes on the rise
“Years from now, you will be able to say ‘I rode in the very first event.’ Your contribution to this wonderful organization is something to remember, always.”
