Greenspring Scholarships Presented
The Greenspring retirement community in Springfield held its annual scholars awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 29. In 1999 Greenspring established the Scholars’ Fund, which provides scholarships to local high school students who have worked in various dining services capacities at the retirement community. In addition to receiving a wage, students may be eligible for scholarships paid directly to the college or professional school of each student’s choice.
Pilates Grand Reopening
Studio BE Pilates recently celebrated its grand reopening of its new location in Fairfax Corner.
Chasing Cow Costume Record
Ever dream of being part of a world record event? Join Chick-fil-A of Northern Virginia on July 2nd at the Patriot Center located on the campus at George Mason University in Fairfax as they attempt to break the world record for the "number of people dressed as cows gathered in one place."
Signature revives classic Sondheim
For Bobby, the word marriage is actually a sentence — a jail sentence. A perpetual bachelor, he is turning 35 and surrounded by five married couples who all have an opinion about his lifestyle in the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company,” now playing at Signature Theatre.
Boy Scout Earns Medal of Merit
Chris Mayhew of Fairfax honored as “exceptionally brave and courageous” young man.
Smiling with his head slightly bowed, Boy Scout Christopher Mayhew of Fairfax was greeted with thunderous applause as he accepted the Medal of Merit during the spring Court of Honor.
A Bluesy Good Time on the Pike Jumphead
Columbia Pike Blues Festival
G.E. Smith headlines this year's Columbia Pike Blues Festival, but four local bands start the party early.
Free EKG Screenings in Lopynski’s Honor
Class of 2008 Robinson graduate Ryan Lopynski was a freshman at Virginia Tech who’d come home to Clifton’s Hampton Chase community to visit his family and seek a summer job. But on April 26, 2009 he collapsed at home and suffered a fatal heart attack. Afterward, his parents established the Ryan Lopynski Big Heart Foundation to honor his life and to raise public awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in young adults.
Allison Hunter Wins $2,500 Robinson Scholarship
The Lunsford/Behrend Scholarship. The Lunsford/Behrend Scholarship Fund, Inc., which has awarded a scholarship annually for the past seven years, was started by Robinson band alumni in honor of Robinson band directors James G. Lunsford and Jack Behrend, who taught and inspired hundreds of students during their tenure at the school during the 1970s. Hunter, who played first chair euphonium at Robinson, was selected from a pool of applicants who were evaluated earlier this year.
County provides Office of Senior Adult Programs
Inside this week’s Arlington Connection is Senior Living, a special section.
Potomac Bulletin Board
Information on events going on in Potomac.
Cappies Review: A Spectacle Not to Be Missed
Robinson Secondary School’s production of “Hairspray.”
With bold characters, fun songs, and cans upon cans of hairspray, this production is a spectacle not to be missed.
'Images Chose Me'
"City Skin" A Local Photographer's Chance to Shine
Twenty-four of Montgomery County photographer Gordana Gerskovic’s prints were featured in the “City Skin” exhibit recently in Washington D.C.’s Modern Times Coffeehouse.
Adam’s Angels Hosts 5K Fundraiser
Raises money for scholarships and heart research.
With his life stretched out before him, this would have been the spring Adam Seymour graduated from Lynchburg College. Instead, it’s time for an annual 5K race in his memory—but one whose proceeds may help save other lives.
Students Step Out At Yorktown Prom
On Friday evening, May 31st, students attended Yorktown High Prom in the Marriott Gateway Hotel, Crystal City. Yorktown principal Dr. Ray Pasi, along with Bill Lomax and Susanne Evans greeted students as they arrived. In addition to dinner and dancing, the event featured a photo booth where students could choose from a variety of costumes to take pictures in.
Flourishing After 55
From Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs June 17-22
Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Arlington Mill at Fairlington, 3308 S. Stafford St.; also Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 S. 2nd St
Historic Building Restored
Historic Building Restored
This building is the center of our village, a historic treasure that brings us together," said Brian M. Cavey, president of Glencarlyn Citizens Association, describing the 120-year-old Carlin Hall on 4th Street, South, Arlington. Owned and maintained by the county, but managed by the association, a major restoration was accomplished over the past year. Initially, the plan was to replace siding and woodwork and to do some painting. Opening various structural elements disclosed much more effort was required. Foundation mortar had disintegrated into sand, attic rafters supporting the roof had warped and the crowning cupola was atilt and in danger of toppling.
Viewpoints
How is new technology impacting community life?
Individuals talk about how technology effects their everyday routines.
Potomac School Notes
Information on students from Potomac.
And the Winners Are …
Cappies Gala on Sunday, June 9, at Kennedy Center.
The 14th Annual Cappies Gala will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, in the 2,400-seat Concert Hall at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Gallery To Present ‘Brush Strokes’
Opening reception is Sunday.
This month The Art Gallery of Potomac will present a show titled “Brush Strokes” featuring paintings by Millie Shott, Richard Kaufman and The Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Graver's Society of Washington, D.C.