Keeping Lawns Green in Great Falls
Choosing environmentally friendly ways to manage lawns.
As the weather warms and lawns begin to grow again, it’s tempting to start fertilizing right away to ensure they look as full and green as possible. The Great Falls Citizens Association’s Environmental Committee says that spring fertilizing isn’t necessary most of the time, and can cause harm to lawns and waterways.
Family PASS to Host Soiree
Fundraiser will help serve families facing homelessness.
A mother of four children, Josephine Rivera didn’t have many options after becoming a victim of domestic abuse. After her husband was arrested, she was forced to support those children, ages 8 to 18, on an $8 an hour salary, and she soon found herself homeless.
Easter at The Falls
Ecumenical council hosts annual Easter Sunrise Service.
Dozens of people gathered at Great Falls Park before sunrise Easter Sunday, using flashlights to walk the path from the parking lot to the visitor center. At an hour usually reserved for only staff members, the Great Falls Ecumenical Council held its annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park.
Masonic Lodge Presents Annual Award
Connie Hutchinson, Bill Tirrell recognized with Community Builder award.
The Herndon Masonic Lodge presented their annual Community Builders award Monday, April 1, to Vice Mayor Connie Hutchinson and former councilmember Bill Tirrell. The two were recognized for their contributions to many aspects of the community.
Pitcher Arvo, Centreville Baseball Beat West Potomac
Wolverines’ comeback attempt falls short.
The West Potomac and Centreville baseball teams are 4-2.
Bullis Boys’ Lax Beats Coronado Islanders
Senior Goldberg scores five goals for Bulldogs.
The Bullis boys' lacrosse team beats opponent from California.
Madison Boys’ Lax Edges Yorktown
Madison goalie Hayden, Yorktown keeper Pollack play well.
The Madison boys' lacrosse team comes from behind to beat Yorktown.
Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Defending State Champ Langley
Sophomore Jasien leads Rams with three goals against Saxons.
Robinson boys' lacrosse coach Matt Curran doesn't want the Rams getting cocky after beating defending state champion Langley.
Langley Boys' Lacrosse Bounces Back
Saxons overcome missing players, loss to Robinson.
The Langley boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly on March 28 in a rematch of last season's state championship game.
SSSAS Girls’ Lax Ends Losing Streak Against Bryn Mawr
Saints extend winning streak to 25 games dating back to 2012.
The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes girls' lacrosse team improved to 8-0 win a win over Bryn Mawr.
Carry on Erin Peterson’s Legacy
Annual Gospel Celebration of Life is Sunday, April 14.
Erin Peterson was a basketball star at Westfield High and was almost finished with her freshman year of college, on April 16, 2007, when she became one of 32 people killed in the Virginia Tech massacre. Just 18, she was sitting in her French class when her life ended.
Centre View Calendar April 3
Information on entertainment events in the Centre View area.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar April 3
Information on entertainment events going on in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Centre View School Notes April 3
School notes for students from the Centre View area.
Bowling Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics
Participants, family, friends and supporters of Fairfax Adult Softball, Inc. (FAS) united together in January for the 13th Annual Bowling Tournament to benefit Northern Virginia Special Olympics and Fairfax County Park Authority field improvements.
‘Hats Off to Being Bully-Free’
Colin Powell Elementary School held an Anti-Bullying Week, March 18-22.
Flourishing After 55 April 3
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for April 15-20.
Potomac Entertainment Calendar April 3
Information on entertainment events going on in the Potomac area.
National Recognition
Artwork by two students from Saint Timothy Catholic School, Josh Romero and Erin Costello, was selected along with 23 other drawings by the national office of the Missionary Childhood Association for its annual Christmas Artwork Contest.
‘These Citizens Are the Heroes’
‘These Citizens Are the Heroes’
A mother allegedly high on drugs — and driving 70 mph in a car containing an infant and a 6-year-old without a seatbelt — led to a three-car crash on March 11 that could have ended in tragedy. As it was, it sent five people to the hospital, resulted in the mother’s arrest and brought out the best in public-safety personnel and ordinary citizens who came to the rescue of the children and of police PFC Rockie Akhavan, who was trapped in his cruiser.