Lyles-Crouch Students Raise Funds for Laboy
$4,000 collected for wounded officer.
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook visited Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy March 22 to accept $4,000 on behalf of Officer Peter Laboy, who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head he suffered during a routine traffic stop just steps from the school's playground.
Wootton High School Theater To Present ‘Ragtime’
With a cast of 65 members, Wootton High School will perform “Ragtime,” the Tony-award winning musical.
Flourishing After 55
Information on events for people 55 and over.
Column: What’s Humane in Execution? The Bid for Justice or Mercy
Except in special cases seldom does the death penalty bring about much conversation pro and con on all sides of the political spectrum. It’s not a cut and dried matter and must not be taken lightly.
Potomac Entertainment Calendar March 27
Information on events going on in the Potomac area.
Things To Do in Alexandria
Ways to be active in welcoming spring season.
As residents prepare to move on to warm weather, blossoming buds and outdoor fun, a number of events and activities can help make this season fun and festive, whether history buff, arts enthusiast, active volunteer or someone who likes to try new hobbies.
‘Voodoo Macbeth’
American Century stages dark Orson Welles drama.
William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” considered by many to be one of his darkest tragedies, tells the story of a Scottish general named Macbeth who commits murder to become king and fulfill his ambition for power. In 1936, a young Orson Welles staged his own legendary adaptation of the play, “Voodoo Macbeth,” which is reimagined now by The American Century Theater.
Animal Shelter Is Seeking Senior Citizen Volunteers
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is looking for people with spare time who’d like to help improve the quality of life for homeless animals here.
Orange Line Calendar March 27
Information for events going on around the Metro Orange Line.
Alexandria Bulletin Board March 27
Information for events taking place in Alexandria.
Arlington Fairs and Festivals March 27
Information on fairs and festivals going on in the Arlington area.
Obituary: Charlotte S. Drummond
Charlotte Susan Sauer Drummond died on March 8, 2013 in The Villages, Fla. She was 68.
Arlington Entertainment Calendar March 27
Information on upcoming entertainment events in Arlington.
Operation Patriotic STEM
Marymount University makes science fun at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School.
As stomp rockets flew through the air, balloons expanded, and electricity set hair standing on end, children at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School didn’t know which hands-on science activity to try first.
Current Proposed Design of the Millennium Project
The Millennium expansion project is estimated to add close to 30,000 additional burial and niche spaces to Arlington National Cemetery.
Spring Fun
Crystal City 5k runs return in April.
Say goodbye to winter woes over a friendly 5k run this April in Crystal City. Races return this spring every Friday, and offer participants a chance to get out and go.
Ultimate Spring, YULA Invite, Opens Season in Arlington
Twenty-two teams playing at Washington-Lee and the new Long Bridge fields kicked off the 2013 Ultimate’s (Frisbee) season last weekend with the YULA Invite tournament.
Batman Visits YMCA
Batman AKA Bruce Wayne, AKA Lenny B. Robinson stopped by the Arlington YMCA on North 13th Street on Friday, March 22, promoting National Inhalants and Poison Awareness Week.
Arlington Bulletin Board March 27
Information on events happening in Arlington.