South County High Presents ‘Rock n’ Roll’
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m., South County High School presents Tom Stoppard's dramatic comedy “Rock 'n Roll,” featuring a cast and crew of all senior thespians.
Chantilly Students Sparkle at Science Fair
Chantilly High’s 29th annual Science Fair was held Wednesday, Jan. 23. The event showcased 442 projects from nearly 600 students.
The winners of Chantilly High’s 29th annual Science Fair Competition, held Jan. 23, are listed below.
Three Speakers to Address GOP Women of Clifton
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) will feature two outstanding members at its February meeting—Dr. Ileana Johnson, bestselling author of U.N. Agenda 21: Environmental Piracy, and Stephanie Reis, founder of the Omaha ACT for America Chapter as well as property rights advocate Martha Boneta.
Chantilly Pyramid Dinner, Choral Concert
Dinner and a choral concert are on tap next week at Chantilly High.
Column: West Montgomery County Citizens Association
The West Montgomery County Citizens Association will meet at the Potomac Community Center on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:15 p.m. If schools are closed because of inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled.
From Serious to Hilarious
Centreville High presents its One-Act Play Festival.
Comedy, drama and everything in between are on tap during Centreville High’s One-Act Play Festival. It’s slated for Friday, Feb 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets, good for both days, are $5 at the door.
Week in Fairfax
Firefighter Injured in Townhouse Fire, Fairfax Center House Fire Under Investigation, Citizens Fire and Rescue Academy, and Bob’s Discount Furniture Supports Area Schools
County Approves Pharmacy’s Historic Designation
The Arlington County Board voted unanimously in a recessed meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29, to recognize Green Valley Pharmacy located at 2415 Shirlington Road as a historic district.
Fairfax County Police Department Warns Public of Inheritance Scam
The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has received numerous reports from residents across the U.S. involving a phony inheritance proclamation.
Providence Players of Fairfax County Receive 19 WATCH Nominations
The Providence Players of Fairfax County have been nominated for 19 Washington Area Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater.
Entertainment Calendar
Entertainment Calendar for Feb.-June
Column: Medicaid Expansion, Transportation and Uranium
This week’s General Assembly session included “Crossover” on Tuesday — after which the House and Senate may only work on bills approved by the other body.
Bank Approved For Centreville Site
BB&T is coming to Sully Station Shopping Center.
It’s official — at long last, something is being built on the vacant pad site at the right end of the Sully Station Shopping Center. That something will be a BB&T Bank, which got a thumbs-up, last Tuesday, Jan. 29, from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Greenspring Republicans Host Pete Snyder
Last year, the Greenspring Republican Club hosted Pete Snyder as the chairman of the Virginia Victory 2012 campaign, a coordinated campaign in support of Republican candidates across the Commonwealth of Virginia. On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Snyder was invited again to speak to the Greenspring Republican Club, but this time as a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Show off Your Civic Pride
Pre-order Fairfax County license plates now.
Residents of Fairfax County can now pre-order their Fairfax County license plates online at the new Visit Fairfax website—www.fxva.com/plates/.
Obituary
Mary Neale Garrett
Mary Neale Garrett died Jan. 29, 2013 in Alexandria, Va. She was born Sept. 10, 1928 in King William County, Va. to Clyde Neale Garrett and Mary Robinson Garrett.
Beating the Winter Blues
Locals offer suggestions for finding cheer during the cold-weather doldrums
When the snow falls and temperatures drop, but you can’t hit the slopes, there are still plenty of indoor options for fending off the doldrums.
Community to Discuss Boundary Changes
At its business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24, the Fairfax County School Board voted to conduct a boundary study to address overcrowding at Fairfax High School and Lanier Middle School.
Volunteering for the President
Girl Scout Troop 189 of Fairfax volunteered on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 21.
Column: Martin’s Artistry Makes Its Mark on Alexandria
From businessman to activist to volunteering.
David M. Martin moved from Delaware to Alexandria in 1981, intrigued by the quality of life along the Potomac. In his bags were the beginnings of an artistic career in jewelry design. He also brought with him a strong interest in helping the people around him.