PAUL Opens Bakery Café at Tysons Galleria
Established in Lille, France in 1889, PAUL Bakery is an international chain with nearly 500 stores in 25 countries, and in such prime locations as Barcelona, Brussels, Cairo, Dubai, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo. On Monday, Jan. 14, PAUL opened its first bakery café in Virginia in the Tysons Galleria shopping mall in McLean. (This is the fifth PAUL bakery café in the Washington, D.C. area.)
Mason’s School of Art Presents ‘Draw(n) Out’ Exhibit
George Mason University's School of Art is presenting "Draw(n) Out," an exhibition featuring works by nationally recognized artists from across the United States, including a selection of artists represented by galleryELL in Brooklyn, N.Y. The exhibition will be on display in the Fine Art Gallery in the Art and Design Building on Mason's Fairfax Campus from Jan. 22 through Feb. 15. Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 6-8 p.m.
Letter: Too Little, Too Late
Kyle McCauley heaped praise on Del. Barbara Comstock for her efforts to "increase the in-state slots guaranteed for Virginia's students to 75 percent" [Increasing Slots for Virginia Students, Connection, January 9-15, 2013].
Korean Teachers Visit Churchill Road
On Friday, Jan. 11, Churchill Road hosted the Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education, a delegation comprising 45 Korean teachers.
Express Buses From Burke to Tysons
Fairfax County launches Express Connector Bus Service.
With the expansion of Tysons Corner firmly underway, Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is getting ahead of the commuting curve with the launch of its new Express Connector bus service utilizing the recently opened 495 Express Lanes to carry commuters from Burke to Tysons Corner.
Spirit of Holidays at Churchill Road
Churchill Road students embodied the spirit of the holidays through a variety of service learning projects.
Letter: A Vote to Remember
I was interested to read Supervisor John Foust's column about the challenges facing Fairfax County in 2013, and especially his comments about the financial challenges the county faces [Challenges Facing Dranesville in 2013, Connection, Jan. 2-8, 2013].
Letter: Doing the Right Thing on Guns
The issue of gun control has been in the news lately, with everyone from President Obama to a British TV host voicing their opinion since the tragic shooting in Newton, Conn.
Health Advisory Committee to Consider Policy of Withholding Recess as Punishment
Should the last-resort punishment be scuttled?
Should students be punished by having their recess time revoked?
Defense Carries Yorktown Girls’ Basketball to Victory
Freshman Criswell, sophomore Nye combine for 30 points.
The Yorktown girls' basketball team held Hayfield to five field goals during the first 25 minutes of the game on Jan. 14.
Yorktown Boys’ Basketball Blows Out First-Place Hayfield
Patriots snap Hawks’ 11-game win streak with 28-point victory.
The Yorktown boys' basketball team snapped Hayfield's 11-game win streak on Monday night.
Ferguson, Johnson Lead Herndon Boys’ Basketball
Hornets coach Hall says win against Chantilly brings credibility.
The Herndon boys' basketball team beat Chantilly behind 25 points apiece from Will Ferguson and Dorian Johnson.
The New Year, Same as the Old Year?
Having survived almost four full years from the date of my original diagnosis/prognosis doing what I’ve done, all I should feel is: that anything is possible. I’m living proof.
Police Athletic Trainer Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Treating sprained ankles, separated shoulders and aching backs are everyday occurrences for Fairfax County Police Department’s athletic trainer Nancy Burke.
Importance of Recess
Pediatric researchers say unstructured play can help a child’s cognitive, physical, emotional and social development.
Can climbing on monkey bars help a child’s cognitive development? Can a game of tag boost preschooler’s social skills? The nation’s top pediatricians say “yes” and some local educators agree.
Tysons Service District Created
New tax district will help fund Tysons Corner improvements.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted eight to two to create a Tysons Corner Service District, which is expected to raise money to help cover the estimated $3.1 billion in new roads and public transit development planned for the area.
Group Protests at CIA Headquarters
Anti-torture organization fasts, blocks off entrance.
The Dolley Madison Boulevard entrance to CIA Headquarters was rendered impassable the morning of Saturday, Jan. 12, as more than three dozen people in orange prison jumpsuits and black hoods over their heads lined up to protest actions taken by the intelligence agency in recent years.
McLean Chocolate Festival Returns
New venue allows for more attendance, vendors.
The McLean Rotary Club will welcome chocolate lovers from all over Sunday, Jan. 27 at McLean High School for the second annual McLean Chocolate Festival.
Off to the Movies
Mason professor has unconventional method of teaching complex concepts.
An Arlington resident and George Mason University professor has an unconventional way of helping her students master complex concepts and evaluating their proficiency: She requires them to watch movies.
Area Roundups
Twain Middle to Host Elective Extravaganza