Letter: Taking Chances On ExpressLanes
Letter: The way the ExpressLanes system is set up at this time, there is no way that we can know the traffic conditions on Route 495 prior to entering the highway.
Letter: Goals More Than Met
Letter: To the McLean, Vienna and Great Falls communities: The Woman’s Club of McLean would like to express its gratitude for your support of the club’s 46th annual Holiday Homes Tour and MarketPlace.
McLean Woman’s Club Homes Tour a Success
A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off last week’s 46th annual Holiday Homes Tour sponsored by the Woman’s Club of McLean.
Planning for Future of McLean Central Park
Master plan aims to integrate park, Dolley Madison Library, McLean Community Center.
The Fairfax County Park Authority kicked off the master planning process for McLean Central Park Tuesday, Nov. 27, hosting a public input meeting at Churchill Road Elementary School.
Promoting ‘A Greater Falls’
Great Falls women initiate an effort to support local businesses.
I once asked my uncle who was a priest in Washington, D.C. if there was a soup kitchen where I could volunteer.
Helping Families in Need
Our Neighbor’s Child collecting toys, clothing.
With only a week left until packaging day, the volunteers of Our Neighbor’s Child are working to make sure local children’s Christmas wishes come true.
Our Neighbor’s Child Toy Drives Yield Many Gifts
Our Neighbor’s Child (ONC) held toy drives last Saturday, Dec. 1, outside two local Walmarts and both were big successes. Holly Cameron organized the one staffed by Creative Dance Center’s (CDC) competitive dance team at the Dulles Expo Center store, and Phyllis White organized the one at the Fair Lakes store manned by members of Phase Cheer & Dance. And both volunteers were delighted with the results.
Brief: Church Hosts Community Feast
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville is kicking off this season of giving with a festive, family-style dinner for its neighbors in the community. It’s set for this Saturday, Dec.8, from noon-4 p.m., in the church banquet hall at 6600 Old Centreville Road.
Ho-Ho Holiday Show
Westfield High presents annual children’s program.
The Grinch, Charlie Brown, Frosty the Snowman — these characters and more will be onstage to delight children during Westfield High’s 13th annual Ho-Ho Holiday Show. Entirely student-directed by seniors in the theater program, it’ll be presented Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 15-16, at 2 p.m. in the school theater. Tickets are $5/person and $12/groups of four.
Luukkonen, Landgren Wed
Cassie Jean Luukkonen and Garrett Charles Landgren were married July 7, 2012.
Brief: Center To Host Holiday Food Drive
For the third year, The Women’s Club Fitness Center and Day Spa (www.thewomens-club.com) have teamed up with Saint Timothy's Church (Saint Vincent de Paul Society) and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to host a holiday food drive which will benefit their Holiday Basket Project. This project aids those within the Chantilly community and surrounding areas who are less fortunate.
‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’
Stone Middle presents iconic musical, “Annie.”
Annie, Daddy Warbucks, even Sandy the dog — they’ll all be on stage when Stone Middle School presents the much-loved musical, “Annie Jr.” Show times are Thursday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door, except for the Dec. 13 show, which is pre-sale only during school lunches, Dec. 10-12.
Joyful Noise at Chantilly High
School presents Holiday Spectacular and Tiny Tots show.
A musical feast for the ears and eyes, Chantilly High’s Holiday Spectacular will take the stage Thursday-Friday, Dec. 13-14, at 7 p.m. in the school theater. Living up to its name, this annual event features more than 300 choral, band, orchestra and theater students joining together to entertain the community.
School Opens Family Center
Bull Run Elementary creates welcoming climate for parents.
On the surface, it’s a beige trailer in a parking lot outside Bull Run Elementary. But inside, it’s both a haven and a source of information for parents. And on Nov. 12, it was officially dedicated as the Bull Run Family Center.
Fire Causes $100,000 Damage
Fire officials peg unattended candle as culprit.
A townhouse fire Sunday afternoon in Centreville’s Newgate community caused an estimated $100,000 damage, according to fire officials. They say an unattended candle in the kitchen caused the blaze.
Paying It Forward
Leukemia survivor raises money for hospital that helped him.
When Centreville’s Daniel Shank-Rowe was 9, he was diagnosed with leukemia. But he was successfully treated at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and is now in remission.
Centre View Roundups, Dec. 5, 2012
Roundups: Two Hospital ATMs Skimmed; Chantilly High Craft Fair; Encore’s Christmas Show;; Police Collect Children’s Gifts; CAC: Holiday Safety Tips; Free Carseat Inspections; Centreville Elementary Seeks Grant; Holiday Lighting Safety Tips; Adopt a Shelter Animal; Christmas Tree Fire Safety; Home Child-Care Facilities; WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers; Meals on Wheels Volunteers; and Women's Self Defense Program.
2012 Turkey Trot Yields Success
Just like the Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie, this year’s Virginia Run Turkey Trot is history. But the good it’ll do for others will last a long time into the future.
Recording History
World War II Veterans share experiences with West Springfield High students.
World War II Veterans from Greenspring retirement community were interviewed by local students for the “Meet the Veterans” video project. Just days before National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 12 World War II veterans from Greenspring retirement community in Springfield visited the National World War II Memorial to record their war memories.
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