Potomac River Needs Help
Pollutants identified, solutions mandated for Potomac River with ‘barely passing’ grade.
The Potomac Conservancy released its sixth annual State of the Nation’s River on Nov. 15, handing the Potomac River’s health a “D” or “barely passing grade.”
Churchill’s Own Singer Songwriter
Mackenzie Testa pursues singing and dancing career.
Mackenzie Testa, a Churchill High School sophomore, is gearing up to make it big in the pop music industry.
Potomac Calendar, Dec. 5, 2012
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Potomac Bulletin Board, Dec. 5, 2012
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Long Branch At 40
The juvenile eastern rat snake watched the activity from the confines of its cage as visitors passed by during Long Branch's 40th birthday celebration in November.
Woodson Bigs Show Perimeter Touch Against Robinson
Cavaliers open season with 17-point win against the Rams.
The Woodson boys' basketball team defeated Robinson, 68-51, on Nov. 30.
Food Drives in High Gear
Collecting food to match growing needs of underemployed.
The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is entering its major holiday drive time, during which it will run more than 350 food drives between now and the end of the year, as the number of families needing food assistance in Arlington is on the rise.
Blast 24 To Salute American Bandstand
A tribute by Churchill’s choral director to an icon.
American Bandstand — the TV show that legitimized rock and roll, turned new artists into household names, and made the iconic Dick Clark famous — will be celebrated this December by Winston Churchill High School’s Blast 24: American Bandstand.
New Milestone for No Blitz
Arlington-based band celebrates EP release at Vienna’s Jammin' Java Saturday night.
This Saturday marks a milestone for the Arlington-based band No Blitz. Having been together for a little over a year, the four-piece band is releasing their first EP, Never Satisfied, complete with a headlining spot at Jammin' Java.
Entertainment Brief: ‘A Trip to the Moon’
Synetic Theater presents this whimsical, original piece, directed by Natsu Onoda Power and based on the 1902 silent film by Georges Méliès, will delight and inspire.
Entertainment Brief: Holiday Guys, Holiday Follies at Signature
Signature is pleased to announce the addition of Holiday Guys to this season's holiday programming.
‘Dreamgirls’
Nova Payton electrifies in Signature Theatre production.
Known for its magical staging of big Broadway productions, Signature Theatre has taken on Michael Bennett’s Tony Award winning “Dreamgirls” in a high-voltage production that leaves no doubt as to why Signature possesses a Tony of its own.
Bishop Ireton Boys’ Basketball Hoping to Surprise WCAC
Cardinals start season with wins against Episcopal, Fairfax.
The Bishop Ireton boys' basketball team defeated Fairfax, 73-53, on Dec. 3.
‘Jolly Fat Man’s Run’ To Benefit Operation Second Chance
Annual fun run/walk returns Dec. 15.
For the past 17 years, Capital Crescent Trail enthusiasts have been shocked to see the “Jolly Fat Man” — and a pack of his followers — racing and walking down the trail.
South Lakes' Kamga Shows Potential in Defeat
Sophomore point guard scores 20 points in two-point loss to Oakton.
The South Lakes boys' basketball team opened its season with a 51-49 loss to Oakton on Nov. 29.
Youth Promotes Awareness of Rocket Attacks in Israel
Project seeks 12,000 rubber bands.
How much is 12,000? While searching for a bar mitzvah project, Mory Gould of Potomac discovered that more than 12,000 rockets have fallen on Israel since 2001.
Gala To Support Israeli Montessori Schools
Alef Bet Montessori School merges languages and cultures.
On the evening of Dec. 6, the Alef Bet Montessori School will present “Education – Passport to the World” — a gala which will be held at the Potomac home of Amy and Alan Meltzer.
Langley Dominates Centreville in Opener
Head Coach Hess said Saxons will try to capitalize on team’s “beef.”
The Langley boys' basketball team will try to capitalize on its size this season.
Victorian Workshops
The Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo offered free Victorian holiday greeting card workshops last weekend.
Oakton's Tribble Hits a Game-Winner
Senior guard hits game-winner from perimeter in closing seconds at South Lakes.
The Oakton boys' basketball team is off to a 3-1 start.