Wootton Boys’ Soccer Beats WJ for 4A West Title
O’Neil goal, Tsakos assist propel Patriots past Wildcats.
The Wootton boys' soccer team advanced to the state tournament with an overtime victory against Walter Johnson on Nov. 5.
W-L’s Angell, Demsie Qualify for Cross Country States
Girls’ team places sixth, boys’ 14th at regionals.
The Washington-Lee cross country program will send two runners to the state meet, which is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.
Physical Langley Beats McLean
Novacki’s all-around effort, Casso’s career day lead Saxons.
The Langley football team ended the regular season with a 27-7 victory against McLean on Nov. 3.
Locals Join All-Star Line-up at Metro Cooking Show
Area specialty food entrepreneurs among the attractions at the 2012 Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show.
When celebrity chefs and Food Network stars were in Washington last weekend for what has become a Super Bowl for foodies (Giada De Laurentiis, Jacques Pepin, Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons and The Chew’s Michael Symon and Carla Hall were just some of the famous faces), some area culinary enthusiasts joined them as well.
West Springfield Junior Wins Essay Contest
The McLean Community Players (MCP) opened the 2012-2013 theatrical season with A. R. Gurney’s play “What I Did Last Summer.”
Letter: Anti-advertisment
To the Editor: As you drive down our roads, it is worthy to recall Michael Lee Pope’s October 18th article, “The Message is not the Median: Fairfax Roadsides Now Free of Political Speech.”
A Spooktacular Strings Performance
Ghoulish Gang at White Oaks Elementary plays hauntingly familiar tunes.
The melodies were haunting as musical ghosts and goblins performed during the 33rd Annual Spooky Strings Concert at White Oaks Elementary School in Burke on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Shop for a Cause at WHC Sisterhood Holiday Boutique
Proceeds benefit variety of charities.
Generous Giving is the goal of the members of the WHC Sisterhood as they set the wheels in motion for their 26th Annual Holiday Boutique — and it is also the philosophy of a number of philanthropic vendors who will be selling their wares and donating their proceeds to causes dear to their hearts.
Alexandria School Notes: Nov. 7, 2012
School notes
Food Festival And Bazaar
St. Mark Orthodox Church Food Festival and Bazaar was held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 2-4.
‘Art for Paws’ Benefits Animal Services and Adoption Center
Art show helps MCPAW raise funds.
The Huckleberry Fine Art Gallery in Rockville provided a colorful backdrop for the Montgomery County Partners in Animal Well-Being (MCPAW) fund-raising art show, reception and raffle held Saturday evening, Oct. 27.
Alexandria Military Notes: Nov. 7, 2012
Military notes
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Nov. 7, 2012
Upcoming events
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Nov. 7, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
Mental Health professionals highlight potential health benefits of gratitude.
For many, November ushers in a season of giving thanks, an opportunity to express gratitude, but it can mean even more: some researchers say that Thanksgiving might actually be good for your health.
Using Smart Phone To Get Better Healthcare
New apps and websites designed to make medical visits more efficient.
When Susan Gallagher’s 5-year-old son had an allergic reaction to something he ate at a birthday party, the Reston mother knew she had to get him to an emergency room immediately.
Dogtopia Comes to Springfield
New facility welcomes first guests.
The grand opening celebration of Dogtopia in Springfield on Saturday, Nov. 3, had barely begun before a steady stream of party poochers were taking over the spacious lobby and accompanying their humans on staff-guided tours of the new facility.
British Murder Mystery at Robinson Secondary
Theater students present “Night Must Fall.”
A British murder mystery, “Night Must Fall,” is Robinson Secondary’s upcoming play. It’s slated for Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 15, 16, 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at www.robinsondrama.org and $12 at the door.
Bullis School Holds Town Hall Debate and Mock Election
Students depict different political perspectives.
Students and staff at the Bullis School voted on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the presidential candidate of their choice.
Commentary: A Faithful Budget
This column is being written before the results of the election are known. Regardless of the outcome, however, the winners will face tough challenges. Growing numbers of persons unemployed and in poverty require consideration and response even as budgets get more difficult to balance.