Letter: A Write-in Candidate
I received word earlier today [Monday, Oct. 29] that our filing has been accepted and that any write-in votes cast for our campaign will be counted and reported.
‘He Comes on Wings of Darkness’
By special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York, Beyond the Page Theatre Company of West Potomac High School will present “Dracula” Nov. 8-10.
Toast for a Cure
An evening at historic River Farm on Oct. 25 supported Inova Breast Care Institute at the Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and the new Patient Tower Campaign.
Burgundy Farm Fall Fair
Pumpkins painting, barnyard tours, a haunted house, scarecrow stuffing and a moon bounce were just a few of the activities and attractions at the annual Burgundy Farm Fall Fair held Oct. 13 at the school.
Editorial: As Sandy Rolls In, Still Plan to Vote
Variety of choices in political landscape.
Hurricane Sandy means that the week preceding the election will not be what we were expecting. This editorial is being written Sunday night, Oct. 28, as forecasters predict five inches of rain and 65-mile-per-hour winds over the next two days.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Oct. 31, 2012
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Brief: Storck To Host Town Hall Meeting
Dan Storck, Mount Vernon District School Board member, invites Mount Vernon District parents, students, and community members to join with Fairfax County Public Schools and community leaders at a Town Hall meeting to discuss current education topics of interest, including school issues and priorities, as well as Mount Vernon District's needs.
Brief: Rotary Club Awarded Grant
The Rotary Club of Alexandria South received a $1,500 grant from Rotary District 7610, which, in addition to assistance from local businesses, funded a project with United Community Ministries.
Brief: Local Man Reported Missing
The Virginia State Police have issued a “Senior Alert” for a Fairfax County resident.
Entertainment Brief: Drumathon To Help Homeless
Join Good Shepherd Housing and the Hollin Hall Senior Center for a Drumathon to help raise funds and awareness for the homeless.
Entertainment Brief: National Men’s Chorus Presents Veterans Day Concert
National Men’s Chorus will begin its 14th season with a concert of music appropriate for Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road in Alexandria.
Entertainment Brief: Refugees from Slavery: Contrabands in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia
The National Park Service and the Office of Historic Alexandria will co-sponsor a program called Refugees from Slavery: Contrabands in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Alexandria Black History Museum from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Oct. 31, 2012
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Chantilly Boys’ XC Wins First Concorde District Title
Westfield boys’, Chantilly, Centreville girls’ qualify for regionals.
The Chantilly boys' cross country team on Oct. 24 produced the best score in the 19-year history of the Concorde District championships.
Entertainment Brief: Upheaval at Target
In celebration of Fotoweek DC, the Target Gallery hosts a juried photography exhibition that explores the theme Upheaval, whether in our own lives or throughout the world.
Obituary: Ernest (Ernie) J. Colton
Ernest (Ernie) J. Colton, 96, of Springfield, died on Oct. 25, 2012 at Greensprings Retirement Community’s Renaissance Gardens.
Fighting for Public Housing Tenants
Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee-Smith have helped city progress from its early integration roots.
The two women, both public housing tenants themselves earlier in life, worked tirelessly to improve the quality of living for Alexandria low income and minority residents.
Dressed up for Halloween
Del Ray cancelled its 16th annual Halloween Parade but held the haunted house decorating contest this past weekend.
Yorktown’s Stewart, Brown Burn Mount Vernon
Running backs combine for more than 200 yards, 5 touchdowns.
The Yorktown football team improved to 9-0 with a 35-0 victory against Mount Vernon on Oct. 26.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Oct. 31, 2012
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