Area Roundups
News from the week in Fairfax Station.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Andreotta-DiCosmo Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Andreotta of Clifton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kimberly Beth to Christopher John DiCosmo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Natale J. DiCosmo of Draper, Utah.
West Potomac Girls’ XC Finishes Fourth at Invitational
Wolverines finished 3rd at 2011 states, graduated top 2 harriers.
Katie Genuario led the West Potomac girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Monroe Parker Invitational.
‘Ride To Thrive Polo Classic’ a Smashing Success
Event benefits Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program in Clifton.
The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP), based in Clifton, hosted its sixth Ride To Thrive Polo Classic on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Chetwood Park in The Plains, Va. The polo match featured Team Chetwood Park/Golden Zebra of Lorton versus Team Los Tigres of Clifton.
Kid Fest in Clifton
Food, fun, music and games in the park.
Music, games, food and an all-around good time—that’s what’s in store for those attending Kid Fest in Clifton. It’s slated for this Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon-5 p.m., in the town park.
Week in Fairfax
Fairfax's Virginia Small Businesses Summit and Best Buddies Fundraiser
Piero’s Corner Italian Restaurant will host a Best Buddies fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. for its busboy, Eric Latcheran of Chantilly, and his friend Ryan Gutkowski of Clifton. The restaurant is at 9959 Main St. in Fairfax. Eric, 25, and Ryan, 24, have intellectual disabilities and are raising money so they may participate in the fun run at the annual Best Buddies Challenge, Oct. 20, in Washington, D.C. Piero’s will donate a percentage of its Sept. 16 food proceeds toward the cause.
Willow Springs Parents Hoping for a Traffic Signal
Parents describe transportation troubles.
It’s not a done deal, yet. But if the traffic volume at the intersection of Braddock Road and Willow Springs School Road warrants it, a traffic signal will someday be installed there. And it can’t come soon enough for Willow Springs Elementary parents and schoolbus drivers. In the meanwhile, the Wink-o-matic flashing lights on Braddock—telling drivers nearing that intersection to slow from 45 to 25 mph—have been reinstated after having been removed during the summer.
South County QB Symmes Scores 3 TDs in Defeat
Stallions lose second straight heartbreaker.
South County was stopped at the Oakton 8-yard line on its final possession.
Bridging a Cultural Divide
Grace Presbyterian Church in Springfield hosts Palestinian students this summer.
For many, the concept of “peace in the Middle East” is a distant dream bordering on fantasy.
Dancing In ‘Suds’
West Potomac High School members held a car wash Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Luke’s Church on Fort Hunt Road.
Potomac Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
In July 2012, 47 Potomac homes sold between $3,275,000-$410,000.
Potomac Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
Burke Centre Hosts Fall Festival
Festival-goers treated to senior flash mob and family fun.
Burke hosted its biggest block party last weekend as the community welcomed friends and neighbors of all ages for the 35th annual Burke Centre Fall Festival.
Jazz at Cedar Knoll Restaurant
A new live concert series to emphasizing jazz music every month at Cedar Knoll Restaurant.
QB Downer Leads Oakton Football Past South County
Senior throws three touchdown passes, runs for one.
Oakton quarterback Kyle Downer led the Cougars to a 28-21 victory against South County on Sept. 7.
Chamber Welcomes Top It Off
Located at the Hollin Hall Shopping Center, Top It Off held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7, hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Michael Gailliot, chairman of the Chamber, led the ceremony.
Fairfax to Host Small Business Summit
The Virginia Small Business Partnership announced that the third annual Virginia Small Business Summit will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at the Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel in Fairfax.
Combating Speeding
McGruff leads anti-speeding effort as school year begins.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School students got a surprise Monday morning, when they were met by McGruff the Crime Dog, Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Officer J.T. Frey of the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) in Kings Park West. The trio was there to remind student and their parents of the importance of driving safely and especially following the posted speed limits in school zones. The outreach effort, in support of the police department’s Operation Blue Guardian, is part of Supervisor Cook’s ongoing campaign to combat speeding and unsafe driving in our communities.
Residents Light Up Meeting on Power Outages
Dominion Power responds to questions on systems, underground lines.
About 85 residents attended a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 concerning long delays in restoring power following the Derecho storm which occurred at the end of June.
Arlington Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
In July 2012, 257 Arlington homes sold between $2,100,000-$85,000.
Arlington Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales