Letter: A ‘Key Reason’ Overlooked
I was disappointed in Mr. Horrock's commentary on the Silver Line [Silver Line Gets ‘Green Light’ The Connection, July 11-17, 2012].
Markers Dedicated at Oakton Schoolhouse
Cooperative effort between Hunter Mill Defense League and County produces interpretive panels.
In 2007, a group of Oakton-area community supporters, along with Chevy Chase Bank and the owners of Appalachian Outfitters, saved the historic Oakton schoolhouse from demolition. With funding from Chevy Chase, the building that once stood on the corner of Hunter Mill Road and Rt. 123 was moved to its current location on Hunter Mill Road, just a few hundred yards from where it originally stood.
Caffe Amouri Celebrates 2nd Birthday
Coffeehouse offered free hot dogs, live music throughout day.
Caffe Amouri turned two and the coffeehouse threw a party for the community out front on July 14 to say "thanks" for its support. And the community returned the thanks with their presence.
Helping Neighbors in Need
Throughout the month of June. Dixon Hughes Goodman of Tysons Corner paired up with Food for Others, a Fairfax based nonprofit organization and the largest distributor of food to those in need in Northern Virginia, for a canned food drive to help fight hunger in Metro DC area.
Week in McLean
McLean news.
McLean Rotary Club Installs New Officers
On July 11 the Rotary Club of McLean installed officers for the 2012-2013 fiscal year: Jan Auerbach--President, Mike Holleran--Vice-President, Dale Lazar--President-Elect, Lynn Heinrichs-- Treasurer, and Paul Sawtell--Secretary.
Dr. Kitay Joins PartnerMD’s McLean Practice
PartnerMD, a subsidiary of Markel Ventures of Richmond, announces the addition of a new doctor to its McLean practice. Dr. Kaleen Kitay, formerly of Prosperity Internal Medicine, will join PartnerMD on Aug. 1.
A Roadmap for the Inner Self
McLean author celebrates one year of ‘Unveiling the Inner Journey.’
McLean resident and author, Alianna Maren, is celebrating an anniversary. This month marks one year since her groundbreaking book, "Unveiling: the Inner Journey," was published. And she is inviting all of McLean to join the celebration.
Winning at Great Falls Farmers Market
Getting to know Farmers Market vendors: An All-Vendor Market Basket.
We all had a pretty rough first week of July with the huge storm on Friday night June 30, leaving tree parts strewn over most roadways throughout Great Falls, downing our power lines.
L’Auberge Chez Francois Grows a Garden, a Brasserie
Great Falls culinary icon integrates nature and heritage in classic French cuisine.
Washington’s iconic culinary destination, L’Auberge Chez Francois, is as much a cultural experience as it is a dining venue.
So You Want To Act?
Tips from local actors.
One of the hardest things about starting any career is getting that first job. It’s no different with acting.
Strayer Honors Medina as Outstanding Alumna
Acknowledging the value of college degree for non-traditional students.
Long-time Alexandria resident Kathryn Medina is among the 40 percent of college students who are considered non-traditional — those who’ve gone back to school after employment.
‘Champion of Change’
Campagna Center’s Joy Trejo is among those honored at White House.
The White House’s “Champions of Change” highlights a different sector of educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are working to serve and strengthen their communities each week.
City Gallery “Call for Artists” Deadline
The Office of the Arts, in partnership with the Alexandria Commission for the Arts is putting out a “call for artists” for area visual artists to submit their work for display in the City’s galleries.
City of Alexandria Hosts 9th Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
The City of Alexandria will host the ninth Annual Comcast Outdoor Film Festival on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. Movies begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. (at dusk). Admission is free.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board 7/11/12
Bulletin Board Events
Regulars at the White House
Local musicians perform for presidents and their guests.
About a dozen times a year, Chris McFarlane and Mark Questad, both of Mount Vernon, don their special full dress U.S. Marines uniform, pick up their musical instruments and head to an address in Washington that most will only visit once in a lifetime as a tourist: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Council Backs Full Restoration
Also supports retention of marina concession and mooring field.
The Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Associations approved a resolution supporting the National Park Service’s recommendation for full restoration of Dyke Marsh wetlands.
Public Comment Sought On Westgrove Park
Commission plans July 30 meeting.
A public information meeting will be held on the Westgrove Park Master Plan on July 30 to collect citizen comments to help shape the draft master plan