Heights School Men’s Chorus Releases CD
Ensemble recorded the music at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna.
The Heights School Men’s Chorus released its latest CD earlier this month. Their recording, “Sing dem Herrn” (Sing to the Lord), is a collection of traditional men’s choral music performed a cappella.
Brother Joscephus Comes to The Workhouse Arts Center
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra will be playing a debut performance at the Workhouse Arts Center, located at 9601 Ox Rd. in Lorton, on Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Let’s Roll
Bob Sussan of Fairfax, vice chairman of the Department of Virginia American Legion Riders, gets ready to participate in the 25th anniversary Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom May 27. More than one million riders participated in the rally from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of American POWs and MIAs.
Fairfax Rotary Honors Teachers of the Year
Robert Williams and Margaret Arnold each received the Teacher of the Year Award from The Fairfax Rotary Club on May 21.
‘Growing up with Sarge’
Field Notes
“For most of my life, it was enough for me to feed off his energy — he carried all of us on his wave. He kept us believing; he kept us hopeful. When he walked into a room, you just felt better. You felt ready for the day.” — from “A Good Man,” by Mark Shriver.
Supporting Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts
Cardinal Bank Community Fund has awarded a $5,000 grant to Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts. Founded in 1985 as a cooperative effort by the City of Fairfax and George Mason University, Spotlight aims to enhance the community’s awareness of the many arts and cultural opportunities offered in Fairfax and the surrounding area.
Talk of the Town: Gearing Up for Summer
Of course the Wanderer’s favorite way to enjoy cycling is to sit in his comfy, air conditioned man-cave and watch the Tour de France, all 2,161 miles of it, coming up June 30 through July 22.
Daily Patrols Take to the Water
Memorial Day weekend launches boating season.
The warm holiday weekend brought the opening of boating season on the Potomac watershed and Fairfax County’s inland lakes and waterways.
Fairfax Academy: Talent on Display
Creative Works Showcase, awards program to be held June 5.
Signature Projects created by second year Fairfax Academy students will be featured at Fairfax Academy’s annual Creative Works Showcase on Tuesday, June 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Fairfax HS Commons, followed by the Awards Program, 8 p.m. at the Fairfax HS Auditorium.
Fairfax Honors the Fallen
Memorial Day ceremony held at old Fairfax courthouse.
On Monday, May 28, dozens gathered on the lawn of the old Fairfax courthouse for a ceremony honoring those who have died in battle. The American Legion Post 177 and VFW Post 8469 partnered for the service.
Running for Cure
Michelle Wilds of Fairfax will run in the Race for Cure in memory of her mother Elizabeth.
On her 21st birthday, Michelle Wilds lost her mother. A Fairfax resident and George Mason business student, Michelle had watched her mother, Elizabeth, combat aggressive inflammatory cancer since her diagnosis in 2008.
Fairfax Resident Earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Eleni Antzoulatos of Troop 5462 in Fairfax, was one of 221 Girl Scouts from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) recently recognized for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting. The annual ceremony, called "In Your Honor" was held at Trinity Washington University and celebrated the accomplishments of young women in the region that reached this extraordinary summit.
City of Fairfax Band presents 'Springtime Pops'
The City of Fairfax Band will present a free show Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater at Northern Virginia Community College, 6901 Sudley Road, Manassas. Parking is free next to the amphitheater. For weather-related cancellations, call 703-530-8298.
Business and Community Partnership Celebrated
Awards Ceremony hosted by George Mason University.
Fairfax County and the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognized their business and community partners for continued contributions to their community at the Celebrate Partnerships awards ceremonies held on May 21 at the Mason Inn and Conference Center.
Reduce Crime: Buy Books
Richard Byrd Library hosts sale to support program for juvenile offenders.
Is there a new approach that works to turn juvenile offenders around? Yes - it is the Fairfax County Public Library's Changing Lives Through Literature (CLTL) program. According to FCPL Program Manager, Ted Kavich, CLTL uses the power of literature to transform troubled youth through reading and group discussion.
Kicking Up Their Heels
Encore presents ‘Dancin’ Fool’ at NOVA.
Premiering their new show here before taking it to Greece this summer are the singers and dancers of Encore Theatrical Art Project. They’ll perform "Dancin’ Fool" on Saturday, June 9, at 4 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 10, at 1 and 4 p.m.
Local Teacher Honored
Melanie Davis, a Jr. Kindergarten teacher at Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center, was chosen by Fairfax County Preschool Division of Early Childhood Education as one of five community preschool teachers to be honored at the First Annual Exemplary Inclusive Practices Community Preschool Teachers Awards ceremony on May 17.
Col. Lawrence Paul Monahan, Jr., USA (Ret.), 88, a Long-time Reston Resident, Dies
Col. Lawrence Paul Monahan, Jr., USA (Ret.) passed away on May 22, 2012 at 88 with his loving wife, Patricia Monahan, and family members by his side at Loudoun Hospital. Col. Monahan, "Paul," was a devoted father to Dr. David Monahan and wife Kathy; Gail Monahan and husband David; Tom Monahan; Tanya Stinson and husband Mike; Robin George and husband Chip; and Scott Trescott. An adoring grandfather to Alex, Julia, Zoe, Cassidy, Jeremy, Anna, Peter and Colin.
Letter: Revelation on Tennis Courts
Letter to the Editor
The formal opening of the new kid-size tennis courts on Saturday, May 19 was a revelation for me. A new phenomenon for Virginia, these six courts replace two normal sized courts that were located opposite the four story office building on Washington Plaza W. off North Shore Road.
Letter: Education 2012: A Third Dimension
Letter to the Editor
In my piece, "Education in the USA, 2012," I said: "There are three distinct ways which make it impossible to say that, aside from equality under the law, all children are created equal." I followed this with only two ways, thus shortchanging the reader. To make amends, I should like to provide my third reason now.