Princess for a Night at West Potomac
The line was already out the door when the girl’s locker room opened on Saturday, May 12 for first pick on the new and slightly used prom dresses and accessories.
The Brainy Bunch Wins Research Award
Vienna students impress judges at the World Invitational Open.
The Brainy Bunch First Lego League (FLL) team, which includes six 8th grade Kilmer Middle School students, won 2nd Place overall in the Research category at the FLL World Invitational Open hosted by the University of South Florida and Legoland on May 3-6. The Brainy Bunch earned the honor of representing Virginia and D.C. at the World Festival by winning the 1st place overall Grand Champion Award at the VA/DC State tournament in December.
Scouts Surprise Advisor with Award
It was billed as the Special Awards Ceremony for her Senior Girl Scouts, but Troop Advisor Linda Kelly got a surprise.
Rock Spring Church Marks Its 100th Anniversary
Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a weekend full of events May 18-20, culminating with a worship service and traditional Strawberry Festival.
McElveen Receives Young Leaders Award
Ryan McElveen, Fairfax County School Board Member At-large, was presented with the 2012 Charles Robb Young Leaders Award by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and Rep. Jim Moran as part of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee's first annual Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Dinner on Sunday, May 6.
Week in McLean
Things happening in McLean.
Dominion Sponsors Project Plant It
On Friday, April 27 at Timberlane Elementary School, Dominion employees stopped at the school to help 3rd grade students plant two trees. He tree planting culminated several weeks of instruction about the benefits of trees.
Landon Hosts Azalea Garden Festival
Over the course of a weekend, guests at the 59th Annual Azalea Garden Festival at Landon School were invited to take part in a variety of events including shopping at the specialty boutiques, touring the "of Landon, by Landon" art exhibit, and viewing the musical performances on Miniter Quad.
McLean Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Langley High
On Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., the McLean Symphony Orchestra will present its final 40th Anniversary Season Concert.
Local Non-profit Wins Big at Derby Day Fundraiser
While I'll Have Another won the Run for the Roses, PRS, Inc., was the ultimate winner at the 17th Annual PRS Kentucky Derby Benefit on Saturday, May 5.
A History of Community Service
A fond farewell to McLean Day Volunteer Tommy Lukas.
Longtime McLean Day Volunteer and Master of Ceremonies Tommy Lukas has put his microphone down and is off to other adventures.
A Rain Garden at Churchill Road
On Sunday, May 6, girls from Brownie Troop 3352 and Junior Troop 2205 out of Churchill Road took part in the Girl Scouts Forever Green Take Action Project, which is a global effort to improve the environment and protect natural resources.
Week in Great Falls
Things happening in Great Falls.
Forestville Presents Musical
Last weekend, Forestville Elementary School performed the musical, "Wonka," about a children’s contest at a fantastical chocolate factory.
McLean to Celebrate Hometown
McLean Day 2012: ‘Celebrating Our Hometown’ is on Saturday, May 19.
The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) annual community festival McLean Day 2012: "Celebrating Our Hometown" is on Saturday, May 19.
Tiger Trot for Health
The Connelly School of the Holy Child hosted the Tiger Trot race on April 15.
Week in Reston
Things happening in Reston.
Fashionable Fundraising
The Ladies Auxiliary of Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac hosted its 9th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on May 12 at the Congressional Country Club.
Obituary: Elizabeth Hyland, 84, of Reston, Dies
Elizabeth Hyland, 84, an author who wrote extensively about schizophrenia and was a past president of the Writers of Chantilly literary organization, died April 22 at Cameron Glen nursing home in Reston. She had cancer.
Obituary: Natalie Dorolyn (Dee) Cotton, 88, of Reston, Dies
Former Reston activist Natalie Dorolyn (Dee) Cotton, 88, passed away May 4, 2012 following a stroke in Fredericksburg, Va., where she had moved in January.