TC Crew Opens Season Against Washington-Lee
The T.C. Williams crew team kicked off the spring 2012 rowing season on March 24 at the Dee Campbell Boathouse in Old Town with its first and only home regatta of the year — a scrimmage against longtime rival Washington-Lee that not only provided the Titan rowers with, in the words of boys’ head coach Pete Stramese, "a good litmus test" to start the season, but left both Stramese and girls head coach Mercedes Kiss feeling confident about the team’s prospects moving forward this spring.
West Potomac Softball Produces Torrid Offensive Start
Wolverines hit seven home runs in first four games.
Danielle McHugh started West Potomac’s weekend long-ball party with a leadoff home run against West Springfield.
West Potomac Seniors Underwood, McHugh to Compete in College Athletics
West Potomac seniors Sarah Jane Underwood and Danielle McHugh signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Underwood, a standout cross country and track athlete, will run for Penn State University and McHugh will play softball at Tennessee Tech.
Sophomores Snow, Gaudian Lead Bruins past T.C. Williams
Lake Braddock girls’ lax responds to loss with pair of victories.
Lake Braddock sophomore midfielder Allie Snow scored less than 30 seconds into Tuesday’s girls’ lacrosse match-up against T.C. Williams. Moments later, Snow controlled the draw, scampered down the field and scored again. Fellow 10th-grade middie Kristen Gaudian then made it three goals in the opening minute and the Bruins were off to the races.
Business Matters
The Old Town Farmers Market is about to get a little later.
Council Notebook
For years, city leaders have thought the surface parking lot at the King Street Metro is just too suburban.
Struggling Nonprofit Fights Against Cuts to At-Risk Children
City Council members consider elimination of Urban League program for troubled youth.
Since 1981, the city of Alexandria has been funding an Urban League program to help at-risk youth.
Fairfax Board of Supervisors Considers Raising Stormwater Management Fee
One-penny hike on property tax could raise $35 million for projects throughout the county.
When it rains, it pours. That’s why Fairfax County taxpayers may have to fork over more money this year for stormwater management.
Census Records Show Alexandria is Getting Older and More Educated
New report shows shifting black population and an increase in African-born residents.
Alexandria is getting older and more educated, and its residents are increasingly likely to take public transportation to work.
Entertainment March 28
To have community events listed in Centre View, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412.
17 New Artists join Torpedo Factory Through Annual Jury Process
The Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association welcomes seventeen new artists through the annual jury held March 19-23 at the art center. An outside panel of art experts made the selection from among 84 artists who applied during this year’s annual jury process.
Midori and Friends Visit T.C. Williams
It was the chance of a lifetime for members of the T.C. Williams High School youth orchestra as world-renown Midori spent March 27 coaching aspiring musicians as part the legendary violinist's week-long Orchestra Residencies Program.
Fine Arts for March 28
March 23 to May 6 "In Medusa's Company." Ceramic artist Judith Kornett's works at the Schlesinger Center Margaret W. & Joseph L. Fisher Gallery at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Opening Reception Saturday, March 31, from 3 – 5 p.m. with Artist’s Talk at 4 p.m.
Calendar for March 28
E-mail announcements to the Gazette, gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week's paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions.
Potomac Theater March 28
Now Through April 7 "Rapunzel." Witch Wartsmith wants a baby and, after bargaining for little Rapunzel, must go to great lengths to keep the growing girl out of the hands of a handsome prince. Thursdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. . Tickets are $10/adults and children. Recommended for PreK-Grade 4. Running time: 45 min. Presented by the Puppet Co. Call 301-634-5380. Visit www.thepuppetco.org.
Potomac School Notes March 28
To have an item listed mail to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Call 703-778-9412.
Potomac Fine Arts March 28
March 31 Potomac Arts Night. 6 p.m. Moderated by Dalton Delan followed by wine and cheese. Featuring Linda Pastan, Michael Blumenthal and Duo Concertone, Zino and Natasha Bogachek. At The Art Gallery of Potomac, 10107 River Road, in Potomac Village. Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.PotomacArtists.org.
Potomac Calendar for March 28
To have community events listed free in The Potomac Almanac, send e-mail to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Call 703-778-9412.
Student-Directed One Acts
Students in the Yorktown High School theatre arts program performed and directed a series of four one act plays March 22-24.
Friday 5k Fun Runs Return to Crystal City
Friday 5k fun runs will return this spring as racers hit the streets in Crystal City.