Week in Alexandria
Everybody knows that Baltimore is Charm City. But what is Alexandria?
Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland Calls for Meals Tax in Fairfax County
Adding 4 percent to restaurant meals could raise $80 million for roads and schools.
Supervisor Gerry Hyland has his eye on that burrito.
Arlington County Board Considers New Housing Grants
Expanded program would help increasing number of people in poverty.
For Arlington’s poorest residents, the recession is far from over.
Churchill Softball Enters Season with Revamped Confidence
Last year’s winning record was Bulldogs’ first since 2000.
The Bulldogs enter the 2012 season with a revamped confidence stemming from a year of winning softball.
Mount Vernon Boys’ Lax Wins District Opener
Mount Vernon senior Shoshone Smith totaled eight goals in the Majors’ first two games.
Six different Majors scored a goal as Mount Vernon jumped out to a 4-0 lead and held on for a 6-3 win against Yorktown on March 16 at MVHS.
Does Music Make Children Smarter?
During Music In Our Schools Month, musicians raise awareness of impact of music education on lives of students.
Can playing the piano strengthen a child’s reading and math skills? Can joining a school band be a catalyst for building self-confidence? Does one develop strong analytical abilities by taking violin lessons? Some music experts say yes.
Israeli Ambulance Dedicated at Synagogue
An ambulance, manufactured in Indiana and bound for Israel, made a stop at Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, on Sunday, March 18
MV Goalkeeper Belanger Leaves Team
Mount Vernon junior goalkeeper Lucas Belanger, an all-state performer, has left the boys’ soccer team, head coach Robert Garza said Monday, March 19.
Learning To Become Authors at Holy Child
Holy Child eighth grade students Caroline Holmes and Emily Travis aspire to become authors. Both started writing short stories and novels when they were much younger — and one day hope to become published. Holmes and Travis, along with their 60 Holy Child middle school classmates, had the opportunity to welcome young adult fiction writers Rachel Hawkins and Ally Carter to the Holy Child campus on Tuesday, March 13.
Saints’ Reed Wants To Prove She’s Earned Accolades
Junior attacker is already all-time leading goal scorer for SSSAS lax.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes junior Carly Reed has pretty much done it all in her high school career, but remains driven to succeed by a desire to prove she has earned the accolades bestowed upon her.
School Notes for March 21 to 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.
Fine Arts for March 21 to 28
March 24 - 25 Command-Shift-3. Artwork by Glen Kessler. Will present his latest body of artworks at The Yellow Barn Gallery in Glen Echo Park. The Gallery is open to the public from 12 - 5 p.m. daily. An Artist’s Reception, also open to the public, is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 from 5 - 9 p.m. Visit www.GlenKessler.com or contact Glen Kessler at GlenKessler@hotmail.com or 973-634-0526.
Potomac Calendar for March 21 to 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.
Yorktown Boys’ Lax Has Big Shoes to Fill
Patriots lose all-time leading scorer Crowe, top defender Devine.
Yorktown junior attackman Joe Crawford called the team’s March 16 performance against Mount Vernon “rough.” After losing 18 seniors from last year’s National District championship team, it might take some time before the Patriots put forth an effort of the smooth variety.
'Brother Russia' Comes to Life at Signature Theater
Born in a remote Siberian village, he was raised impoverished and uneducated yet became powerful enough to infiltrate a Russian dynasty. Such was the journey of Grigori Rasputin, whose story is brought to life in the world premier musical of “Brother Russia,” now playing at Signature Theatre.
Orange Line Connection March 21 to 28
Saturday Nights at 11:01 11:01 Saturday Nights. Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late-night dance party. Tickets are $15/$12 students. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228-1850.
Arlington Calendar for March 21 to 28
Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Exciting All-Star Afternoon
Concorde/Patriot All-Stars beat the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime.
West Potomac's Bryant Fultz threw down a fourth-quarter alley-oop dunk from fellow Wolverine Randall Brobbey, scored a team-high 15 points and earned game MVP honors as the Concorde/Patriot All-Stars defeated the Liberty/National team 109-108 in overtime at Wakefield High School.
South Lakes Sophomore Wins Music Competition
Fedor Ouspensky, violin, wins First Prize in the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s Feuer Competition.
Fedor Ouspensky, violin, a sophomore at South Lakes High School (Reston), along with Michael Lewis, bass, a junior at West Potomac High School (Alexandria) and Cory Rivera, violin, an eighteen-year-old high school senior took the stage Saturday night at the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks concert to receive their awards and recognition as the three winners of the FSO’s 2012 Feuer Memorial String Competition.
Top Virginia Leaders to Discuss Impact of Rail on Economy
Fairfax and Loudoun Counties have entered the 90-day period to decide how they will fund Phase II of the Silver Line Metrorail Project - a decision that will have a major impact on local businesses.