Alexandria Snapshot: Holiday Sweets
In the kitchen at Bittersweet bakery on King Street, a special order of mixed cupcakes is being loaded for a corporation with the company logo on the top and an “asap” on the order.
Alexandria: Door Decorating Contest Winners
Members of the Old Town Walled Garden Club completed the judging for the annual door decorating contest last week.
Fairfax: Menorah Bringing Light to Mosaic
Children shrieked and chased each other through the passageway beneath the Mosaic District towering Christmas tree, while a trio of cantors from Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church led a small crowd in festive Hanukkah songs such as “I Am a Latke.”
Burke: Taste of Braddock Showcases Local Cuisines
More than a dozen local restaurants, grocery stores and other food businesses showcased their cuisines for the community on Dec. 9 at the 2015 Taste of Braddock.
Racing in Sahara
South Lakes HS graduate participates in Morocco Motorcar Rally.
Paul R. Misencik Jr., a South Lakes High School graduate of 1986, competed in the grueling six-day Maroc Challenge, a motorcar rally across some of the most inhospitable, Sahara Desert terrain in Morocco.
Herndon HCTV Recognized By Town Council
Volunteers of Herndon station celebrate 25th anniversary.
In December, volunteers and staff at Herndon Community Television or HCTV were recognized by the Town of Herndon Councilmembers. Attending were Blake Rose and his wife Nancy Rose. President of Herndon HCTV, Blake Rose thanked the council for the recognition and the 25 years of keeping the community connected.
Herndon Hails Holiday Lights
Winners of Herndon’s “Dress Up for the Holidays” contest added more holiday cheer to the light displays already on their roofs, yards and trees with their responses.
Pets and Children Visit Santa at Lake Accotink Park
Santa cut a lonely figure waiting for visits from pets at the pavilion in Lake Accotink Park in Springfield on Saturday, Dec. 12. But, it has only been half an hour.
Balmy Weather for a Hayride Together with You
High temperatures match high spirits at Lake Accotink Park’s holiday events.
”We promised a campfire and they’re gonna get a campfire,” said Lake Accotink Park’s Julie Tahan.
Jewish Community Center to Host J Fest
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (the J) is hosting its annual J Fest and Movie Screening on Friday, Dec. 25 at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.
All Aboard the Ho Ho Ho Train
At Burke Centre Station, Santa trains educate young riders about rail safety.
It was a typical scene at Burke Centre Station, a line of people waiting for the train
Saint Nick Comes to Burke Presbyterian Church
Saint Nicholas visits Burke Presbyterian Church.
Herndon: Classical Ballet Theatre Reaches Out During the Holidays
Classical Ballet Theatre kicked off the 2015 holiday season with its annual classic production of “The Nutcracker,” held before sold-out houses at the 520-seat Ernst Theater at Northern Virginia Community College.
Alexandria Snapshot: Holiday Entertaining
“Santa” Steve Czechansky walks up and down the sidewalk at Centre Plaza on Quaker Lane, popping into the small stores on the strip to play Christmas songs on his accordion.
In Fairfax, A Dance for All
Fairfax ballerinas redefine traditional images of grace and beauty.
Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” is literally a child’s dream, with visions of toys coming to life, anthropomorphic creatures and the supernatural manifesting in vivid detail on stage.
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