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Alexandria: Door Decorating Contest Winners

Members of the Old Town Walled Garden Club completed the judging for the annual door decorating contest last week.

Alexandria: My Grandmother's House to Host Collection Event

If you’re Katherine Keith and it’s not past Dec. 30, stop reading. This is supposed to be a surprise party.

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.

Reston Crime Reports

Notable incidents from Dec. 5-11.

Commentary: Lake Anne Plan Abandoned

Instead of the anticipated December groundbreaking for the ambitious revitalization of Lake Anne, the community was shocked by the news that Republic Land/Lake Anne Development Partners was dropping out of this public-private venture after months of effort failed to attract financing for the project.

Week in Herndon

Weekly happenings in Herndon.

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.

City Council Honors Armistice Turtora

Field at Van Dyck Park is named after her.

For nearly six decades, Armistice Turtora has been actively involved in the City of Fairfax, and whatever she has done has improved it for the better

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: ArtSpace Herndon Opens Korean Pop Art Exhibit

Herndon Art Gallery prepares for January events.

Saturday, Dec. 12 there was a reception at ArtSpace Herndon for the Korean Pop Art in America exhibit. The exhibit is at ArtSpace Herndon from Dec. 8 until Jan. 10, 2016.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6.

Hit and Run Accident With Injury, Dec. 4, 1200 Block Elden Street. A 43-year-old Herndon man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the area without stopping.

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.

People at Work: Lawton ‘Plays the Kettle’

Emily Lawton pushes down the three piston valves in different combinations on her alto horn, pitched in E-flat and used in British style bands. She is "playing the kettle" as the glass doors automatically swing open but customers stop for a minute to listen before grocery shopping.

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