McLean Rotary Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Tuesday, Nov. 10 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Rotary Club of McLean.
In Great Falls, the Little Things You Do for Yourself Count
With the holidays approaching, residents of Great Falls will have twice as many more items on their plates, which all have to get done.
Potomac: Crowd Celebrates Chamber Award Honorees
Annual event pays tribute to community efforts.
There was quite a crowd gathered at Normandie Farm Restaurant last Thursday evening for the Annual Potomac Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner.
Arlington Snapshot: Carnival Launches Indiegogo Campaign
On Saturday, Nov. 14, 150 adults and children gathered at the future home of TRUE Health and Wholeness personal training and wellness center at 1058 S Walter Reed Drive. Owners, Christian and Nina Elliot say target date for opening is Spring 2016. Currently they are raising build-out funds for their fitness and holistic health center on the crowdfunding website, Indiegogo (http://igg.me/at/true-health ).
Arlington Snapshot: Health Care Director Honored
David A. Oot, of Arlington, received the Dr. James E. Douthat Outstanding Achievement award from the Lycoming College Alumni Association at an awards ceremony on Oct. 24 on the college campus.
Arlington Snapshot: New Little Free Library
Arlington’s newest Little Free Library opened on Oct. 27 at 1723 North Veitch Street. The new mini library, which offers free books to share from a free-standing wooden box, is the result of a collaboration between Lynn Borton, the library’s steward and founder, and the local nonprofit affordable housing organization, AHC Inc.
Letter: Misinformation and Fear
To the Editor
Thanks to The Connection for printing homage to the last heritage oak tree in Great Falls.
Alexandria/Arlington: Neighborhood Health Offers Health Care Safety Net
Community health center provides comprehensive primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
Dr. Basim Khan walks toward the door of the Casey Clinic of Neighborhood Health in Alexandria’s West End, stopping to greet two of his patients by name: “Hey, how is your foot?”
Letter: Opposing Rolling Road Expansion
To the Editor
(An Open Letter To: Virginia Department of Transportation, Rep. Dave Albo, Supervisor Patrick Herrity, Virginia Taxpayers)
Gen. McInerney to Address GOP Women of Clifton
Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, USAF (Ret.) is the keynote speaker for the Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting of the Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) at Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Democratic Women of Clifton Participate in Holiday Gift Drive
Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia (DWCNV) will participate in two holiday projects:
Fairfax: Alexandria Architectural Firm Wins Design Awards for Renovated Animal Shelter
Since its renovation and expansion in Spring 2014, Cole and Denny Architect’s design for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS) at 4500 West Ox Road has received four honor awards for design excellence.
Fairfax: Paul VI High Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
It’s not your father’s Shakespeare; instead, it’s Paul VI High’s fresh, lively and modern take on the romantic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” It’s the school’s Cappies play and will be performed Nov. 19-22.
FoodRaiser at Fairfax High
Community helps fill Our Daily Bread’s food pantry.
The power of community was on full display Sunday afternoon as some 1,500 people came together on a Fairfax High athletic field to help Our Daily Bread (ODB) feed local families in need.
FACETS Hosts ‘A Taste of Fall’
FACETS is hosting its 16th Annual Taste of Fall with FACETS, an evening filled with food, fun, entertainment, and a live and silent auction to raise funds to help families and individuals in Fairfax County who are suffering the effects of poverty including homelessness.
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