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Council for the Arts of Herndon Celebrates 30th Anniversary

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Council for the Arts of Herndon hosted a black-tie benefit to celebrate thirty years of supporting the arts and arts education in the Herndon community. The silent and live auctions alone raised nearly $6,000 to benefit the Council for the Arts programs and scholarships.

‘We Made a Difference’

Girls raise money for animal shelter.

Take two girls, add in compassion, determination and a love for animals, and the result is a successful fundraiser for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Helping People to Better their Lives

Lamb Center counts its blessings and celebrates.

Last week’s Lamb Center Celebration Banquet at the Waterford in Fair Oaks was aptly named. That is because this organization that ministers to the poor and the homeless has a great deal to celebrate.

Letter: Fairfax Should Promote Burke Centre as its Amtrak Green Rail Gateway

To the Editor

Fairfax County should promote Burke Centre as its Amtrak Green Rail Gateway.

A Hero in Vienna

Vienna’s Agrawal is one of CNN’s Top Ten Heroes of 2015.

What is the difference between a stray animal and a human being?

McLean Resident Receives Davidson Fellowship

Only in his first year of college at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance in Ann Arbor, Mich., Kevin Joel Broom II (Joe) has already distinguished himself as a musician.

McLean Woman’s Club Donates $1,500 to McLean Volunteer Fire Department

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the president and members of the Woman’s Club of McLean presented a check for $1,500 to the McLean Volunteer Fire Department.

You Can See More in the Dark

Dark Skies initiative in Great Falls allows better views of the heavens.

Bob Parks showed 40 members of the Great Falls Citizens Association a satellite photo of the world; the United States was lit up like a Christmas tree.

Communicating Today and Everyday With Fairfax Public Access

Channel 10 airs Season 25; Episode 700 of TV program created, produced and hosted by John Monsul of Great Falls.

On Monday, Oct. 12, John Monsul was producing the 700th program of his show, "Communicating Today," at the television studios of Fairfax Public Access (FPA), just as he has done every other week for the past 25 years, from the show’s debut in 1990 to the present.

Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Redskins Night

Roy Jefferson is featured speaker Oct. 20.

Famed Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson will be the featured speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club’s annual Redskins Night Oct. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.

Alexandria People at Work: A Personal Cup of Coffee

Sumatra beans giving off steam bounced out of the roaster and into the cooling tray.

Alexandria's Immanuel Church: More Than a Building

The Archbishop of Canterbury visits Alexandria for consecration of new Immanuel Church.

“To the glory of God, this chapel burned.”

Alexandria: New Leader at Minnie Howard

Upbringing shapes Kennetra Wood.

Where is Kennetra Wood, the new academic principal on T.C. Williams’ Minnie Howard campus, from?

Alexandria: Sonoma Cellar Opens in Old Town

“We are passionate about bringing Sonoma County and Virginia wine to the D.C. area."

There is something new to “wine” about in Alexandria: Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck welcomed customers to Sonoma Cellar, a wine tasting room and bistro in Old Town, to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception Sept. 30.

Chantilly High Presents ‘Annie, the Musical’

“The sun will come out tomorrow.”

Complete with Daddy Warbucks, Sandy the dog and a certain red-haired orphan, Chantilly High is presenting “Annie, the Musical.” The curtain rises Thursday-Friday, Oct. 22-23, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 via www.chantillyhsdrama.com.

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