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Camping Out at Wolf Trap

First-time campers from local 5th & 6th grade elementary schools enjoyed the camp out sponsored by Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts during the April 17-18 Fairfax County school holiday.

Artists' Atelier Opens at Village Centre

Ten Great Falls artists opened their new art studios, gallery and school on the Green at Great Falls Village Centre with a grand opening reception on May 8.

“Flourishing After 55” for the Week of May 18-23

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 18-23.

Girl Scouts Hold Diabetes Awareness Walk

Great Falls Girl Scout Troop 778 held a Diabetes Awareness Walk on April 11 as part of their Silver Award project.

Bike Rodeo Tests Skills, Offers Fun and Safety Tips

The annual Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation rodeo is different from most community events. The police department worked with the children participating as they navigated the obstacle course.

Recognizing Helping Hands

Vienna Optimists honor sixth-grade students with Helping Hands Awards.

It is not often that elementary school students are recognized for outstanding contributions to school and community at an evening banquet in their honor.

Historic Display Over the Falls

Images from the World War II Flyover at Great Falls: In my Own Words

In addition to my photographic work of the Great Falls area, I also volunteer as a docent at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum both downtown and at the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport. A few months ago when I learned that there was going to be a flyover of World War II aircraft to celebrate the 70th anniversary of VE Day,I immediately tried to think about where I might position myself to capture photographs of the event.

Victory Day Fly-in

Disappointed visitors searched the sky at Dulles on Saturday, May 9, hoping for a break in the weather.

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

A bank robbery suspect was taken into custody by the Arlington County Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Washington Field Office and Alexandria Police Department, at his residence in the 1400 block of N. Scott Street. A 30-year-old Arlington man was arrested during the evening of April 8 and charged with bank robbery. He is being held without bail.

Alexandria: Mary Barnett Says Dark Tomatoes are Selling Best This Year

Mary Barnett (above with a heritage tomato plant) has run the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church greenhouse at 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, for many years with a team of volunteers, specializes in local native flowers, heritage tomatoes, and herbs.

Salvation Army’s First Sustainable Garden

Construction has begun on the Salvation Army’s first urban garden in the metro area.

Alexandria: Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off Raises Over $82,000

More than 500 people crossed the threshold of the Birchmere to attend the annual Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off on April 26. Twenty-three local restaurants participated in this year’s fundraiser that raised over $82,000 for the shelter’s programs and services for homeless men, women and children.

Landrum To Lead Alexandria Economic Development Partnership

The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) named Stephanie Landrum as president and CEO of the organization on Thursday, April 30. Landrum had been serving as acting president and CEO since former President and CEO Val Hawkins stepped down in March. Landrum has worked at AEDP for 10 years and previously served as the organization’s vice president.

Alexandria: Chamber Honors Public Safety Personnel

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored 16 public safety personnel for exceptional performance in the line of duty at the 29th annual Valor Awards.

Special Visitor at Children’s National Health System

Patients at Children’s National Health System were surprised by a special guest on April 29.

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