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Vienna Travel Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Shillelaghs Travel Club of Vienna celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a gala luncheon at The Westwood Country Club that was attended by more than 175 members, vendors and guests. The atmosphere was “family reunion.”

Honoring Potomac’s People of the Year

Chamber salutes its honorees.

Friends, family and members of the Potomac Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday evening, Nov. 13, at Normandie Farm Restaurant to honor Potomac’s People of the year, including Citizen of the Year Barry Perlis, who moved to Potomac in 1976.

Reston Citizens Association Reacts to Golf Course Appeal

RCA wants Reston National Golf Course preserved as open space.

The owner of the Reston National Golf Course (RNGC), RN Golf Management, LLC (RN Golf) is reactivating its appeal for rezoning the golf course. Reston Citizens Association (RCA) reiterates its position that the use of RNGC land must be preserved as a golf course.

Ready for Winter Skating Fun at Reston Town Center

Meteorologists around our region have been gleefully talking about the earlier-than-normal return of Polar Vortex-like weather for weeks, but the forecast for the Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion this past weekend was appropriately chilly, with brilliant blue skies overhead, holiday decorations all round, and buckets of fun on the ice.

Del. Plum Visits Aldrin Elementary

Virginia Del. Kenneth Plum (D-36) engages Aldrin students in discussions about Virginia government as part of National Take Your Legislator to Work Day.

Parisot Wins Republican Primary

More than 1,400 area Republicans show up to vote.

With Barbara Comstock filling in the 10th Congressional district’s seat, two candidates are closing in on her current position. Democrat Kathleen Murphy and Republican Craig Parisot, both now officially endorsed by their parties, are vying for the 34th House of Delegates seat via special election to be held Jan. 6, 2015.

Langley High’s Katie Robinson to Row at University of Miami

Langley High School’s Katie Robinson ‘15 signed a National Letter of Intent to row for the University of Miami Crew team next year. As a member of the Langley High School Crew team, Katie has excelled at rowing, including stroking the team’s top Women’s boat to Virginia state championship wins in 2013 & 2014, and a silver medal at the 2014 SRAA National Championship regatta.

And the Bands Played On

Two local high schools reach finals.

“I was absolutely thrilled with [my students’] efforts” in “very difficult conditions for a marching band,” said Band Director Adam Foreman of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria.

Josh Anderson Foundation Raises $35,000

At its first fall fundraiser, the Josh Anderson Foundation reached its goal and raised $35,000. More than 150 supporters gathered on Oct. 23 at the Top of the Town restaurant in Arlington to celebrate the foundation’s accomplishments in mental health awareness education.

Engagement: Barbiere-Rockholt Engaged

Barbiere-Rockholt Engaged

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barbiere of Herndon announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to Daniel Rockholt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rockholt, of Lake Monticello, Va.

Arlington: “Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Dec. 1-6.

Scouts in Centreville hold Soap Box Derby

Boy Scout Troop 893 of Centreville held its second Soap Box Derby on Oct. 12 at Bull Run Park. Soap box derby is an annual scouting tradition where Scouting patrols build cars out of wood and race them against one another.

Centreville/Chantilly Roundups Nov. 12, 2014

Land use meeetings, CItizens Associations, and volunteers active in Centreville and Chantilly.

Hazel Poole Receives 2014 Community Champions Award

On Oct. 30, Molina Healthcare of VA held their fourth annual Community Champions Awards Dinner and honored citizens who positively affect the health and well-being of others. Greenspring resident, Hazel Poole, was presented with a 2014 Community Champions Award for her extensive volunteer work with Greenspring’s English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program.

Washington Times Chairman to Address GOP Women of Clifton

Tom McDevitt, Chairman of The Washington Times, will speak at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Republican Women of Clifton. The event will be at Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, and begin at 7 p.m. when refreshments will be served. President Alice Butler-Short will open the business meeting at 7:30 p.m. after which Mr. McDevitt will present “America is God's Hope -- Reflections on 2014 and where we go from here".

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