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The Langley School Presents “The Canterville Ghost”

Middle School production runs Nov. 13-15.

A British estate, 400-year-old ghosts, and a brave American family set the stage for The Langley School’s Middle School fall production of “The Canterville Ghost.” This hilarious spoof will run in three performances Nov. 13-15 at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Sherman Arts Center at 1411 Balls Hill Road in McLean.

Reducing Waste at Churchill Road

Churchill Road Elementary continues its “green” initiatives by promoting waste reduction. Under the direction of Principal Don Hutzel, Churchill Road compost team members sorted and packaged the foil-lined juice pouches and chip bags upcycled by Churchill Road families.

Pet Calendar Raises Funds for Animal Groups

Proceeds to support Pet Connect Rescue and MCPAW.

Rudy is the gorgeous Cover Dog, Baxter is the adorable April Dog of the Month and Cayden is the June beauty.

Cappies Review: Smooth Sailing at Madeira Stage

Smooth Sailing at Madeira Stage

Despite the chaos of the titular storm, Madeira’s production of “The Tempest” was all smooth sailing. The plotlines, movement, and transitions weaved together seamlessly, clarifying any plot points lost in the sometimes-unclear dialogue.

Trick or Treat So Others May Eat

Girl Scout Troop 6747, of Herndon, braved the cold and wind on Nov. 2 to "Trick or Treat So Others May Eat." The girls wore their Halloween costumes and went door to door collecting can foods that will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank.

Jim Lehrer to Participate in Great Falls Speaker’s Series

Popular anchorman Jim Lehrer will be the guest speaker at this month’s Great Falls Speaker’s Series (GFSS) on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., at the Great Falls Library. Lehrer, also a prolific author and a playwright, will be on-hand to discuss his newest novel, “Top Down,” about the Kennedy assassination. Signed copies of Lehrer’s book will also be available for sale (for as long as supplies last).

Author Inspires Potomac Students To Write

Laura Krauss Melmed describes journey from idea to publication.

Students at Beverly Farms Elementary School learned about the writing process and how a book gets published from children’s book author Laura Krauss Melmed on Nov. 5 and 6. Melmed, who came to the school to read from her first picture book called “The Rainbabies,” is an award-winning author of 20 picture books including lyrical bedtime stories, original tales of magic, holiday books, and nonfiction books about cities and states.

Potomac: Local Authors To Appear at Annual Book Festival

Bringing writers and readers together.

The upcoming 45th Annual Lessans Family Book Festival will be a 10 days of presentations on a variety of books – many by authors who reside in the area.

Halloween Party at Carderock Springs

Julie Stevens' kindergarten class dressed up for the Halloween parade and party at the Carderock Springs Elementary School.

Westwood Baptist Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The chapel was officially organized as Westwood Baptist Church on June 7, 1964, with 95 charter members.

The first service of Westwood Baptist Chapel was held on Sept. 24, 1961 at the Washington Irving Intermediate School with 37 people attending. The local Mount Vernon Baptist Association provided assistance and the first speaker was Rev. William J. Cumbie, who served as Superintendent of Missions for that Association.

Fire Chief Returns to Music Full Time

Retired Fairfax County battalion fire chief releases debut album.

On Oct. 28, retired Fairfax County Battalion Fire Chief, Glenn Bydume, released his debut album, “Late Night Hour.” His success did not come overnight, and he did not even start out with a career in music but, rather, a career in service.

Haunted House and Carnival in Chantilly

Screams and laughter were both part of Westfield High’s Haunted House and Carnival

Screams and laughter were both part of Westfield High’s Haunted House and Carnival, Oct. 29-30.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at South County

High school theatre presents Shakespeare's most popular comedy.

South County High School Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” William Shakespeare's most popular comedy, on Nov. 13-15 at 7 p.m. The comedy, written around 1594 or 95, portrays the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with woodland fairies and a duke and duchess.

Irresistible American Music from WWII Era

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents “I'll Be Seeing You.”

It was a golden age for popular music, even as the guns of war were loudly sounding. It was the era of music by Gershwin, Kern, Carmichael, Ellington done up to perfection by touring Big Bands. It was a time when some couples danced together and others kept in touch by letter with return address from far-away places in Europe or the Pacific.

‘It’s a Privilege and an Honor’

Hosted by local church, Guatemalans visit Fairfax preschool.

For the past 10 years, the women of Fairfax Presbyterian Church have made a mission trip/cultural exchange to Guatemala. And in mid-October, some of the Guatemalan women they met came here to visit.

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