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Family Fun Day for ‘Growing Hope’ Draws Big Turnout on Town Green

Live music, activities, food and fun raises funds for families of children with cancer.

The Vienna Town Green rung out with joyful sounds, from children’s laughter to live pop music, on Saturday, Sept. 27, as the Optimists of Greater Vienna hosted its 9th Annual Family Fun Day and Fun Walk for “Growing Hope.”

Vienna Teen Honored for Poetry Writing

Megan Do just writes poetry in her spare time — and as a junior as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, she has precious little of it. Yet one of her recent efforts won second place for poetry in a competition sponsored by the Writers of Chantilly.

Top Chef for Seniors

Retirement community residents choose Sunrise Signature Chef.

Grace Delaune nibbled on striped bass and quinoa salad, pondering the flavors and textures of each dish. Myke Hammaker savored the miso cod and spinach.

Changing the World’ at Springfield Church

Volunteers at Messiah United Methodist Church worked on 30 mission projects in the community.

More than 350 members of Messiah United Methodist Church in Springfield took church to the community on Sunday, Sept. 7, performing 30 mission projects including repairing a boardwalk maintenance at Hidden Pond Nature Center;

Letter: Fellowship House: Preserving Reston’s Principles

To the Editor

I am writing this letter in response to an article titled “Lake Anne Fellowship House Revitalization Halted” (Reston Connection, Sept. 17-23, 2014) to correct and clarify the comments attributed to me.

A Virginia Statesman

Commentary

I first heard of Vincent F. (Vince) Callahan, Jr. in 1965 when he ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor of Virginia. It was his first run for political office, and while it may seem that he aimed high to start in those days it was easy to get the Republican nomination since the Republicans always lost.

Week in McLean

What's Happening this week in McLean.

Longfellow Middle Begins Lunchtime Food Recovery Program

As part of its work towards attaining “Green Flag Status” in the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools Program (www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA.aspx), Longfellow Middle School began a lunchtime food recovery program.

Eaton Brings ‘Glorious Songs’ to Alden

Jazz pianist, musicologist and humorist John Eaton will return to The Alden at the McLean Community Center this fall with his popular program, “Jazz Masters with John Eaton.”

Preference Poll Voting Continues through Friday

Residents and businesses in Small District 5 may cast their vote online or in-person for the 2014 RCC Preference Poll through this Friday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. Mailed ballots must be received by the polling agent in Washington, D.C. no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2

Fortnightly Club Celebrates 125th Anniversary

The Herndon Fortnightly Club celebrated its 125th Anniversary on Sept. 21. It is one of the oldest woman’s clubs in Virginia.

City Approves Money for Charrette

Focus will be on Fairfax’s downtown development.

It’s full speed ahead for a planning workshop, or charrette, the City of Fairfax will hold in November. It’ll do so along with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and the focus will be on the downtown area. It’s a hands-on, design-oriented event and will involve both professionals and residents.

Look! Up in the Sky!

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s an unmanned aircraft system.

Parish Hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke was at full capacity on Wednesday, Sept. 24, for an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University (OLLI-GMU) lecture by Christopher Vo titled “Drones: Our New Toys, Tools, and Robot Companions.”

Reston Hosts Walk To End Alzheimer’s

More than a thousand attend fundraiser event at Reston Town Center.

On Sept. 28, more than a thousand persons gathered at Reston Town Center to participate in the 2014 Walk To End Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter coordinated the event.

Helping Low Income and Public Housing Residents

Ramona K. Hatten was with the national Daily Point of Light Award.

For over 30 years, Ramona K. Hatten has been involved in community service in Alexandria. Hatten graduated from Mount Vernon College with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. Since then, she has used her professional skills to help low income and public housing residents improve their quality of life.

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