Pancakes and Bacon and Syrup, Oh My
More than 100 people attended the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department’s (VVFD) pancake breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Obituary: Kate Ellison Anderson, 86, Dies
Kate Ellison Anderson died on Aug. 6, 2014, in Fairfax at the age of 86. She was born in Ogden, Utah and grew up in Layton, Utah.
Teatro De La Luna Comes to Lake Anne
Performance group Teatro De La Luna performed at Lake Anne Elementary School in both English and Spanish.
Studying Butterflies at Churchill Road
Churchill Road second graders are about to begin their study of monarch butterflies. Students in Cheryl Bamdad’s class welcomed some very tiny monarch caterpillars.
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EWA Names Sarah Beerbower Director, Sales and Service.
Sarah Stewart Beerbower joins Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) in the newly created position of Director, Sales and Service.
New Pediatric Dental Office Opens at Worldgate Centre in Herndon
Dr. Charlie Coulter brings his nine years of Pediatric Dental Experience to Herndon, by opening a new pediatric dental practice, Dentistry for Children of Northern Virginia (www.Dentistry4ChildrenVA.com) at Worldgate Centre on Oct. 1.
Dulles Chamber Banking Luncheon Offers Industry Insight, Presents Lifetime Achievement Award
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Banking Luncheon on Sept. 5 at the Hyatt Dulles hotel in Herndon, where nearly 200 area bankers and financial leaders gathered for this premier industry event.
Week in Great Falls
Richard & Mary Kelly are opening their home to the community and sharing their private art collection of American Illustration for a fundraiser on Sept. 27, 7—9 p.m.
Great Falls Community Plants White Oak Trees
Great Falls residents' contributions to the GFCA Legacy Oak Tree Program resulted in the first planting of large white oaks around the village area in early September.
Foust Bridging Political Divide
Democrats hope Foust’s reputation as a “bridge-builder” connects with voters.
Straightening his tie, John Foust is preparing for yet another “meet-and-greet” event at the Clifton home of Democratic supporters Terry Matlaga and Kevin Bell.
Behind the Counter with a Smile
Serving breakfast and lunch at Firehook Bakery.
"We know a lot of customers every day. We have a big smile ready and already know what they want. So we get their order going before they even get to the counter. Good morning Hosea," Suyapa Flores says as Hosea walks over to the order counter beside the window filled with small pecan pies, morning glory muffins and elephant ears. She explains Hosea always comes in around 11 a.m. and orders an apple scone or a whole-wheat bagel and an espresso.
Award-winning Author Returns to Springfield
West Springfield graduate discusses his books, signs copies at Richard Byrd Library in Springfield.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, award-winning author, Louis Byrd, returned to Springfield just in time for “Fall for the Book,” an annual event that brings authors from across the nation and across the world to Fairfax County to share stories about their work and their experiences.
Springfield Resident Visits Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Jennifer Basik of Springfield met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. as part of the Direct Selling Association’s second annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill.
Twilight Rock ‘n’ Run at South County
South County's Band hosts fundraising 5K race.
The inaugural Twilight Rock ‘n’ Run drew a nice-sized crowd to South County High School on Sept. 13, a cool Saturday night. The 5K race was sponsored by the South County Band Boosters to raise money for the band and for Turf SoCo, an initiative to raise money for new football field turf.
Democratic Women to Honor Foust
The reception will be held on Sept. 20 in Clifton.
The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia (DWCNV) will host a reception in honor of John Foust, the Democratic Candidate for the Virginia 10th Congressional District on Saturday, Sept. 20.
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