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Arielle Mewou Receives Regirer Nurse Scholarship

Mewou is a certified nursing assistant at Vinson Hall Retirement Community.

Vienna Arts Society Presents Heroes Healing Wall

Troops on the mend from Fort Belvoir compose multi-media puzzle pieces.

The newest exhibition of the Vienna Arts Society is a trifecta of purpose

Cooling off at Vienna Woods

Local Swim and Tennis Club offers choices to residents of all ages.

Established in 1959, this summer spot is home away from home for 750 members and an array of staff members.

The DaVinci Challenge Hosts Build A Drone Workshop

The world is slowly becoming a better place but there is so much more that can be done.

Herndon Enjoys Summer in Spotlight

Downtown Herndon remains active despite summer heat.

On July 9 and July 10, reporters from channel NBC4 visited downtown Herndon to share some of the special qualities of the town.

Students Keep Bows Moving

Summer Strings Camp preserves students’ musical skills.

This is the 26th year of the camp, which is and has been attended by students from different Fairfax County elementary schools.

Hawaii Spirit at Lake Anne Plaza

Fifth annual Ukulele Festival held Saturday.

Lake Anne’s fifth annual Ukulele Festival brought out music lovers from all over the D.C.-metro area to the plaza to listen to live music, learn to play a Beatles tune or two and pick up a ukulele for those feeling inspired.

‘Really Fun and a Great Experience’

Local students enjoy summer computer camp.

In the morning, Bijoy Thomas taught seven students, ages 12-14, how to make DS, or hand-held, video games. And in the afternoon, he taught them about BattleBots and Raspberry Pi.

Teens Learn the Law

Youth academy teaches teens law enforcement.

The students got to sit in the front seat of a police car, learn about crime scene investigation, see a real court case and meet some of the police dogs who also report for duty at the station.

Reston Hospital Center Gets STAR Program Certification

Reston Hospital Center is leading the way by offering excellent cancer rehabilitation services to its patients by becoming STAR Program Certified.

Wolfe Elected President of Principals’ Association

Wolfe served on the VAESP board of directors for the past six years, and served as an at-large member and president-elect before being elected president.

Vienna Residents Want Small-Town-Feel Preserved

Some anticipate an addition to traffic problems with the Silver Line opening July 26.

Vienna Mayor, Laurie DiRocco, resident for 19 years said, “This town does have a special feel.”

‘An Evening With Danny Kaye’

Brian Childers brings a Hollywood legend to life in this musical.

Actor Brian Childers has been playing Hollywood star Danny Kaye in numerous incarnations for 13 years. He will be returning to The American Century Theater in Arlington for “An Evening with Danny Kaye” from Friday, July 18 through Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Gunston Arts Center, Gunston Theatre 2, Arlington. This show is part of the Robert M. McElwaine Reflections series.

Putting On Dancing Shoes

Relay for Life of Springfield/Burke raises money for cancer research.

Relay for Life of Springfield/Burke held a fundraiser at the Empire in Springfield on Wednesday, June 25. The event’s theme is “Dance for a Cure.” DJ Lance Ortega provided the selection of music.

Abigail Glaser Selected to National Lacrosse Academy

Abbie Glaser, daughter of BG David and Susan Glaser of Lorton, a seventh grader at South County Middle School has been named as a 2014 Brine National All-Star and has been selected to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Academy and Brine National Lacrosse Classic in Boyds, Md., June 30-July 3.

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