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Italian Designer Takes Trunk Show to Benny’s Bar & Grill

Italian Designer Franco Fonati, owner of David 2 Leather Factory, based in Florence, Italy, opted out of holding his annual Trunk & Fashion show at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C this year. Instead, Fonati wanted to have the Trunk & Fashion show in Potomac, 20 miles outside of D.C. for the annual event.

Entrepreneur Finds Outlets for His T-Shirt Designs

BAMindful Designs started with doodling.

Whole Foods Market in Rockville showcased a collection of Potomac resident Bryan Morris’ t-shirt designs on Sunday, Jan. 19. While Morris has sold his t-shirts to friends, family and people he has met through his family’s business, this was the local artist’s first appearance as a vendor in a commercial setting.

Obit: Gladys Seisler

Gladys Seisler, a retired elementary and special education teacher from Long Island, N.Y., and a 21-year resident of Alexandria, died on Jan. 28, 2014 after six years battling fourth stage breast cancer.

McLean’s Alden Theatre Hosts ‘Elska’

"Elska" makes a debut in Virginia.

"I am Elska, and not too long ago, I discovered a newly formed iceberg." This was the opening line of performer Shelley Wollert in her production of "Elska" which was presented at the Alden Theatre at McLean Community Center.

Bank Makes Donation to Police Foundation

$6,500 raised for Fallen Officers Memorial.

Officials from John Marshall Bank gathered Jan. 30 to present a check for $6,500 to Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook and Police Foundation Chairman Willem Polak to go towards the building of a Fallen Officers Memorial at APD headquarters.

Senior Housing Options

One size doesn’t fit all.

Senior Services of Alexandria’s (SSA) Feb. 12 Speaker Series is about “Senior Housing: New and Innovative Solutions.”

From a Mentor’s Perspective

My journey as a mentor began in early 2010. I felt called to become more involved in the local community and I have always had a passion for helping kids in need.

Free Seminar Addresses Heart Health

For Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Chief of Cardiac Surgery Dr. Linda Bogar, matters of the heart are a passion she shares with our patients every day of the year.

New Grocery Opens in Fair Lakes

Features organic and all-natural products.

A new grocery store, aimed at customers interested in buying natural and organic foods, has opened for business in Fair Lakes.

McLean Community Center Seeks Board Candidates

Nominating petitions will be available Tuesday, Feb. 18.

The McLean Community Center (MCC), an agency of Fairfax County Government, is seeking candidates to run for open seats on its 2014-2015 Governing Board. The board provides oversight and guidance for MCC programs and facilities, which include the Robert Ames Alden Theatre (The Alden) and the Old Firehouse Teen Center. The center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.

Teachers Federation Honors Herrity

Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) was honored Jan. 11 by the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT).

Great Falls Elementary Holds STEM Career Night

Parents teamed up with local high schools and volunteers from the Children’s Science Center for an evening full of fun.

Students packed the Great Falls Elementary gymnasium on the evening of Monday, Feb. 3, to learn the answers to questions such as "What is a polymer?" and "How is a vortex ring made?"

Colvin Run Elementary Students Visit Costa Rica

Thanks to the leadership of fifth grade teacher Allison Hutchins and EF Educational Tours, a group of Colvin Run Elementary School students went on an incredible adventure to Costa Rica during the week of Jan. 25-31.

Arlington-Based Novel Wins SET Award

Giving civil engineers their due.

Author Stefan Jaeger’s Arlington-based thriller “The Jackhammer Elegies” was among the blockbuster movies and television shows honored at the 3rd Annual Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) Awards in Beverley Hills last fall.

Young Professionals Ready To Lead

Leadership Arlington's newest class of the Young Professionals Program gathered for the first time at a day-long retreat at Marymount University on Saturday, Jan. 18.

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