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Nearly Naked Mile Held at Reston Town Center

Fundraiser for Medstar Washington Hospital Center draws crowds.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Reston Town Center was filled with visitors who came to participate in the Nearly Naked Mile. Kelly Kavanaugh, a head coach at Potomac River Running, was emceeing the race.

Halloween Candy Used for a Good Cause

Dr. Tisseront's 8th Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back event benefiting Children's National Medical Center and Troops overseas was held on Monday Nov. 4.

Clay Café Continues Art Outreach

Hutchison Elementary students ‘experience the art first hand.’

On Nov. 6, third grade students at Hutchison Elementary School in Herndon had the opportunity to paint pre-fired ceramic plates in the school’s theatre room.

Parris Island Orientation Provides Inspiration

>"Ready! Pain! Move! Discipline!" are just some of the many command and response calls that Herndon High’s Navy Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (NJROTC) learned during their November orientation visit to the most rigorous military training camp in the world – Parris Island.

Connolly in Herndon, to Honor Veterans

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11) joined veterans on the Herndon Town Green to honor the service of those who defended our nation in war. Connolly addressed veterans at an 11 a.m. ceremony sponsored by the American Legion, Wayne M. Kidwell, Post 184 in Herndon.

Vienna Boy Receives Champion of Character Award

Wolfi Gottschalk, a 9-year-old football player for the Vienna Youth Inc. Buccaneers, received the 2013 Fairfax County Champions of Character award for the Providence district male athlete.

Most Successful Event Ever

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s fundraiser nets $32,000.

The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s event wowed the crowd at their annual benefit.

Winter Walk of Lights to Open at Meadowlark

The light show runs Nov. 15 - Jan. 5.

On Nov. 1, the Meadowlark Gardens offered a sneak peak at their Winter Walk of Lights lightshow. In the lightshow, a total of about 500,000 LED lights will be on display for about six miles of trail at Meadowlark Gardens Park in Vienna.

Vienna 3A Braves Win Fall Ball Classic Championship

The Vienna 3A Braves captured the Vienna Little League Fall Ball Classic Championship on Oct. 29.

Archer Fifth Graders Win Robotics Tournament

On Nov. 2, Tidal Force 6--a group of fifth graders from Louise Archer Elementary School-- captured the 1st-Place Champions Award at the 2013-14 VA-DC First Lego League (FLL) Regional Robotics Tournament held at Eagle Ridge Middle School in Ashburn.

McLean’s WinterFest 2013 Scheduled for Dec. 1

WinterFest 2013 - McLean’s holiday parade – will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1. To register online to be an entry in the parade, go to the WinterFest website at www.mcleanwinterfest.org.

McLean High Theatre to Present ‘Annie’

Show Starts Thanksgiving Friday.

The McLean High School Theatre Company (MTC) kicks off the holiday season with "Annie," opening the Friday after Thanksgiving. Artistic Director Amy Poe leads this award-winning company in bringing this family-friendly favorite to McLean and the greater DC community.

McLean Antiques Show a Success

1,200 visitors attend 37th annual show at Alden Theater in McLean.

About 1,200 visitors attended the 37th McLean Antiques Show where 50 dealers from up and down the East coast sold their wares at the Alden Theater in McLean on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10.

The Langley School Presents ‘James and the Giant Peach’

Middle School students at The Langley School will present Roald Dahl’s fantasy adventure, "James and the Giant Peach," in three evening performances Nov. 21-23 in the school’s Sherman Arts Center.

Woman’s Club To Hold MarketPlace Fundraiser

On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Woman’s Club of McLean will hold a fundraising fair featuring numerous vendors, a lunch and dessert concession, a silent auction, a bakery and a raffle. Dubbed the MarketPlace, it will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., in central McLean. Admission will be free.

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