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McLean Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Langley High

On Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., the McLean Symphony Orchestra will present its final 40th Anniversary Season Concert.

Local Non-profit Wins Big at Derby Day Fundraiser

While I'll Have Another won the Run for the Roses, PRS, Inc., was the ultimate winner at the 17th Annual PRS Kentucky Derby Benefit on Saturday, May 5.

A History of Community Service

A fond farewell to McLean Day Volunteer Tommy Lukas.

Longtime McLean Day Volunteer and Master of Ceremonies Tommy Lukas has put his microphone down and is off to other adventures.

A Rain Garden at Churchill Road

On Sunday, May 6, girls from Brownie Troop 3352 and Junior Troop 2205 out of Churchill Road took part in the Girl Scouts Forever Green Take Action Project, which is a global effort to improve the environment and protect natural resources.

McLean to Celebrate Hometown

McLean Day 2012: ‘Celebrating Our Hometown’ is on Saturday, May 19.

The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) annual community festival McLean Day 2012: "Celebrating Our Hometown" is on Saturday, May 19.

Fashionable Fundraising

The Ladies Auxiliary of Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac hosted its 9th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on May 12 at the Congressional Country Club.

Obituary: Elizabeth Hyland, 84, of Reston, Dies

Elizabeth Hyland, 84, an author who wrote extensively about schizophrenia and was a past president of the Writers of Chantilly literary organization, died April 22 at Cameron Glen nursing home in Reston. She had cancer.

Obituary: Natalie Dorolyn (Dee) Cotton, 88, of Reston, Dies

Former Reston activist Natalie Dorolyn (Dee) Cotton, 88, passed away May 4, 2012 following a stroke in Fredericksburg, Va., where she had moved in January.

Aldrin Elementary Teacher Recognized

Christine Lewis, advanced academic resource teacher at Aldrin Elementary, has been recognized as the Region 4 Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted by the Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG).

Hopecam Holds 5k Run/Walk

Benefiting children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

For the twelfth year in a row, Hopecam hosted their annual Hopecam 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 6, to benefit the charity’s program

Hynes To Present State of the County

Mary Hynes to address community and business leaders

Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes will address community and business leaders during the State of the County breakfast on Tuesday, June 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal City Marriott.

Artists Take Over Reston Town Center

The 21st Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival to be held May 18-20.

The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) revealed its list of artists set to illuminate Reston Town Center for the 21st Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival on weekend May 18-20.

Art Fair at McNair Elementary

On May 8, McNair Elementary in Herndon, hosted an Art Fair for grades K-6. Students’ artwork was displayed in matted frames, and hung in the library.

Women’s Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Members of the Women’s Club of Arlington gathered Saturday, April 28 at their clubhouse on S. Buchanan Street for a celebration of 80 years of community service.

Chamber To Salute Businesses

Guernsey, Lampe, Peck to be inducted into Arlington Business Hall of Fame.

The 2012 inductees into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame will be honored at the 26th Annual Arlington's Best Business Awards (ABBIEs) held by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Sheraton National Hotel.

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