Freezin' for a Reason at Lake Anne
Some flipped. Some jumped. Some flopped. Many yawped. Most shivered. And all 400 jumpers braved Lake Anne's 33 degree icy water Saturday, Feb. 7, to raise money for Camp Sunshine, a national year-round retreat for families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Celebrating Valentine’s with Classical Ballet
On Feb. 13, at the Reston Community Center, Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) will be presenting “An Evening with Classical Ballet Theatre.” For the last 25 years, CBT has been educating and inspiring children through the art of classical ballet in Northern Virginia, thanks to the vision, commitment, and dedication of its founder and Executive Director, Cynthia Donavin.
Hand & Stone Opens in Reston
Affordable spa offers facials, massage, waxings with five-star service.
A new Hand & Stone Spa opened in the South Lakes Village Shopping Center in Reston off South Lakes Drive on Sunday, Feb. 1. Owned by Darielle Danver, 25, and her father Eric Danver, 52, of Medford, N.J., the franchise spa decorated in warm earth tones and ambient lighting in nine rooms specializes in facials, hot stone massages, skin peels, waxing, eyebrows, hand therapy, and hot towel foot treatments with scrubs and lotions, and more.
‘A Legendary Celebration’ in McLean
Dancer, actress and singer Chita Rivera to perform at the Alden Theatre on Feb. 24.
A legendary talent will soon arrive at the Alden Theatre to entertain and enthrall; the incomparable dancer, actress and singer Chita Rivera. In her six decade career, Rivera has been honored with two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and six additional Tony nominations, received a Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime contributions to American culture and a Presidential Medal of Freedom among many honors.
I-66 Improvements Draw Crowd in Oakton
Public Information Meeting held at Oakton High.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in partnership with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) recently held several informational meetings on the “I-66 Outside the Beltway Improvements Project” to give the public the opportunity to better visualize its scope and ask questions of the people really in the know. One of these meetings was held at Oakton High School on Feb. 3 and drew a crowd of several hundred to the school cafeteria to learn more about the project that covers a 25 mile path from the 495 Beltway to Route 15 in Haymarket.
Chamber Promotes from Within
Simmans-Bolouri, Ciarrocchi named vice presidents.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of Shari Simmans-Bolouri and Maria Ciarrocchi to the offices of vice president.
Joshua Lian Wins Geography Bee Contest
Churchill Road crowned a new Geography Bee champion. On Friday, Jan. 23, nine Churchill Road fourth-sixth graders competed in the finals of the school’s National Geography Bee. During the final competition, the students competed in five rounds of questions to determine the top two finalists.
Exploring the Truth, Doubt and Consequences
1st Stage presents “Doubt.”
1st Stage has given audiences a beautifully accomplished, soaring production of “Doubt, a Parable.” Directed by Michael Dove, “Doubt” is a courageous act of intellectual and emotional honesty that is rare in its presentation of power, gender and ambiguity. It is rich in passionate dialogue to hold your attention.
Top Firefighter To Keynote Breakfast
Friendship Firehouse event kicks off Parade Day celebrations.
U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the annual Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association breakfast Feb. 16 to kick off the citywide George Washington Birthday Parade day celebrations.
60 Years of Wedding Bliss
Marie and Walter Washburn of Vienna are celebrating 60 years of marriage on Feb. 12. They originally were to have a Valentine’s Day marriage back in 1955 but a huge winter storm forced them to marry days earlier. They met after a blind date set up by Marie's sister and brother-in-law and have lived locally in the same house since 1958 in the town of Vienna.
Focusing on Residents’ Priorities
It's an honor to serve you as your Maryland state delegate, representing District 15.
Universal # 1 Lodge Honored
Celebrating its 170th anniversary, members of the Universal #1 Lodge gathered in City Hall council chambers on Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, to receive a proclamation.
Bills on Protecting Child Support, SOL Flexibility Pass
The third week of the “short” session of the General Assembly brings us to “Crossover.” “Crossover” is the midpoint of the session when both houses must complete work on their own bills and begin work on bills from the other chambers.
Letters: Votes Need Explaining
Letter to the Editor
Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) has announced his intention to run for election to replace the retiring Sen. Linda "Toddy" Puller (D-36) in the Virginia Senate.
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