Deadline for School Audit Committee Changes
Citizens Association wants community members added to School Board committee.
McLean Citizens Association (MCA) wants the county School Board to add community members to the audit committee. MCA voted on a resolution Jan. 7- stemming on a resolution made by Fairfax County Public School board members recently - to make changes to the audit committee by July 1.
Fairfax County Supervisors Seek Outside Help with Transparency
“Independent expertise” to advise on information disclosure policies.
Eight days after offering the public the first of any kind of official explanation for officer-involved shooting of Springfield resident John Geer, the Board of Supervisors took another step.
Herndon Residents Praise Town Services
Locals give high scores to golf course, community center in survey.
Herndon residents are extremely satisfied with their quality of life in the historic town. According to a survey conducted by Continental Research Associates (CRA), residents find most town services to be exemplary.
A Taste of Europe in Herndon
New location means a growth in clientele for Europa restaurant owners.
Europa isn’t new. It’s just new to Herndon. The Mediterranean restaurant, operated by the Fuentes family, moved from Tall Oaks Village Center and found a home on Station Street.
Vienna Theatre Company Presents ‘Be My Baby’
Vienna Theatre Company will present Ken Ludwig's “Be My Baby,” directed by Suzanne Maloney, opening on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. “Be My Baby” is a romantic comedy that tells the story of John, an irascible Scotsman and an uptight English woman, Maud, and how they're brought together when his ward marries her niece and the young couple decides to adopt a newborn baby.
Forestville Elementary Girls Perform on the Elipse Stage
Kendall Ladd, Erin Kearns and Christina Barton -- fifth graders at Forestville Elementary - submitted an audition tape and were chosen to perform on the Ellipse Stage at the National Christmas on Dec. 13. They chose to sing "You're a mean one Mr. Grinch."
Troop 55 Boy Scouts Earn President’s Medal
“To encourage more individuals to embody the spirit of volunteerism that makes this country so great” is the goal of the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Jeff Ye, a Patrol Advisor with Boy Scout Troop 55 from Great Falls, worked with the Troop 55 leadership and introduced the award to the Boy Scouts this past Fall.
Vienna Business Association Honors Park and Recreation Department
At its Friday, Jan. 9 breakfast meeting, the Vienna Business Association (VBA) paid tribute to the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department for their support and contribution to the community in providing services and equipment to the various functions in partnership with the VBA.
Fun in the Snow
Churchill Road second graders enjoyed some fun in the snow just after winter break. George Gaulding made snow angels while classmates Sydney Diao and Annalee Borden prepared to make snowmen.
Renovation, expansion include new gym and fitness center.
On Jan. 10 elected officials, County staff, contractors and members of the community celebrated the completed expansion and renovations of Spring Hill RECenter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The RECenter is located at Lewinsville Road and Spring Hill Road in McLean.
Mr. and Mrs. Pileated Enjoy the First Snow
Recently -- the pileated woodpecker has been voted in as the official bird of Reston. Erica Stoecker snapped this photo of Mr. and Mrs. Pileated enjoying on her Reston deck, on the first snow day of 2015.
Weichert, Realtors’ Recognizes McLean/Old Dominion Office, Top Associate
Bruce L. Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced the McLean/Old Dominion office was recognized for outstanding performance in December. The office led the region, which comprises offices throughout Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Delaware counties, for resale dollar volume.
Great Falls Trailblazers Win State Gardens Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
The theme tree was decorated with a silver and blue trail around the tree which had several animals hiding in the branches. The answer to the question How many animals can you find along the trail was 8: one squirrel, two snowy owls two chipmunks, two fawns with a cardinal for the tree top.
Blurred Lines
McLean doctor writes about what he knows.
The unassuming house right off Chain Bridge Road in McLean has a small sign bearing Dr. Robert Comunale’s name in the front yard. For passersby or the mailman, it is just a sign to indicate who lives in the house.
Backyard Dreaming
Local tastemakers say winter is the best time to plan an idyllic backyard retreat.
Spring may seem light years away from the frigid January temperatures, and lounging in your backyard is probably the last thing you want to do at the moment, but landscape designers say now is the time to start planning a summer retreat.
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