Comfort Zone: Smaller Than the Safety Zone
Neighborhood archery hunt set to begin Nov. 7 is postponed.
Reducing the number of deer by lethal means can be divisive in residential neighborhoods, said George Timko of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This was not news to the 100-plus residents of a Potomac neighborhood who had gathered to discuss planned bow hunting in their 500-home neighborhood.
Arlington Votes
A morning with the election staff and voters at Arlington’s Madison and Marshal precincts
Arlingtonians lined up to vote on Election Day to choose between Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie. At a more local level, they also chose a candidate to represent the 8th district in the House of Representatives, to vote on the candidates for County Board and School Board, and to vote on four bonds.
Area Scouts Participate in Fall Camporee
The Old Dominion District Fall Camporee was held Oct. 17, 18, and 19 at Sky Meadows State Park. Six hundred seventeen Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture scouts and Scouters from Old Dominion, Colonial, and Occoquan Districts participated in this Pioneer theme campout.
iPads Come Into the Classroom
Sixty first and second graders at Keene Mill try out these devices during the school day.
Tablets and iPads in the hands of 6-year-olds is not such an unusual sight anymore, and now these devices are being used in the classroom. At Keene Mill Elementary School, 60 iPads are in the hands of first and second grade students, and being used to “change the time, place and pace of learning.”
Take a Hike!
Hiking group brings nature closer to Northern Virginians.
Shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, the parking lot by the softball field at Wakefield Park in Annandale filled up and several people approached Stefan Eom, of Annandale, the leader for the six-mile Wakefield to Lake Accotink hike organized by the Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC).
Charity Home Tour Set for Nov. 15
Sun Design Remodeling, Daniels Design and Remodeling and Kohlmark Group Architects and Builders are sponsoring an “open house“ tour of three newly remodeled homes in Clifton for the benefit of a local widow who operates one of the town's day care centers.
WWII History and a Mystery Unveiled
Fairfax volunteer’s book, “South Pacific Cauldron,” is published.
To patrons of the Fairfax Regional Library, Alan Rems is a familiar face. A 10-year volunteer there, he’s in the Virginia Room every Tuesday, helping people with genealogy matters. And last year, he received a pin for putting in 1,000 volunteer hours.
Proposal to Swap Offices for Condos
Part of a plan to redevelop Mantua Professional Center.
Nearly four acres of the Mantua Professional Center on Pickett Road are available for development, and the IDI Group Cos. hopes to build 80 condos there off Silver King Court. Details of the plan were presented during the Oct. 7 work session of the Fairfax City Council.
Fairfax High’s Homecoming Parade
Fairfax High’s Homecoming Parade was Friday, Oct. 24.
City of Fairfax Band Turns 45
The band kicks off their 45th season on Nov. 1.
In 1969, Nixon was president, men walked on the moon, gas cost 35 cents a gallon, and the war in Vietnam raged on. In Fairfax, a group of musicians came together to play one summer concert as the City celebrated the Fourth of July.
Firefighters Distribute 2,500 Pairs of Shoes
Seeing is believing for Nicholas Chakos and his family, who made the drive from Pittsburgh to Alexandria to help provide 2,500 pair of shoes to children in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue coat and shoe distribution Oct. 28 at Penn Daw Fire Station 11.
City Suspends Ticketing of ‘For Sale’ Cars
Cars displaying for “For Sale” signs on Alexandria public streets will no longer be ticketed.
Severance Trial Set for October 2015
The murder trial of Charles Severance has been set for Oct 5., 2015.
And the Winners Are ...
Chamber honors 2014 local Businesses of the Year.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business of the Year Awards Oct. 22, honoring businesses throughout the community and Lonnie C. Rich as the 2014 Business Leader of the Year.
Up Where the Air Is Rare
Chantilly yearbook adviser is in Virginia High School Hall of Fame.
Mary Kay Downes has won her share of awards over the years; but now, she’s seemingly reached the pinnacle. On Oct. 15 in Charlottesville, she was inducted into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame.
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