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Pathway to Zero in Alexandria

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Viewpoints in McLean

January 2, 2018

Total Health Concepts Opens in Vienna

Local residents, current clients and friends celebrated the grand opening of Total Health Concepts of Vienna on June 8, enjoying a sampling of the company’s services, nutritious grilled food, and a moon bounce for youngsters.

Business Notes

Imagination Stage received Adventist HealthCare’s 2013 Community Partnership Award for its residency at the Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children. Its work was centered on developing cooperative and imaginative play skills through the use of the four actor’s tools (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Imagination Stage was honored for its work in the Lourie Center’s Therapeutic Nursery Program.

Military Notes: Potomac

Marine Corps Pfc. Francisco-Javie Melendez, a 2006 graduate of The Heights School, in Potomac, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

Potomac Bulletin

Social Skills Summer Camp. Children in grades 1 through 6 can attend camp and learn friendly behaviors, working as a team, anger management and more. Held by the Jewish Social Service Agency and the McLean School of Maryland. All potential campers will be interviewed to make sure the camp is appropriate for their needs. Visit www.summeredge.org/ for more.

AAA Tigers Win Championship

8-5 finals defeat of Royals is Tigers’ third straight win over higher seed.

The fifth seeded Vienna Little League (VLL) AAA Tigers shook off early jitters, controversial calls and a furious last inning comeback featuring a 3-run homer, to hold off the American League Champion Royals, 8-5 Friday before an exuberant crowd at Rhodes Field at Yeonis Park.

Arlington Bulletin

Meeting. 6:30 p.m. at La Cote d’Or, 6876 Lee Highway. The Arlington Rotary Club Installation Dinner. Visit www.arlingtonrotaryclub.org.

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Deadly River Claims Victim Number Two

In less than one week, two people have drowned in the Potomac River. On Saturday, a 21-year-old drowned near Bear Island. Three of his friends attempted to save him, but were unsuccessful.

Grant To Funds Recess Program

Arlington Public Schools has received an $18,000 grant to fund Active Recess Programs in coordination with Arlington County and Marymount University.

Attracting Teens to Reading

Parents of teenagers may find it harder to encourage their children to read.

Time to Read in Great Falls, McLean

Summer reading programs at local libraries attract children and parents alike.

School may be out, but Fairfax County Public Libraries are hoping that doesn’t mean students will stop reading.

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  • July 2, 2013

Week in McLean

This week in McLean features new and exciting events!

Gay Rogers Named ‘Friend in Deed’

The Friends of the McLean Community Center honor Rogers for her contributions to the center. The Friends of the McLean Community Center organization has named McLean resident Gay Rogers the recipient

The Friends of the McLean Community Center organization has named McLean resident Gay Rogers the recipient of its 2013 “Friend in Deed” award.

Lewinsville Road Trail Completed

Connector between Scotts Run Road and Windy Hill Road.

Residents of McLean are now enjoying a new asphalt trail, along Lewinsville Road between Scotts Run and Windy Hill Roads in McLean. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), community leaders and Fairfax County Departments of Transportation and Capital Facilities staff dedicated the new trail at an event held on June 24 at the corner of Scotts Run and Lewinsville Roads.

McLean Orchestra Proves ‘Instrumental to Business’

When your audience expresses their wild enthusiasm, what else can you do but give them an encore?

Local Artist to Exhibit Beach Series At Katie’s Coffee House

Local artist Jane Rader will be exhibiting her “Beach Series” photographs at Katie’s Coffee House at 760 Walker Road in Great Falls during the month of July.

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