Herndon High Drama Presents ‘The Tempest’
The Herndon High School drama team put on a production of William Shakespeare’s last play, “The Tempest” on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.
Plane Lands in Herndon Living Room
Pilot and passenger survive the crash.
Virginia State Police were called to an apartment complex on the 2200 block of Astoria Circle in Herndon at 12:17 a.m. Friday, May 31. A two-seat, single-engine Cessna had crash landed into the top floor of a three-story apartment building. The nose of the plane came to rest on the living room floor of a third-story apartment.
Dominion Virginia Power, Assistance League of Northern Virginia Pack Food Bags
As part of their Weekend Food for Kids program, Assistance League of Northern Virginia, in collaboration with Dominion Virginia Power, purchased food and packed over 11,900 individual food bags for hungry children during the 2012-2013 school year.
Fashion Show Proceeds Presented to Artemis House
Proceeds from the recent Spring into Summer Fashion Show were presented by OLGC Women’s Club members Renie Langan, Marti Campo, and Karen Ryan to Laly Goodmote, director of the Artemis House.
Great Falls Everton Wins the Dynamo Capital Cup
On Memorial Day weekend, the Great Falls Soccer Club (GFSC) Everton (U12 Boys) competed in the Dynamo Capital Cup in Richmond, and brought home the championship trophy. What made this championship even sweeter was winning the U12 11 versus 11 bracket. This was the first time the Everton has competed in a 11v11 tournament (usually reserved for U13 and above).
Sergeant Thomas M. Taylor Graduates From the Leadership in Police Organizations Program
On May 24, 2013 Sergeant Thomas M. Taylor graduated from the fourth session of the Leadership in Police Organizations program. The program was held in conjunction with the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.
A Shear Madness of an Evening
1st Stage presents "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward.
Light-hearted fare has arrived at Tysons 1st Stage in the guise of Noel Coward's 1941 hit, "Blithe Spirit." It is a lovely dessert-like confection of escapist froth and meringue. But its age—it was written during the "keep calm and carry on" times of the London Blitz of World War II—is beginning to show even under the assured direction of Lee Mikeska Gardner.
Experiencing All-American Football Camp
Local players gain exposure to college coaches during camp and develop skills for football and life.
Over the past two years, over 100 athletes who have attended the camp are playing NCAA football, including 48 who received Division I scholarships in 2012.
Maplewood Grill Continues the Fine Dining Tradition
Father and son keep local restaurant part of community.
The years that Chef Paul Kuchler spent at the sides of the classical chefs who worked his father’s kitchen at Le Canard paid off. Kuchler now is co-owner and head chef of Maplewood Grill, designing the menu, perpetuating some of Le Canard’s traditional recipes, refining new signature dishes and overseeing the kitchen details of Maplewood Grill. It was Marcel Kuchler’s idea to reinvent his French restaurant as one with a contemporary American spin and his son Paul took off with the concept.
Animals Blessed in Vienna
Antioch Christian Church holds its third annual blessing for family pets.
Antioch Christian Church, the quaint white clapboard church on Beulah Road, hosted its third annual pet blessing on June 2 and pet parents came from throughout the area to have their pets blessed by Antioch’s pastor, Randy Beeman. Any family pet, of any species, was welcome.
Week in McLean June 5, 2013
Church to Host Discussion on Gun Violence and Gospel Values
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, will host a free faith and public policy breakfast on “Gun Violence and Gospel Values—Possible Church Responses” on Saturday, June 15, with a simple breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program, ending by 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.
Brief: McLean Girls Win Elite Showcase Championship
The McLean '98 Spirit Green U14 Girls, coached by Christian Michel, scored a pulsating victory over the Culpeper Comets in the championship game of the Virginian Elite Showcase Tournament (Premier Gold Division) on Memorial Day Monday.
Brief: McLean Galaxy Green Wins Virginian Elite Showcase
McLean Galaxy Green U10 Boys Team were champions in the Gold West Division of the Virginian Elite Showcase Tournament over Memorial Day Weekend.
Brief: Fairfax County Park Authority Completes Trail Connecting Ingleside Avenue and Churchill Road
Residents of McLean are now enjoying a new asphalt trail connecting Churchill Road to Ingleside Avenue at Baron Road in McLean.
McLean Green United Defends Championship
McLean Green United, U12 Girls Travel Soccer, successfully defended their championship at the 2013 FC Delco Player’s Cup over Memorial Day in Chester County, Pa.
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