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Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Aug. 14-23, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
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Alexandria: Police Investigate Robbery
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the robbery of sweetFrog, a frozen yogurt shop located in the 500 block of S. Van Dorn Street.
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Centre View: ‘It’s Like a Giant Family’
Fair Oaks, Sully districts celebrate National Night Out.
Take some firefighters, law-enforcement personnel and local residents; add in food, fun, handshakes and conversation in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere. Mix well, and the result is National Night Out.
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Herndon: Kyle Mathers, 19, Dale Neibaur, 19, Holly Novak, 18
Grief counseling is available at Herndon High School.
Herndon High School alums Kyle Mathers, 19, Holly Novak, 18, and Dale Neibaur, 19, had no chance of surviving.
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Herndon Holds a Vigil for Teenagers
Herndon was struck by a tragedy Friday morning, Aug. 7, when three recent Herndon High School graduates were killed in a car accident in Texas. Kyle Mathers, 19, Dale Neibaur, 19, and Holly Novak, 18, were beloved members of the Herndon community, which gathered together at the church to hold a vigil for the teenagers.
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Potomac: Through the Lens of Youth
Photoworks showcases young photographers.
Through Aug. 30, Glen Echo Park’s Photoworks is showcasing the 2015 Juried Youth Photography Exhibition.
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Mount Vernon: Homicide Investigation In Huntington Park
Police are investigating an apparent homicide involving a middle-aged man whose body was found in Huntington Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck in Lorton Road
Farman Batalia, 70, of Lorton, died early in the morning on July 30 after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Lorton Road near the intersection with Armistead Road.
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Springfield-Franconia: Moped Rider Dies After Colliding with Camry
Peter Matthew Kester, 56, died at the scene where his moped collided with a Toyota Camry sedan in the 6400 block of Franconia Road. Fairfax County Police received a call about the incident around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, according to the police release.
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Helping Aging Parents
Event will highlight resources available for long-term care planning.
Antonio M. Taguba says his life changed forever during a family reunion in 2006, starting with an announcement from his mother.
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Arlington: Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Attempted Rape Suspect
The Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in the attempted rape and abduction of a female victim which occurred in the early morning hours of July 25.
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Great Falls Celebrates Summer on the Green
Sunday evening concerts bring community together.
Sunday’s Concerts on the Green at the Great Falls Village Center are a weekly tradition that continues to unite the community.
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Potomac Snapshot: Game of Strategy
From left: Mark Chen, Amber Tien looking on, and Nathaniel Tessema, play a game of chess on Saturday, July 25 at the Potomac Library. Their game ended in a stalemate. The Potomac Chess Group invites participants of all ages to play chess at the library on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Letter: Executive Interference?
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Following the unjust and unprovoked shooting death of unarmed David A. Masters on Nov. 13, 2007 by Fairfax County Police Officer David Scott Ziants who was ultimately fired for “improper use of deadly force,” I organized the Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability, Inc., as a nonprofit corporation.
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Chantilly: Getting a Look At Officer Training
Residents tour county’s Criminal Justice Academy.
About 30 local residents recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. They learned what recruits go through to become police officers and participated in a training scenario.