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Community Notes
Community Notes
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Community Notes
Community Notes
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Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
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Clubs & Organizations, April 2-8
Clubs & Organizations, April 2-8
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Clubs & Organizations, April 2-8
Clubs & Organizations, April 2-8
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Taking Steps for a Cure
On Sunday, Oct. 20, 180 people gathered at Temporary Road Picnic Pavilion in Reston to walk to find cures for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Crohn’s Disease and UC are inflammatory bowel diseases that can be debilitating to patients: 1.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease or UC.
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Two Speakers to Address Republican Women of Clifton
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) November meeting will feature Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, and Nancy Schulze, founder of the Republican Congressional Wives Speakers in Washington, D.C. The event will be on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, and the social hour will begin at 7 p.m. when refreshments will be served. President Alice Butler-Short will open the business meeting at 7:30 p.m., after which Fitton and Schulze will speak and answer questions.
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Traditional Needlework Exhibit at Greater Reston Arts Center
Greater Reston Arts Center is pleased to present STITCH, a group exhibition examining the growing popularity of traditional needlework and its incorporation into diverse forms of contemporary art. The exhibition will run from Jan. 16 through March 1, at the gallery, located in Reston Town Center. Traditionally regarded as a craft or relegated to the category of “women’s work,” needlework—including stitching, embroidery, knitting, and crochet—has become an increasingly vital element in contemporary mixed-media compositions.
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Great Falls Farmers Market Opens for Winter
The Great Falls Farmers Market vendors and local shoppers requested a year-round farmers market in Great Falls, and this past Saturday, Dec. 1, the first winter market day opened.
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February is ‘Share The Love’ Month at The Nest Egg
The Nest Egg in Fairfax, one of Northern Virginia's local destinations for unique home furnishings and decorative accents, has pledged to donate a portion of their sales during Valentine's week, Feb. 11-17, to Journey 4 A Cure's iPad Program. The iPad program makes a difference in the lives of youth fighting childhood cancers.
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Letter to the Editor: Guns Make It Too Easy to Kill
“Guns don’t kill, people do,” says the National Rifle Association. It sounds so right because it’s so obvious. But while it’s obvious that people kill, guns make it too easy to kill.
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Week in Fairfax
A Fairfax man was charged in a vehicle crash that caused the death of a 76-year-old Reston man. Charged with failing to maintain control of his vehicle was Carlos Rios, 42. The tragedy occurred Dec. 26, 2012, around 9:30 a.m. in McLean, and the victim, Frederick Naef, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, Jan. 6.
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Outstanding Contributions
McLean Community Center honors Joann Berkson and Dick La Porte.
The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) 8th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception was held on Sunday, March 25, in the Community Hall. The theme was "Italy" and Center volunteers were treated to a catered lunch by Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant and live music by The Wayne Tympanick Trio. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
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Tysons Chamber Names Francis Gary Powers, Jr. Acting President
Lori Lopez, Chairman for the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC) announced that Francis Gary Powers, Jr. has been hired as the Acting President effective Jan. 15, 2016.
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Week in Springfield
Weekly happenings in Springfield
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Burke: Bruin Blast, Kick-off Picnic and More
Lake Braddock Secondary School is ready for the new beginning.
Administrative staff, faculty and students at Lake Braddock Secondary School – home for the Bruins - started returning, as the first day of school is right around the corner.
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Week in Springfield
Weekly happenings in Springfield
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Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston.
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Back-to-School Shopping in Fairfax
FACETS and partners provide brand new school supplies.
“I wanna get school supplies so I can get smart,” said Sabrina Mohammed, 5, of Fairfax, as she excitedly entered the recreation center at Ragan Oaks Court apartments in Fairfax, which has been filled with school supplies provided by Facets.
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Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Donates to Local Charities
For the last 16 years, the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) has been hosting their Community Thanksgiving Service along with participating congregations. The money raised from the service offering is then distributed to two local charities. This year’s recipients were Our Daily Bread Fairfax and The Committee for Helping Others.