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Week in McLean
Around 3:47 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, a 56-year-old driver of a 2008 Dodge Charger was attempting to turn left onto Chain Bridge Road from Laughlin Avenue when he struck an 84-year-old pedestrian who was in the crosswalk.
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Trinity Presbyterian Holds Annual Fall Festival
Herndon’s Trinity Presbyterian Church held their annual children’s fall festival from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. This free event included several activities including a cupcake walk, art and craft event, and trunk or treating. Trinity’s youth group sponsored the event.
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Generation Next Event Held At GRACE
On Oct. 30, Greater Reston Art Center [GRACE] held a happy hour event to inspire and involve the next generation of GRACE members and community patrons.
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Clay Café Continues Art Outreach
Hutchison Elementary students ‘experience the art first hand.’
On Nov. 6, third grade students at Hutchison Elementary School in Herndon had the opportunity to paint pre-fired ceramic plates in the school’s theatre room.
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Nearly Naked Mile Held at Reston Town Center
Fundraiser for Medstar Washington Hospital Center draws crowds.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, Reston Town Center was filled with visitors who came to participate in the Nearly Naked Mile. Kelly Kavanaugh, a head coach at Potomac River Running, was emceeing the race.
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Week in Vienna
Town Offices to Observe Martin Luther King. Jr. Day Town of Vienna offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Vienna Community Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no classes, drop-in programs or activities will be held. Refuse collection will be collected as normal on Monday, Jan. 20. Public safety services will not be impacted.
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Republican Women of Clifton Launches New Year Speakers Program
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) launches its New Year program with two speakers: Louisiana state senator Elbert Guillory, who will talk about the "Presidential Report Card, a review of the President's Performance on National Policy," and Peggy Nienaber, Chief of Program for Faith and Action as well as President of the Capitol Hill Executive Service Club, whose topic is "Changing the hearts and minds of elected officials on Capitol Hill."
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Democratic Women of Clifton to Host ‘Our Children: Fostering, Mentoring and Adoption’ Program
The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia will host a program titled Our Children: Fostering, Mentoring and Adoption in Virginia on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 3-5 p.m. at the Clifton Community Hall, 12641 Chapel Rd., Clifton, with special guests: Nannette Bowler - Director of the Department of Social Services for Fairfax County, Paul D. McWhinney - Director of Family Services for Virginia Department of Social Services, and Dr. Beverly Howard - Coordinator of Fairfax Families4Kids. They will talk about their work at the local and state level working and advocating for the welfare of children and specifically with fostering, mentoring and adoption. The attendees will hear how they can become involved and make a difference in the lives of children.
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Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
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Vienna and McLean: Celebrating the Persian New Year
The Nowruz Festival will be held Sunday, March 13 at Tysons Corner Center.
Following 3,000 years of customs and traditions, the colorful Nowruz Festival -- the Persian New Year celebration -- will be held on Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Fairfax Connector Considering Service Changes, Seeks Public Input
Fairfax Connector is proposing service changes for implementation in June 2016.
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Fairfax County Arts Council Awards Grants to Arts Organizations
The Arts Council of Fairfax County has awarded $379,125 in operating support grants to 44 nonprofit arts organizations in Fairfax County.
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“A Fairfax Nutcracker” Presented by Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet Company
Two venerable Fairfax County performing arts institutions are joining forces for a singular holiday season experience for the whole family.
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Week in Vienna
Missing man, farmers markets, bike lanes, town council meeting and police.
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Marshall Academy CyberPatriots Advance to the National Competition
Students from Marshall, a Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy, are advancing to the national round of the annual CyberPatriot Competition. They are doing so after two teams were awarded first and third place in the state competition, and after a long day of regional competition that took place on Saturday, Jan. 17.
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Christmas Cheer Shared At Herndon Police Station
HPD, Herndon FOP and community provide children with presents.
”I think this is a great example of what communities do, we help each other out,” said Town of Herndon Vice Mayor Jennifer K. Baker. Baker was at Herndon Police Department on Saturday, Dec. 20 for the annual Cops & Kids outreach event.
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Reston’s Phase II Introduced
No plans made yet, said district supervisor.
Reston’s Phase II of its Master Plan is underway.
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Taste of Reston Returns to Town Center
Thousands expected at 24th annual event.
Get the knife and fork ready.
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‘Bands for Bikes’
Cooper eighth graders organize ‘Bands for Bikes’ concert.
Wheels to Africa is a youth-led all volunteer 501c(3) that collects used bikes for the needy. Now a college freshman, Winston Duncan founded this organization when he was just 10 years old. During a trip to Africa with his mom, a Winston was struck by the distances children had to walk for basic needs like food and water. He decided to take action. Since 2005, over 5,000 bikes have been donated to children in African villages.