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Deborah Jackson Named Learning Forward’s President

Deborah Jackson, special projects administrator in Fairfax County Public Schools, began her term as president of Learning Forward at the conclusion of the association's annual conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 10, 2014. Jackson succeeds Julie Blaine, executive director of the Central Regional Professional Development Center at the University of Central Missouri. Blaine now serves as past president.

Jewelry Showcase Features Wearable Art in a One-Day, Pop-Up Sale

Jewelry lovers and others can meet more than 30 carefully selected designers and artisans for a special day of shopping from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, when the McLean Community Center’s 8th Annual Jewelry Showcase will be held. Admission is $3 per person. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.

Vienna Church Takes Ash Wednesday Message Outdoors

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Emmanuel Lutheran Church will be offering Ashes and Dashes, a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, in its church parking lot (at 2589 Chain Bridge Road) from 6:45-8:30 a.m. Emmanuel is part of a new nationwide movement that has clergy and lay people stepping outside of churches to mark the foreheads of interested passers-by in parking lots, at transit centers and on street corners with ashes and encourage them to gain a better sense of self by examining their humility and mortality, and seek renewal.

Susan Allen, Chet Nagle to Address GOP Women of Clifton

The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) have announced that Susan Allen, former First Lady of Virginia, and Chet Nagle, Naval Academy graduate, former CIA agent, and author of “Lazarus Man” will speak at its March meeting.

Celebrate Great Falls, with Wine Tasting

Community comes together at River Bend Country Club.

A sellout crowd of 200 Great Falls residents and members of the local business community gathered at River Bend Country Club on Friday evening, March 6, to mix, mingle and raise money for the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation. It was the organization's second annual wine tasting event, held at River Bend Country Club on a very cold evening.

Harrison Opens at Reston Town Center

A new, upscale rental community is now open in Reston, the Harrison at Reston Town Center. Almost 20 percent of its 360 apartments have been pre-leased. One bedroom apartments start at $1,855, while two bedroom apartments range from $2,400 to over $5,000, and a three-bedroom, three-bath penthouse apartment is listed at $6,600 with more than 1,500 square feet of living space.

Special Enrollment Period for Affordable Care Act Open

NVFS and Healthworks are resources for area residents through April 30.

Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) will be providing free enrollment assistance and educational material to Virginia families and individuals that qualify for the Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period from March 15-April 30.

Business Philanthropy Summit Honors Local Leaders

Nonprofits, businesses recognized for local initiatives.

Community leaders from across the city gathered May 6 for the 17th annual Business Philanthropy Summit to honor the 2015 nonprofit and business philanthropists of the year.

Mount Vernon: Goats Enlisted in War against Invasive Plants

The Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club welcomed 60 goats to its property to graze on invasive plants and vegetation on May 11.

Historic Alexandria Foundation Distributes Funds, Plaques

Harriet and Tom Lankford opened up the gardens and pool house at their home “Clarens” for members and guests of the Historic Alexandria Foundation (HAF) on Sunday afternoon, June 7.

Reston Concerts on the Town Kick Off New Season

Reston Concerts on the Town, the weekly summer concert series at Reston Town Center, will kick off its summer season on June 7 with Beatles tribute band Hard Day’s Night.

Miracle League Opens Fall Season

Brayden Kemp was all smiles as he stepped up to the plate at the Kelley Cares Miracle Field Friday night. Wearing the colors of his newly adopted hometown Washington Nationals, the 8-year-old was taking his first at-bat as a participant in the Miracle League of Alexandria.

La Zona Rosa

NVFAA benefit held at historic Athenaeum.

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association held its second annual La Zona Rosa reception Oct. 5 at the historic Athenaeum in Old Town. “This is a way for us to thank our supporters and board members as well as to welcome our incoming board,” said NVFAA board chair Amy Heiden. “This is the second year for this fundraiser and a fun way for us to say ‘thank you’ to our members.”

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Comes to McLean

One of the nation’s premier flamenco and Spanish dance companies, New York’s Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, will perform “The Soul of Flamenco” for a single night at The Alden in McLean. The show will be presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $30, $20 for McLean tax district residents. The Alden is housed in the McLean Community Center, which is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.

MPA Welcomes Development Director, Board Members

McLean Project for the Arts welcomes Krista Vita as its new Development Director. Vita has worked in non-profit development for more than 10 years. She is a member of the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and manages a volunteer writing workshop for high school seniors.

Reston Advisor Wins Women’s Choice Award

As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified, Inc. has announced that Judy L. Redpath, CFP AIF, Founder of VISTA Wealth Strategies LLC has received the Women’s Choice Award for Financial Advisors based on rigorous research, 17 objective criteria including a client survey to obtain feedback regarding service and practices.

Great Falls Historical Society Seeks Nominations for Jean Tibbetts History Award

The Great Falls Historical Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the area, invites community members to submit nominations for the Jean Tibbetts History Award, an annual award that honors outstanding contributors to the research, articulation, dissemination and preservation of the history of life along the Potomac River corridor from McLean to west of Dranesville and south through Herndon.

Herndon High Cadets Win Spicer Cup

After four months of intense competition, Herndon High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps' (NJROTC) Rifle Team has won the Spicer Cup. The four-person team consisting of Cadets Marshall Wilkins (senior), Ashley Lightner (senior), Allison Maxwell (sophomore), and Caroline Ivie (freshman) defeated finalist West Potomac High School in the Championship Match. This is the ninth year that Herndon has won since the inception of the competition eleven years ago.

‘Mulan’ Comes to Burke

Northern Virginia Players present Disney classic.

Northern Virginia Players will perform Disney’s "Mulan Jr." during the production’s final weekend at Burke Community Church.

Potomac Real Estate: Sales for April 2012, $1million~ $1.18million

In April 2012, 248 Arlington homes sold between $3,100,000-$70,000.