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Potomac Brief: Council Approves Pesticide Ban
County Council approved amended Bill 52-14 in a 6-3 vote on Oct. 6 that bans the use of pesticides on county-owned and private lawns.
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League of Women Voters Hosts Springfield Candidates
Dozens of Springfield district constituents came out to the West Springfield Government Center to hear from candidates running for supervisor and school board positions. The Sept. 9 event was the first in a series of meet-and-greets for the different Fairfax County magisterial districts, hosted by the League of Women Voters.
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In Fairfax, Eggstravaganza Brings Community Together
The grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center was filled with bouncing children, hopping Easter bunnies and rolling eggs on Saturday, March 26 for Jubilee Christian Center’s Eggstravaganza.
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Burke and Fairfax Station: Mother’s Day Marketplace in Fairfax Station
The event is sponsored by the new ridesharing company for women, SafeHer - Driving women towards safety.
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Great Falls Studios at SpringFest
Great Falls SpringFest will be from Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5.
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Peace Corps Director to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Carrie Hessler-Radelet, director of the Peace Corps, will address the McLean Rotary Club at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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Tysons Partnership Expands Programs and Reach
Tysons Partnership announced the formation of three teams to build engagement, share best practices and turbo-charge a vibrant community:
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Fizzy Rockets and Lost on the Moon at Irving Middle
The subject of aerospace isn’t usually associated with 11 to 14 year-olds laughing and chasing rubber band powered foam “rockets.”
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Jewish Community Center to Host J Fest
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (the J) is hosting its annual J Fest and Movie Screening on Friday, Dec. 25 at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.
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Call for Pet Connection Photos
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 22, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by July 15. Our favorite pictures include both pets and humans. We welcome short stories about how you got your pet, a noteworthy talent or anecdote about your pet, tales of the bonds between your family and your pet, plus drawings, paintings or other artwork of your pet by children or adults Please tell us a little bit about your creature, identify everyone in the photo, give a brief description what is happening in the photo, and include address and phone number (we will not publish your address or phone number, just your town name).
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Bridge to Life Skills
Our Daily Bread's Project BRIDGE Program held a “Life Skills” Seminar on Saturday, July 12, with a focus on nutrition.
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Sunflowers for Wildlife
Sunflowers for Wildlife
The peak bloom of 25 acres of sunflowers off River Road is past, but the fading flowers will leave seeds that attract songbirds and other wildlife for some time to come. Goldfinches and Indigo Buntings are visible by the the dozen as the sunflower seeds mature.
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72-year-old Filmmaker Debuts Alzheimer’s Documentary
When Barbara Klutinis’ husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she had no idea how she was going to get through the ordeal ahead of her. After joining a support group and hearing the stories of others going through the same thing, Klutinis realized she was not alone. Inspired by the experience, she decided to make a documentary about the lives of couples coping with the disease. The film, “The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together,” will screen at the NOVA International Film Festival Friday, April 17, 1 p.m., at the Angelika Film Center in Fairfax.
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Alexandria: Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off Raises Over $82,000
More than 500 people crossed the threshold of the Birchmere to attend the annual Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off on April 26. Twenty-three local restaurants participated in this year’s fundraiser that raised over $82,000 for the shelter’s programs and services for homeless men, women and children.
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Langley High Orchestra to Present Spring Concert
The Langley High School Orchestra presents their "Start Spreading the News" concert on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Due to the undergoing renovations at Langley High School, the concert will be held at the nearby Oakcrest School at 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean.
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Five Star Jewelers Has Unique Jewelry Gifts
Looking for fine jewelry gifts this holiday season? Five Star Jewelers in Burke is the place to find all of your "bling." This family-owned business belonging to Helen and Toby Fitzkee has operated in the Burke Centre Shopping Center in Burke since 1987.
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Gala Event with Col. Allen West
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) will host their gala event on Sept. 28 featuring Col. Allen West as the keynote speaker. The event will take place at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, City of Fairfax, and will begin at 6 p.m.
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Week In Reston
Armstrong Students-artists Go Global
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary artists are taking over the spotlight: Jordan Citron, the school's Art Teacher, has teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com -- the world's largest online kid's art museum -- to display the students' artwork.
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City of Fairfax Band presents 'Springtime Pops'
The City of Fairfax Band will present a free show Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater at Northern Virginia Community College, 6901 Sudley Road, Manassas. Parking is free next to the amphitheater. For weather-related cancellations, call 703-530-8298.
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Pig-and-Oyster Roast To Benefit Doorways for Women and Families
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company in Arlington will kick off the patio season with a special evening of food and drink to benefit Doorways for Women and Families on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.