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Jared Box Project a Success
Jared Boxes are filled with small toys, books, games and well wishes to lift the spirits of chronically ill children and symbolize the importance of play. The project is named after Jared, a 5-year-old boy who battled cancer with courage. He died Nov. 12, 2000 while listening to his favorite song, "You'll be in my Heart."
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Take ‘Virtual Tour’ of County
It may be cold and blustery outside — so fire up those computers and enjoy a little trip around the county at www.HeritageMontgomery.org.
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Planning for Retirement
Everyone looks forward to the “golden years,” when you reached the point where you can enjoy all that life has to offer and not worry about all that comes with reaching that phase of your life.
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Halley Elementary Races for Technology
The Crosspointe subdivision around Halley Elementary School will be awash in color Saturday, March 9, with a color misting, obstacles and a road course for more traditional runners and walkers, offering professional ChronoTrack timing system for accuracy. The school's Parent Teacher Organization invites everyone to join the festivities to raise money for classroom technology during its Halley Race for Technology 5k and Color Fun Run.
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Entertainment Brief: Artistic Women Helping Women
Performances will be at the Convergence Sanctuary, 1801 N. Quaker Lane on Thursday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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Week in Herndon
Bank robbery in the Herndon area and Herndon Holiday Arts and Craft Show set for December 2nd
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Obituary: William V. Baldwin
William V. Baldwin, born July 3, 1922 in Hopewell, Va. died Nov. 4, 2012.
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Third Suspect Charged in Lenny Harris Murder Investigation
Maryland police say this is the final suspect in the case.
In Maryland, police have arrested a third suspect in the murder of civic activist Lenny Harris, whose body was discovered last week at the bottom of a 25-foot well.
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Letter: It Takes Community To Prevent Bullying
As a private, not-for-profit agency focusing on bullying prevention and intervention in northern Virginia since 2009, we at Fairfax Partnership for Youth, Inc. are pleased to see your recent pieces focusing on this critical issue for youth. We have been encouraged by the Fairfax County Public School System’s
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‘Godspell’ at Burke Church
Burke Presbyterian Church (BPC) youth are presenting “Godspell” (2012 revised version) this weekend, Feb. 25-28.
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South Lakes Teacher Selected as Emerging Leader
Daina S. Lieberman, a teacher at South Lakes High School in Reston, has been recognized as an emerging leader by PDK International, a global association of education professionals.
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Christmas Comes to Hanley Shelter
Christmas came early at the Katherine Hanley Family Shelter, courtesy of the third annual Gift of Giving event.
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Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston
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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: