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FACETS Starts Youth Volunteer Program
Program fills growing demand for volunteer opportunities.
FACETS, a local nonprofit that opens doors by helping families and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County, has just launched a monthly youth volunteer program.
Rotary Reaches 100 Members
Great Falls Rotary Club welcomes 100th member, 10 months after founding.
The Great Falls Rotary Club celebrated reaching its 100th member Thursday, April 12, achieving the milestone in record time. They reached 100 members in 10 months, growth that has attracted the attention of Rotary International.
Contest: Name the Mini
New miniature horse will debut at Potomac Community Center Marketplace.
Squeals on Wheels, Potomac's traveling petting zoo, has recently acquired a tiny miniature horse.
Team ‘Robowiz’ Competes in Nationals
Rocky Run Middle School FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics team “Robowiz,” is one of two teams invited to represent the VA/DC Region, at the 2012 FLL World Open Invitational Championship in Legoland, Fla. from May 3-6, hosted by the University of South Florida, All Saints’ Academy, Legoland, Fla., and the technology sponsor AT&T Inc. (www.poly.usf.edu/robotsinparadise/).
Old Town Boutique District Hosts 2nd Annual ‘Boutiques Give Back’ Charity Day
The Old Town Boutique District announces its Second Annual Boutiques Give Back Charity Day — a community-focused Spring event taking place on Saturday, May 19. This creative, small business driven event is staged to be the largest charity collaboration in the D.C. Metro area.
Obituary: Edward S. Kidd, Jr.
The Hon. Judge Edward S. Kidd, Jr., 81, died peacefully July 14, 2012.
Week in Herndon
4-H Fair Returns to Frying Pan Park
This August, the Fairfax County 4-H is again collaborating with Fairfax County Park Authority to host the 64th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Farm Show.
Brief: Senior Center’s Event Highlights Colvin Run Mill
The metro area’s only surviving operational 19th century water-powered mill—Colvin Run Mill—highlights the Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) June event. The Friends of Colvin Run Mill and Colvin Run Mill (CRM) are partnering with the Senior Center as co-hosts.
Local Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales in Great Falls and McLean
In May 2013, 31 Great Falls homes sold between $2,840,000-$410,000 and 132 homes sold between $5,677,777-$127,800 in McLean.
Local Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales in Great Falls and McLean
Mount Vernon Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales
In May 2013, 157 homes sold between $1,400,000-$65,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales
Fairfax County Animal Shelter Temporarily Suspends Intake of Dogs
Canine influenza suspected culprit after dozen dogs become ill.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter has temporarily suspended its intake of dogs, after one dog died of pneumonia and about a dozen more dogs have exhibited symptoms of an unspecified upper respiratory illness.
Potomac Real Estate: May 2013 Sales $1.2 million~$1.69 million
In May 2013, 58 Potomac homes sold between $3,850,000-$263,000.
Potomac Real Estate: May 2013 Sales $1.2 million~$1.69 million
Winning Gold, Bronze
Greenspring residents Jack Cason and Charlie Edwards were awarded top medals at the National Senior Games.
Neighbors Jack Cason and Charlie Edwards competed in archery at the National Senior Games in Cleveland last week.
Langley Hosts Relay for Life
Event will be first at school in 15 years.
Langley High School will be the site of the first Relay for Life event in more than 15 years starting Saturday, April 28. The event will be a 12-hour fundraiser walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Five-Year-Old Boy Missing, Involuntarily Disappeared
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 5-year-old Cameron Serafin. He is believed to be in the company of his mother Rebecca Serafin and was supposed to have been returned to his father on Sunday, April 7. Detectives have reason to be concerned about Cameron’s welfare.
Local Real Estate: February 2013 Sales $700,000~ $749,999
Local Real Estate: February 2013 Sales $700,000~ $749,999
Athenaeum Wants Your Vote to Fund Restoration in Online Contest
Leaders at the Old Town landmark suggest voting early and often.
Do you love the Athenaeum? If the answer is yes, executive director Catherine Aselford is asking for your vote.
Pizza and Sweets for Vienna
Local shop openings feature family favorites.
Foodies, rejoice … several new food-focused shops have opened recently in Vienna and, already, they are attracting a following.
Parking Structure, Mixed Use Development Project Abandoned
Due to the withdrawal of Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the project’s general contractor, the Town of Vienna and Arrington Properties, LLC have mutually agreed to terminate the project.
GFCA Candidate’s Forum Postponed
Rescheduled for Nov. 1.
The Great Falls Citizens Association postponed its scheduled candidate’s forum Tuesday, Oct. 8, citing fears that outside groups were planning on disrupting the program.