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GOP Women of Clifton to Hosts Author Peter Pollak
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) welcomes Peter G. Pollak, author of five thrillers, to present at its May meeting. The event will take place Wednesday, May 18, at Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Herndon’s Cortona Academy Students Build Robot to Help Save the Coral Reef
Students from Cortona Academy in Herndon built an underwater robot to help save the coral reefs by removing an invasive species of starfish.
Alexandria: Kluge Bids Farewell
Maestro Kim Allen Kluge preferred to tell well-wishers “To be continued.”
He refused to say goodbye. Although it was his final concert as music director of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Kim Allen Kluge preferred to tell well-wishers “To be continued.”
Potomac: Trunnell Holds Open House in Honor of 80th Anniversary
Dozens of well-wishers gathered on Tuesday, May 17, at Trunnell Electric’s 80th anniversary open house at its Rockville headquarters.
Burke, Fairfax: Cook, Kincaid and Silverthorn Host Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Fairfax County reports nearly 160 domestic violence arrests are made each month in the county. To bring more attention to this issue and in light of October being declared Domestic Violence Awareness month in Fairfax County, supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) hosted his third annual Stop Domestic Violence Community Awareness Event on Oct. 15 at Chuy’s restaurant in Fairfax.
Arlington Brief: Join Lee Highway Visioning Workshop
Those residents interested in the future of the Lee Highway corridor are invited to join a consulting team led by Dover Kohl and Partners, and county planning staff for a hands-on workshop to help determine the county’s next steps for planning along Lee Highway.
Gen. McInerney to Address GOP Women of Clifton
Lieutenant General Thomas McInerney, USAF (Ret.) is the keynote speaker for the Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting of the Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) at Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Reston Hospital Center Recognized as Top Performer
HCA Virginia’s Reston Hospital Center has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission – the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States
Riches from RAGS Exhibit to Open at ArtSpace Herndon
Fine art by the 11 artists of Reston Art Gallery & Studios (RAGS) will be featured in a special exhibit, Riches from RAGS, at ArtSpace Herndon from Tuesday, July 29 until Sunday, Aug. 24.
The Cellular Connection to Host Backpack Giveaway
Residents in Springfield are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., in a joint effort with its customers, will be donating 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Jewish Community Center Announces Fall 2014 Course Schedule
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) has announced the Fall 2014 course schedule for the Adult Learning Institute (ALI).
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.