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Column: Mentor of The Month–Mentoring to Friendship
Wright to Read provides volunteer-based one-on-one sustained literacy tutoring and mentoring relationships to City of Alexandria elementary school children in need, and collaborates with families, schools and community partners to create a comprehensive support network that guides each child to success.
Sports Briefs: 04/08/15
Sports Briefs
Cats and Children Connect Through Reading
Animal Welfare League of Arlington launches Paws and Read program.
Schoolchildren in the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas have an opportunity to improve their literacy by reading books to shelter cats through the Paws and Read program
Letter: Effect on Neighborhoods
Letter to the Editor
The most recent city debate defines the fact that both Bill Euille and Kerry Donley have no allegiance to neighborhoods. When the candidates were asked if they would place lights at T.C. stadium both Euille and Donley answered affirmative for lights while Allison Silberberg said no. Euille's answer was expected and on the record however Donley's answer highlights the fact that he too is insensitive to the plight of the Woods community and their history and has no regard for neighborhood agreements made with the city.
Sun Shines on Pohick Church Christmas Mart in Lorton
In recent years, it’s poured on people like Janice Cranel while they waited for the Pohick Church Christmas Mart to open. Rain or shine, they would still line up in front of the modest red brick building where colonial celebrities like George Washington, George Mason and their families attended services. “We come for the fellowship, the delicious luncheon, sweet ladies, arts and crafts, jewelry and Christmas decorations,” said Cranel.
Aghayere Leads South Lakes Girls’ Hoops into 2014-15 Season
Seahawks last season won first conference/district title since 1997.
South Lakes girls' basketball is the defending Conference 6 champion.
Week in Vienna
Suspect in credit card theft, volunteers needed, town council meeting and farmers markets.
'Still in a Growth Spurt'
ART bus fares will increase beginning July 1.
Arlington residents who ride the Arlington Transit (ART) buses will be paying a little bit more for transportation starting July 1.
Week in Great Falls
Dancing, exhibit and art workshop.
Electric Car Policy Needed
I have never been a much of complainer, but I had an unfortunate experience recently at the Montgomery County Community Center on Falls Road that should be of interest and import to Montgomery County government and citizens.
Andrejev Leads Langley Volleyball Team
Despite knee injury, senior totals 17 kills in loss to undefeated Madison.
Rachel Andrejev is a standout for the Langley volleyball team.
Week in McLean
Two Die in Merrifield Area Crash Around 1:50 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 3, a police officer attempted to stop the driver of a 1999 Dodge Neon, for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The Neon was west bound on Hilltop Road when it attempted to flee. The Neon lost control near the intersection with Old Lee Highway and ran off the road, striking a tree.
Summer on the Tennis Court
Chesterbrook Junior Tennis Team hosts camp and matches throughout Summer 2014.
Open to any children ages 9 through high school, this summer camp is the perfect way for a child to have fun while enjoying the sport they love.
Commentary: Quality Education at a Wise Cost
Winter break is good time for our high school seniors to focus on college.
African-American Composer’s Opera Comes to Life in Arlington During Black History Month.
A local opera company will perform a long-ignored opera by an African-American to give children a message of education and forgiveness for all ages and races.
Letter to the Editor: Permanence of Electoral College
John B. Allen of Alexandria responded to my letter published in the Jan. 26 Gazette. In my letter, I quoted the oath of office for members of the House of Representatives and criticized Congressmen Beyer and Connolly for boycotting the inauguration ceremony for now President Donald J. Trump.
Musical Good Times at CenterStage, Reston
“Rock of Ages” produced by Reston Community Players.
Return to the glorious days of 1980s’ rock.