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Review: Living Legends 2012 Exhibition at Barnes & Noble
I have a digital camera…it’s easy to take pictures… I set it on “idiot proof” and shoot portraits to capture special people in my life. Some end up in “the cloud;” lots still live on my camera.
George Mason’s Dance Company Presents “2015 Dance Gala Concert”
Dance is a captivating art form. An exploration set to music. It is motion and stillness, turns and jumps done with personal style. It is “Shakespeare in the air,“ according to William Reeder, dean, George Mason University College of Visual and Performing Arts. He called dance at Mason “simply extraordinary, and world-class.”
Dranesville Elementary Holds Back to School Night
Parents and teachers reconnect at school event.
Herndon Dranesville Elementary hosted its annual Back to School Night on Monday, Sept. 15 for parents to meet the teachers and individuals who support their children. The event was for parents and guardians only so families could understand the aspects of their child’s education.
Running Safely
RunSafer workshop focuses on staying safe while keeping fit.
Carin Usrey is an avid runner who lost a friend to assault during college. Now when she is out running for exercise, she is on heightened alert about potential dangers that could pose a threat to those on a fast-paced run or leisurely walk for exercise.
Civil War Marker Unveiled
Union soldiers sought refuge in Fields of Fire.
In June 1863, thousands of Union soldiers trudged down Hunter Mill’s dusty roads during the hottest week of the year.
Vienna Arts Society Presents Heroes Healing Wall
Troops on the mend from Fort Belvoir compose multi-media puzzle pieces.
The newest exhibition of the Vienna Arts Society is a trifecta of purpose
Mentor of The Month
Finding Joy in Reading
In late 2015, I began looking for volunteer opportunities as a way to give back to my community.
Helping Students Navigate the Past
Veterans of Foreign Wars recognize Teachers of the Year.
VFW Awards
Alexandria Mentor of the Month
Lucy on her love for Courtney
My mentor-tutor Courtney McSwain has been with me for over six years. It has been such a wonderful thing. Her program commitment was only one year, but she chose to stay on this long with me anyway. What a precious angel Courtney has been to my life. She’s the best mentor-tutor anyone could ever have.
Fairfax Station: Homeward Trails Working to Clear The Shelter
Homeward Trails has 12-14 dogs adopted every weekend and 2,000 pets every year.
Last year Homeward Trails Adoption Center in Fairfax Station had 23 dogs adopted during the national “Clear The Shelters Initiative.” The nonprofit houses 50 dogs in their facility as well as a number of dogs and cats in their foster homes.
Reston Farmers Market Begins 20th Year
Open-air market offers so much more than fresh produce.
Reston Farmers Market Begins 20th Year
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Column: Community Educational Resources
As a former teacher and educator, I like what I have been seeing recently of the vast array of educational resources in our community.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Oct. 2-11, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Bulletin Board April 2-8
Bulletin Board April 2-8