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Clifton Man Also To Be Honored
Two battles with lymphoma.
David Timko became the executive director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Washington, D.C., chapter in 1987 and, the following year, helped create the fund-raising Leukemia Ball. Little did he know then that he’d someday be one of the event’s patient heroes.
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Alexandria: TC Williams Volleyball Led by FirstYear Coach DeSain
Titans reached Conference 7 final last season.
AJ DeSain is in his first season as T.C. Williams volleyball head coach.
Burke: Robinson Boys' Lax Earns State Tournament Berth
Rams pull away from Yorktown in second quarter.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team beat Yorktown in the region quarterfinals.
Arlington: Wakefield To Host Potomac Falls in 5A North Playoffs
Warriors win first conference championship in program history.
Wakefield will host Potomac Falls in the 5A North playoffs on Friday.
Centre View: Wanted: 2,300 School Backpacks
WFCM asks community to help local children in need.
Once again, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is collecting new backpacks for local students in need. Its goal is to provide backpacks for 2,300 qualified, low- income children attending schools in the Centreville, Chantilly and Westfield high school pyramids.
Hamelburg Selected for Diller ‘Tikkun Olam’ Award
Teen launched “Operation 18,000.”
“Tikkun Olam” is a Hebrew phrase which means “Repairing the World.” The concept suggests that all share in the responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world. Potomac’s Katie Hamelburg has adopted the phrase as her mantra and is on a fast-track to inspiring other teens to become involved in volunteerism to make their communities, nation and world a better place for all.
Commentary: Economy, Budgeting Top Opportunity Agenda in Arlington
Senator Ebbin’s Weekly Richmond Report
Last week, my fellow Democratic Senators and I unveiled our 2015 legislative priorities, an “Opportunity Agenda,” which focuses on six core principles. They are Economic Security; Voter Access and Participation; Equality; Education for a Brighter Future; Restoration of Faith in Government; and Leading Healthier and Safer Lives.
Potomac: Local Stage Comes Alive with ‘The Sound of Music’
Bravo Productions to present Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
Bravo Productions, Theatre for Young Artists, will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “The Sound of Music” on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.
Exploring the Magical World
Providence Players present “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.”
Time for a family theater event full of wonder. The Providence Players of Fairfax are presenting a show that "families can all enjoy together about a magical world; the world of Narnia," said Brian O'Connor, director of the upcoming "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe."
Lorton’s Pohick Church Hosts 55th Colonial Christmas Mart
Turkey salad, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffed celery, pumpkin pie, coffee and tea: Anita Stribling has helped serve the same holiday meal for 300 people for 52 years.
Painter Debuts Children’s Book
“When I’m Not Myself” also offers insight into book production process.
Alexandria painter Kathy DeZarn Beynette’s second children’s book, “When I’m Not Myself,” was released worldwide in March.
Column: 2014 Great Backyard Bird Count—In Reston
In case you missed it, the 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count took place Feb. 14 to the 17th. This 4-day event takes place in February every year across the county—and last year saw participation expand into 110 other countries. This amazing example of citizen science in action engages birders of all ages in a count that helps create a real time snapshot of bird populations just before birds start their migration back to the north.
Never Giving Up
New play at Workhouse about Alice Paul and the Suffragettes.
"When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row." American Suffragette and life-long crusader for Women's voting rights Alice Paul (1885-1977) used this phrase as her watch words. It was a metaphor for never giving up.
'Guys and Dolls’ Hitting the Alden Stage
McLean Community Players to present the musical theater classic.
"Guys and Dolls" producer Terry Yates added: "You will be humming when you leave the theater after the show, the songs are so great." So, get ready to have "Guys and Dolls" ring your bell.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna.
Fun with No Commute in Herndon, Oak Hill
Music, arts, theatre events flourish in the Town of Herndon and Oak Hill.
Could Empty Office Buildings Be Transformed?
The equivalent of 308 football fields of office space are vacant in Fairfax County.
Jumping for Joy in Herndon
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the opening of Launch Trampoline Park/Herndon.
Launch Trampoline
Looking Ahead at Challenges of 2018 in Lee District
Among priorities: revitalizing Springfield and Route 1.
Lee District in 2018