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Great Falls Classical Ballet Performs Revamped Nutcracker This Weekend
Fifty-five dancers will be performing in the show on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at McLean High School.
The Margaret Haddad Studio of Classical Ballet in Great Falls has performed the Nutcracker ballet for decades. Though the studio’s founder –Margaret Haddad— retired last year, her 50-year legacy of teaching classical ballet in the community will continue through one of her students: Casey Jones. Jones started dancing under Margaret Haddad’s instruction in 1994. By 2001, Haddad inducted her into the studio’s teacher training program.
Great Falls: Playing Baseball in the 1890s Great Falls
Bringing a local player to life through history.
Take a look at the local 1890 Baseball Team, for example. The team was lined up in front of a fence that may have held their horses while they played. Four guys had bats, one or two guys had gloves, most seemed to be wearing riding boots. At least five were wearing the same type of baseball cap, apparently to show they were on the same team. (1890s Baseball Team, The N.F. Bradford, Sr. Collection, copyright Great Falls Historical Society).
Great Falls: House Fire Early Sunday Morning Completely Destroys Home
While driving down Route 7 in the early hours of Sunday morning, a passerby noticed flames billowing out from a two-story house at 1065 Northfalls Court in Great Falls. This person called 9-1-1 and rushed to knock on the door of the house across the street to warn neighbors.
Goodwin House of Alexandria Residents Share Memories of Thanksgiving
Residents at Goodwin House on Fillmore Street in Alexandria shared memories of Thanksgiving traditions.
Herndon: Citizen Committee Rejects Cellphone Tower Next to Crossfield Elementary
Committee Denies Cell Tower Application
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Hunter Mill District Land Use Committee voted 3-2 to deny an application to build a cellphone tower on Crossfield Elementary School property on Fox Mill Road in Herndon. "This is about money, not anything else,” says Griffin, who is a father of a fourth grader who attends the elementary school.Milestone Communications towers on county school properties has generated more than $13 million of income over the last 20 years for the school system, says Forkas. The proposed tower would generate approximately $40,000 of revenue a year for the school system once at least three carriers agree to use the tower, he says.
Springfield: Key Center Teacher Publishes Counting Book
If Barney, the big purple dinosaur, motivates one of his students to learn to count, Ka’ala Rapoza won’t stand in the way. But Rapoza, 37, also recognizes the need to balance age-appropriate teaching tools with the skill being learned.
Fairfax: Educational program part of FACETS plan to prevent homelessness
On a weekday afternoon, young Fairfax resident Demetrius Dowling works independently on an extra math word problem. A few rows behind him, George Mason University senior and volunteer Rebecca Curtis spends time on a division problem with Yasir Abuelhassan, also from Dowling’s neighborhood.
Alexandria: Cider City
Sipping cider’s history.
From hand-cranked wooden presses to the tab at an Old Town pub, hard cider has a long history in Alexandria.
Alexandria: North Ridge Annual Community Tree Sale
The North Ridge Citizens Association has teamed up for more than 25 years with Almost Heavenly Christmas Trees to bring fresh trees for the community’s Annual Community Christmas Tree Sale.
Honoring Veterans in Mount Vernon
More than 750 students at Waynewood Elementary School gathered in front of the school to honor veterans as part of a Veterans Day celebration.
Commentary: Happy Indigenous People's Day
Last year, I proposed legislation that designated the day before Thanksgiving as Indigenous People’s Day.
Training Wheels in Mount Vernon
Program provides bikes, helmets and safety skills.
A collaboration between Alexandria City Public Schools and the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) gave third, fourth, and fifth grade students a chance to turn Mount Vernon Community School students into the city’s youngest cyclists.
Off-Roading in Alexandria
Outdated parking policies lead to selective on-street bans for new properties.
When it comes to parking, not all residents of Alexandria are equal.
Letter to the Editor: Traffic Calming Does Work in Alexandria
I read with dismay, but not surprise, your Nov. 3 article about increased vehicular traffic on King Street between T.C. Williams High School and the Masonic Temple (“Outrage over Traffic Calming”).
How to Help Our Neighbor's Child Help Others in Centreville
“Anyone in the community who’d like to contribute can do it here,” said ONC founder Kelly Lavin. “And it’s great for the students to see their community’s generosity.”
Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly
Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly
Editorial: Celebrate, Shop, Dine Locally in Chantilly and Centreville
Every day can be “small business day.”
There is a joy to participating in community traditions and celebrations during the holidays, from walking along a sidewalk with the streets decked out for the holidays, to shopping in local stores, to being greeted by someone likely to be the owner of the store, to finding gifts that are not mass-produced.
Bulldogs Break Stallions in Chantilly
The Westfield Bulldogs and South County Stallions collided for the second time this season and fourth time in two seasons for a second round playoff game in Chantilly on Friday evening, Nov. 18.
Chantilly Teacher’s Research on World War II Hero Published
Research completed by Rocky Run Middle School teacher Jamie Sawatzky on World War II hero Major John N. Apperson was published on ABMCeducation.org on Veterans Day.
Getting To Know Potomac Artists
Artomatic 2016 continues through Dec. 9 at Park Potomac.
Last weekend, more than 1,600 art enthusiasts, music aficionados, curiosity seekers and D.C.-area residents visited Artomatic 2016 to discover new art, mingle with the creative community and enjoy performances and interactive activities.