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Arlington: Neighbors, Colleagues Honor Firefighters of Hall’s Hill
Reunion of firefighters, families, and neighbors was tribute to early firefighters.
“How did I keep up a positive attitude despite segregation? I believe most of us wanted to prove that we were as good or better than the other firefighters in the county,” said Hartman Reed.
Arlington: ‘Family Is Family’ in 'La Cage Aux Folles'
Signature stages gender-bending musical comedy “La Cage Aux Folles.”
Signature Theatre in Arlington is staging "La Cage Aux Folles," a musical about family, identity and loving who you are, May 31 through July 10, 2016. The play is based on a book by Harvey Fierstein ("Newsies," "Kinky Boots") and lyrics and music by Jerry Herman ("Hello, Dolly!," "Mame").
Reston: South Lakes Softball Beats South County at Regionals
Seahawks advance to 6A North region semifinals.
The South Lakes softball team defeated South County 2-0 in eight innings on May 26.
Chantilly Pitcher DiCesare Earns Nine-Inning Postseason Win
Chargers survive stellar effort from West Potomac’s Sara.
The Chantilly baseball team beat West Potomac on May 25.
Honoring on Memorial Day in Great Falls
Community gathers at Great Falls Freedom Memorial to honor local fallen.
United States Air Force veteran Paul Quinn “didn’t intend to show this much emotion” during the Memorial Day Celebration Ceremony at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial.
Reston: Surfing, Yoga, Films, Chalk, Blues and Ukes at Lake Anne
Lake Anne announces summer events schedule.
Lake Anne Plaza announced its line-up of new and popular summer events to take place on the Plaza.
Herndon: Wings of Magic
Help Herndon sign the Mayors for Monarchs pledge to increase monarch butterfly habitat and population.
Carol and Jay Hadlock take precise details to facilitate the birth of monarch butterflies in their Herndon home.
Herndon Garden Tour
Garden Tour approaches: Saturday, June 18, noon to 4 p.m.
Herndon enjoys cultivating community initiative. This year’s 2016 Herndon Garden Tour on Saturday, June 18 from noon to 4 p.m. is one budding example.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police report from May 20-26.
Try Sweetbites of McLean
Owner-baker Sandra Panetta, from food truck to a fabulous bakery.
From a successful food truck to a fabulous bakery in McLean, owner and baker Sandra Panetta has taken sweet eats to a new and yummy level at Sweetbites.
Great Falls Library Celebrates 100th Anniversary of National Park System
Gail Péan, oil painter, invites the public to a reception on Friday, June 10, 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park System
Promoting Tea Culture in Great Falls
Meet Laurie Bell, the owner of the Great Falls Tea Garden.
Tea-lovers may enjoy their morning brew, but maybe few know the history of the steaming cup that awakens the palate and starts their day. Historians quibble: was it the Indian prophet Prince Bodhi-Dharma in the early 500s AD?
'Carter One, Carter Two' Lead Centreville to Win Over Madison
Senior Bach homers, junior Egbers throws two-hit shutout.
The Centreville baseball team defeated Madison on Friday in the 6A North region quarterfinals.
Fairfax: Promoting Native Plants
Volunteers plant 2,000 plants, 48 different species -- one-third grasses and two-thirds wild flowers.
Some 40 volunteers planted a pollinator meadow for two days last week on one acre of land adjacent to the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax.
Fairfax: Mischief and Spies
Providence Players present comedy ‘Red Herring.’
Just in time to help divert an audience to escape from the real world comes “Red Herring” from the Providence Players.
Meet Fairfax City Fire Chief John O’Neal.
Sporting nearly three decades of experience, John O’Neal became chief of the City of Fairfax Fire Department in January. But he wanted to be a firefighter ever since he was a boy, growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Community Forum Series Focuses on Disability Services
For those unable to attend the Fairfax Area Disability Service Board’s monthly meetings, June will be an opportunity to voice concerns in person to board members regarding community disability services.
Commentary: Up Close and Personal with Marie, On Her Own Terms
Using an approach called Trauma-informed Care, Cornerstones helps clients create strategies and find solutions that offer them control, choice and hope.
Commentary: Energy Sustainability and Resiliency in Virginia
Those who were concerned that the 2016 Energy, Sustainability and Resiliency conference sponsored by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation would be business as usual were in for a surprise.
