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Week in Herndon
Title Boxing Club , located next to Tio Pancho at Herndon Centre shopping center on Elden St. in Herndon, is now open. The following statement is issued by Arthur A. Anselene, Town Manager, Town of Herndon:
Fairfax: Daniels Run Elementary Presents State of the School Report
“The state of Daniels Run is strong and getting stronger,” declared Daniels Run Elementary School principal Adam Erbrecht at his annual state of the schools report to the City of Fairfax School Board on Monday, Jan. 11 at the regular school board meeting.
Fairfax: Nominate Residential Properties for Awards
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for City of Fairfax residents to start thinking about the 2016 Residential Appearance Awards.
FCPL to Hold Community Forum
Fairfax County Public Libraries will hold community forums to see public opinion on what is needed in the community.
Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill in Springfield Wins Two Awards in the BBQ Bash
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill has triumphed in the BBQ Bash at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show, which was held at the Washington Convention Center on Oct. 24-25.
Fairfax County: Deferring to Noise
New standards will wait until after the November election.
The Board of Supervisors wants to spend more time with noise. Last Tuesday, June 23, the Board deferred action on the proposed changes to the county’s noise ordinance until Nov. 17, 2015.
Glow-in-the-Dark Miniature Golf Opens in Springfield
Glowgolf, an operator of indoor, glow-in-the-dark,miniature golf courses based in Wichita, Kan., has opened a new location at Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
Fairfax County Police Release Updated In-Car Video Program Guidelines
In a January 2015 informational video, Fairfax County Police said around 600 of the department’s cruisers, spread across all eight law enforcement districts, were equipped with in-car video recording devices.
Puppies Destined for Important Work
Bred, donated and/or rescued for assistance dog training by paws4people.org, these "baby pictures" will be shared with the children and veterans matched with each dog.
Theresa K. Robinson of Reston Dies
Theresa K. Robinson of Reston, passed away Jan. 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughters Lisa Robinson and Wendy Fox; brother Raymond Konisky Jr.; sister-in-law Lorraine Konisky; nephew Raymond Konisky III; nieces Cindy Konisky and Kathy Mitsin; great-niece Alexandra Konisky and great-nephew Brian Konisky.
Chantilly: Walney Road Widening Meeting Set
Work is scheduled to begin Dec. 2.
Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) and VDOT are co-hosting a “Pardon Our Dust” meeting for the Walney Road widening and bridge replacement.
Yarn Store Tangles Knitters for 37 Years
Knitting and crocheting creates community in Burke.
Knitting is as popular today as it has been since, well, maybe World War II. The resurgence of knitting and other fiber arts has seen the opening of yarn stores, such as Fibre Space in Alexandria and Looped in Washington, D.C.
Tai Chi Expert Offers Chi Cultivation Workshop
Learn how to gather, condense and pack chi (energy) into the body at a hands-on workshop with Tai Chi expect David Cohen from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at Green Acres Center in Fairfax.
Apple Federal Credit Union Launches School Supplies Drive
Apple Federal Credit Union this month launched its fifth annual Northern Virginia school supply drive, with a new pledge this year: Apple will match dollar for dollar cash contributions up to $5,000 to help ensure Fairfax County’s underprivileged children have the tools needed for academic success this fall.
‘Secret Garden’ at McLean High
McLean High Choral Society presents new production, gets another chance.
A McLean High School Choral Society production of “The Secret Garden” won’t be the final production for the society as previously feared.
Metropolitan School of the Arts Students to Perform in D.C.
Metropolitan School of the Arts’ students, Anya Jones and Danielle Jones, both 10 years old, were selected by Debbie Allen Dance Academy to perform in their Washington D.C. Company of Brothers of the Knight, playing Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.
McLean High Model United Nations Holds Conference, Receives Outstanding Large School Award
McLean High School Model United Nations held its second conference, McMUNC, on Oct. 21 -22. Thirty-two area schools attended with more than 600 students participating.
Week in Springfield
Weekly happenings in Springfield
Mount Vernon: Service To Celebrate Joshua Owusu’s Life
Joshua Owusu, a sixth grade student at Stratford Landing Elementary School lost his battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 26. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m., at Aldersgate Church, 1301 Collingwood Drive. A reception will immediately follow in Wesley Hall. Burial will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway at 2:30 p.m.