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Milestone for Arts Festival
The Youth Arts Festival has reached a significant milestone in the impending celebration of its 5th year in existence this June 7. The festival is a testament to the spirit of partnership and collaboration with Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority in partnership with The Alexandria Department of Recreation and Cultural Activities, the Alexandria Commission For the Arts, Alexandria City Public Schools, DASH Bus, Northern Virginia Urban League and The Campagna Center. New partners joining the festival this year are the Torpedo Factory and Joyous Events.
13 Vie for Herndon Council Seats
Town election for mayor, council on May 6.
Herndon’s seats for mayor and council will be left up to voters on Tuesday, May 6. The town elections, between two mayoral candidates and 11 council candidates, will be held at Herndon Community Center at 814 Ferndale Ave. Lisa Merkel, current mayor, will face contender Connie Hutchinson, current vice mayor. “I think she has a different vision for the town,” said Hutchinson. “I think she wants Herndon to be different from the way it is now. I’d like it to stay true to its unique identity.” Merkel agrees they have different visions for the town. “I ran for council and for mayor because I really think Herndon can have it all,” she said.
17th Annual T.C. Williams Art Show
Del Ray Artisans and the T.C. Williams High School Art Department jointly present the 17th Annual Student Art Show at Del Ray Artisans gallery.
Hospice Caring Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Multiple programs for those at life’s end and for the families they leave behind.
In 1989, Penny Gladhill, and six other Frederick Hospice volunteers saw and felt the need for free hospice services in Montgomery County. With enthusiasm and determination, they initiated Hospice Caring — a nonprofit organization that has affected thousands of lives in Montgomery County for 25 years.
Week in Vienna
Vienna Tree-Planting Ceremony The Town of Vienna and the Community Enhancement Commission invite the public to attend the annual Arbor Day ceremony on Thursday, April 24, at 4 p.m. A tree will be planted next to the Parks and Recreation Department’s community learning garden behind Vienna Elementary, 128 Center St. S.
Murphy Presented with Massey Award
Paul Murphy was awarded the 2014 Massey Award for consistent and committed volunteer service to the Fort Hunt Little League program at Fort Hunt Little League’s Opening Day Ceremony on April 5.
Vienna Homeowners Welcome Visitors
House and Garden Tour is April 29.
Spring is here, trees and flowers are in bloom and it’s time for Vienna’s annual House and Garden Tour. Presented by the Garden Club of Fairfax, it’s set for Tuesday, April 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On tour are four private homes and gardens in the historic area, plus a full day of gardening-themed activities at Wolftrap Performing Arts Center and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 63 homes sold between $1,539,820-$220,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: March, 2014
Springfield Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 132 Springfield homes sold between $850,000-$215,000.
Springfield Home Sales: March, 2014
Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 114 homes sold between $18,600,000-$110,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2014
McLean Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 61 homes sold between $2,850,000-$184,900 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: March, 2014
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 58 homes sold between $975,000-$160,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: March, 2014
Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 69 Fairfax homes sold between $1,180,000-$150,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2014
Burke Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 48 Burke homes sold between $792,000-$135,000.
Burke Home Sales: March, 2014
Alexandria Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 176 Alexandria homes sold between $2,500,000-$100,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: March, 2014
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 29 Potomac homes sold between $2,430,000-$385,000.
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2014
A ‘Perfect Wedding’ at Alden
McLean Community Players present the area premiere of Robin Hawdon's farce.
The well-appointed romantic honeymoon suite in a country estate outside of London is not what it seems. Panic is beginning; it is a wedding day and the bride-to-be is expected to arrive very soon. So, who is the young woman there now? And how did she get there? Is there to be a wedding at all? Such is the appetizing premise behind the area premiere of Robin Hawdon's farce of "mistaken identities, deceptions, misunderstandings and true love," said Cathy Farnsworth, McLean Community Players (MCP) producer of "Perfect Wedding."
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
In February 2014, 103 Alexandria homes sold between $3,025,000-$91,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
Potomac Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
In February 2014, 23 Potomac homes sold between $2,880,000-$243,700.
Potomac Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
Have Harmonica, Will Mentor
94-year-old Jack Hopkins hosts weekly gathering.
There are harmonicas that fit into pant pockets and there are harmonicas two feet long. There are harmonicas for guitar accompaniment and harmonicas designed for orchestras. Alexandria resident Jack Hopkins, co-founder of the 23-year-old Capitol Harmonica Club, has at least 16 different types and has been playing since he was six years old. The instrument has taken him to a variety of places and brought him a number of opportunities.