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Potomac Business Notes 8/8/12
Potomac Business Notes
Obituary: Gilbert Zimmerman
Gil Zimmerman, 94, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at his Woodhaven residence in the Williamsburg Landing retirement community in Williamsburg, Va.
Burke Fiancée Says 'Yes' Post-marathon
Burke resident Jessica Puentes was crossing the finish line of the Miami Marathon for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society when she saw her boyfriend Vic Nguyen holding up a sign that read "Will You Run With Me For The Rest Of Your Life?"
Nominations Open for Jean Tibbetts History Award
The Jean Tibbetts History Award honors outstanding contributors to the research, articulation, dissemination and preservation of the history of life along the Potomac River corridor from McLean to west of Dranesville and south through Herndon. Candidates for the Jean Tibbetts History Award are selected from annual nominations to the society and the award carries a stipend of $200. The awardee’s name is placed on the Great Falls Historians plaque, displayed in the Great Falls Library.
Brief: Martin To Receive Potomac Champion Award
Mount Vernon resident Elizabeth Martin will be recognized for her work as a dedicated environmental steward and a champion for litter prevention in her community by the Alice Ferguson Foundation at its 7th Annual Trash Summit.
VDOT Hoists Beam for 495 Express Lanes in Tysons Corner
VDOT and its construction partners Fluor-Lane erected the 495 Express Lanes Project’s largest beam over the 495 north (inner loop) lanes on Friday night, Feb. 4.
Great Falls Artists Present ‘Cold’ Exhibition
Fifty paintings, ceramics, sculptures, photographs, lithographs and other art pieces suggesting or depicting winter cold will be on display through the end of February in an exhibition featuring works by 26 artists who live or work in Great Falls.
Vietnam Combat Art Exhibit Extended Through Feb. 15
The traveling exhibition of “Vietnam Combat Art,” which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, has been extended through Feb. 15 at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main Street.
Optimists Present $29,000 Donation to Growing Hope
At Feb. 3 dinner meeting, check presentation and installation of new members.
Northern Virginia, in support of local families confronting childhood cancer.
Alexandria: Rotary Club Accepting Grant Applications
Deadline is Feb. 26.
The Rotary Club of Alexandria is accepting applications for its annual Grants Program which provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that advance literacy for children and adults or improves the lives of children, youth, seniors and others with special needs in the Alexandria community.
McLean Symphony Announces New Season
Maestro Dingwall Fleary, beginning his 41st year as conductor of the McLean Symphony, announced the upcoming season for the McLean Symphony. The first concert will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center Alden Theater, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Mclean.
Brief: ‘Fall Haul’ To Benefit Inova
The Twig Thrift Shop located at 106 North Columbus St., Old Town Alexandria mounts its “Fall Haul Extended Hours Sale," with a kick off on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. through Sunday, Oct 28.
Letter: Honoring Those Who Serve
To the Editor
The Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards (VSAs) are produced by Volunteer Fairfax. Every day our community is served by dedicated volunteers and each year we have the opportunity to honor them at this county-wide celebration.
Not Without Controversy: Route 7 Widening
Safety concerns regarding access still major concern to neighborhoods along Route 7 corridor in Great Falls.
The Virginia Department of Transportation hopes to begin construction on a $265 million project to widen Route 7 in 2021.
Alexandria: ACT Community BBQ Bash
3rd annual ‘No Speeches’ event celebrates local charities.
More than 260 people turned out May 16 for the third annual ACT for Alexandria Community BBQ Bash, an event to celebrate the philanthropic works of community organizations.
Golf Tournament to Benefit Great Falls Schools
On June 6, Celebrate Great Falls Foundation will hold the 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit three local elementary schools.
Week in Great Falls
Great Falls Elementary will hold a kindergarten orientation on Tuesday, April 12 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria.
McLean to Welcome Holidays with WinterFest Parade
Parade set for Dec. 6 at downtown McLean.
On Sunday, Dec. 6, McLean residents will welcome in the holidays as more than 50 entries proceed down Old Chain Bridge Road for the seventh annual WinterFest parade.
Potomac Brief: Helping Low Income Renters
The County Council on Tuesday, July 28, unanimously established a County Renters' Property Tax Relief Supplement for residents who qualify for a payment from the state "Renters' Tax Credit Program.”
Vienna Celebrates the Fourth
Fireworks on the third, Family Fun on the fourth.
Vienna celebrated the Fourth of July in the Town Green with family-friendly activities. Red, White and Blue on the Green was part of a two-day Independence Day celebration, which started Friday with Rocking Independence Eve at Yeonas Park.