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Car Show Honors Former Principal

Hayfield Days Car Show benefits Auto Tech and David S. Tremaine Charity.

For the seventh straight year, more than 70 restored and modified icons of American motoring history rumbled into the parking lot at Hayfield Plaza Shopping Center. But for the first year, the funds raised by the Hayfield Days Car Show aren’t just supporting Hayfield Secondary’s Auto Tech Program.

Touring the Decades

Reston Home Tour explores homes of all ages.

This year, Reston Home Tour will take visitors back through the decades. Six homes, built from the 1960s until the current decade, are participating in the Oct. 18 Reston Historic Trust and Museum Home Tour the year the town celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Tysons Rezoning Consternation

MCA debates details of proffer agreements for two businesses.

Like most McLean Citizen Association board members, President Sally Horn is concerned how new Tysons businesses will affect McLean. Members debated two Tysons rezoning resolutions on their contribution to the urban center — stating their hope that the money would be kept in Tysons.

A Cracking Success

Hyland’s 24th Lobsterfest fundraiser fends off foul weather.

How does it feel to chauffeur over 500 head of fresh lobster, direct from Maine? John Harris, co-organizer of Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland’s 24th annual Lobsterfest knows.

MPA Hosts Annual ArtFest

Annual festival melds festival atmosphere and local art.

Artist Julie Lansaw has been showcasing her paintings depicting her travels on paint and canvas at McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest since its first year. The local artist said it is the best way for neighbors to socialize and buy work in the area. The eighth annual MPAArtFest attracted thousands of art and music lovers to McLean Central Park Sunday to enjoy the crisp autumn day with drawing lessons, local art and apple cider donuts.

Temporary Fire Station Nearly Ready

Current Herndon fire station is oldest in the county.

Firefighters at the Spring Street station will be moving to a temporary station in early November. The temporary station will be home base for the crew as the location, currently the oldest operating station in the county, is leveled.

Children’s Studio of Great Falls

Students learn about art techniques through history.

In a cabin near Difficult Run Stream, Josie Gillespie paints a pear. She and two other girls are Karen Graham’s art students at Children’s Studio of Great Falls on Fridays, a two-year-old local business that doesn’t just teach children to make art — it teaches children to appreciate art.

Fordson Place Shopping Center Holds Grand Opening

Lookout, Starbucks: There’s a new Peet’s in town. Peet’s Coffee and Tea was one of six new shops at Fordson Place Shopping Center that held a grand opening celebration Wednesday Oct. 1.

Art on the Avenue

Record crowds attend Del Ray festival.

A record 55,000 people took to the streets of Del Ray Oct. 4 for the 19th annual Art on the Avenue, one of Alexandria’s premiere events and largest arts festivals in the mid-Atlantic region.

Area Roundups

What's happening this week in Burke.

Flint Hill’s Vaughn Rushes for 208 Yards in Loss

Flint Hill's Cameron Vaughn had a big afternoon against Bishop Ireton on Oct. 3.

Reston South Lakes High Hosts Back To School Night

Parents meet teachers at South Lakes High School in Reston.

Representatives of community groups and clubs set up booths in the early evening of Oct. 2 at Reston South Lakes High School. The school was hosting a back to school night, and several local organizations wanted to publicize some of their upcoming events.

Jill’s House Holds Open House

Non-profit welcomes visitors during annual open house.

On Oct. 5, Jill’s House was open to visitors to tour the 42,000-square-foot center. A non-profit organization providing respite care for children with special needs, Jill’s House serves more than 500 families.

Bumbrey, McLaughlin Lead Herndon Football to Winning Record

Hornets are 3-2 after producing 5 wins in previous 4 seasons.

The Herndon football team defeated McLean 51-35 on Oct. 2.

Herndon Hosts HernDOG Bark Bash

Inaugural dog event held at Bready Park.

Herndon Parks and Recreation hosted their inaugural dog event at Bready Park on Sunday, Oct. 5. “I always thought Herndon should have a dog event,” said Dave Zakrzewski, a town of Herndon employee who helped coordinate the day’s activities.

McLean QB Maffei Sets State Record for Completions

Senior signal caller completes 42 passes in loss to Herndon.

McLean quarterback Brian Maffei completed a state-record 42 passes against Herndon on Oct. 2.

Iturbe’s Score Avoids Overtime, Defeats Robinson

Rams’ Arnsmeyer comes up short against former coach.

The Chantilly field hockey team defeated Robinson, 1-0, on Tuesday.

Blessing Of Animals Held At Herndon

Ceremonies at St. Joseph’s and St. Timothy’s in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

“We attend every year, it is a special event,” said Herndon resident Mary Vrabel. Vrabel was with her two pet dogs, Shadow and Sasha, at St. Joseph’s Church in Herndon for the annual pet blessing on Oct. 4.

Bishop Ireton QB Dickinson Finds Success on the Move

Senior signal caller has Cardinals at 5-1 after transferring from El Paso.

Joe Dickinson has passed for 1,391 yards and 14 touchdowns in six games after transferring from Chapin High School in El Paso to Bishop Ireton in January.

“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Oct. 20-25.

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