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Working Together To Assist ‘Warriors in Transition’

Panels connects Fort Belvoir with surrounding communities.

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland hosted a roundtable conversation on Monday, July 15, at Fort Belvoir to discuss and brainstorm how to better coordinate public land use, the non-profit community, and Fort Belvoir’s resources to maximize soldiers’ rehabilitation.

Panel on Fort Belvoir

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and Fairfax County Supervisor Gerry Hyland hosted a roundtable conversation on …

Elizabeth Kruse Leads WIHS Junior Committee as Youth Ambassador

The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, has chosen Elizabeth Kruse of McLean as youth ambassador of the 2013 show.

Director of the Warrior Transition Office in the Northern Regional Medical Center Jean Whalen explains …

Encouraging Volunteering by Example

Queenie Cox, a native of Gum Springs, has served for many years — and continues to serve — as an advocate on behalf of the Gum Springs community and for the betterment of the entire Mount Vernon area in a leadership role on various committees of the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Associations.

Director of the Warrior Transition Office in the Northern Regional Medical Center Jean Whalen explains …

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran opens the discussion with a question of ways to facilitate how …

Alexandria Bulletin

Joint Meeting of Park and Recreation Commission & Youth Sports Advisory Board 7 p.m. Located at City Hall, Council Work Room, 301 King St. The unsolicited proposal the City received to build a private sports and entertainment complex on the current site of Hensley Park will be discussed. Contact William Chesley, william.chesley@alexandriava.gov, 703-746-5426.

Mount Vernon Bulletin

Vacation Bible School. 9 a.m. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 8600 Plymouth Road. For children who have completed Kindergarten through grade 6. Call 703-360-4370 or visit www. plymouthhaven.org.

Centre View Bulletin

Blood Drive. At NVAR Fairfax Headquarters, 8407 Pennell Street, Fairfax. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 703-207-3207 or email gkruchko@nvar.com.

Centreville Calendar

Solving a Real-World Problem

Rocky Run students win a national science competition.

A team of three, seventh-grade girls from Rocky Run Middle School just won the national championship in the U.S. Army’s 11th annual eCybermission competition.

Alexandria Calendar

Summer Classes. Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 6-10 can participate. Register at www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201-1250.

Celebrate With Occasionally Cake Occasionally Cake is celebrating their four-year anniversary on Sun., July 21 …

Slow Down on Roundabout Plan

WFCCA asks supervisors, Park Authority for public hearings on roundabout.

To VDOT’s way of thinking, a roundabout should be built at the intersection of Braddock and Pleasant Valley roads in Centreville. But a vocal and determined group of local residents wants to put the brakes on this project.

Behind the Scenes at Police Academy

Local residents get a glimpse of weapons and vehicle training.

Police officers firing weapons and forcing a vehicle off the road during a high-speed pursuit — these are some of the things local residents recently got to see as part of a demonstration sponsored by the Sully District Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee at Fairfax County’s police academy in Chantilly.

‘It’s Irreverent … and Entertaining’

Westfield Summer Stage Presents ‘The Producers’

With a cast and crew of more than 100, Westfield Summer Stage presents the musical that won more Tony awards than any other show in Broadway history, “The Producers.” The curtain rises Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 and July 26-27, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 21, at 2 p.m., at Westfield High, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Seats are reserved; tickets are $12 at www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com and $15 at the door.

‘For Service Beyond the Call of Duty’

Police MPO Gubesch is Officer of Month for June.

An 18-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department, MPO Mike Gubesch is the Sully District Station’s Officer of the Month for June. And he was honored recently at a meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee.

Chavarria Wins TurnAround Award

At the June MountainView Alternative High School senior luncheon, Jalissa Chavarria won the $1,000 TurnAround Life Award.

To the Editor: Investigation Not Complete

On July 13, Del. Scott Surovell (D-44th District) posted his views on his blog regarding recent allegations concerning Governor Robert McDonnell. Delegate Surovell called upon the Governor to resign at this time and opined that he didn't want anyone to interpret his previous silence as acquiescence to alleged actions on the part of the Governor. In so doing, he quoted state Sen. Chap Petersen although not revealing that Senator Petersen is his law partner.

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