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Letter: Alarmed by School Names
Letter to the editor
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Arlington Streetcar: Desire or Disaster?
County residents are divided on the value of installing streetcars on Columbia Pike.
The $250 million Arlington streetcar is moving full speed ahead, with federal officials on the verge of announcing whether or not the project will be partially funded by Uncle Sam.
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Ready to Take on the World
Rocky Run students heading to FIRST Lego League championship in St. Louis.
After capturing the FIRST Lego League state championship, Rocky Run’s seventh-grade team, R2D2, is ready to take on the world. The five girls and two boys are heading to St. Louis to participate, April 24-27, in the world championship.
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Bulletin Board
Email announcements to gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Friday/April 5 Documentary. 7 p.m. at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane. Watch “American Meat.” Free. Refreshments provided. 703-721-0595.
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Nelly’s Needlers Carry on Tradition at Woodlawn
Nelly’s Needlers once again opened the tea room at Woodlawn Plantation for lunch during the annual needlework show last month. Hostesses directed visitors to open tables and took orders.
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Japanese Delegation Visits Health Club
A delegation of 24 fitness industry business leaders from Japan recently visited the Mount Vernon Athletic Club. A cover article in Club Business International magazine on October of 2012 featured Mount Vernon Athletic Club General Manager Aaron Volbrecht who described the leadership and growth that he achieved at the local tennis and fitness club.
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SAR Presents Award to Kroesen
The George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) hosted a formal gala event at the Belle Haven Country Club on Jan. 26, 2013, to present the SAR's highest national award for public service to General Frederick J. Kroesen, Jr., U.S. Army (retired). The SAR Gold Good Citizenship Medal is awarded for outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement and service of national importance.
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Roundups
Italian Ices for Tara
Italian Ices for Tara Tara Sankner, an 8-year-old second-grader at Lees Corner Elementary, was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, and the local community is rallying ’round to show its support. On Monday, April 8, from 6-8 p.m., area residents can enjoy sweet treats while raising money to help with Tara’s medical bills.
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Alexandria City Public Schools Administration Costs $3.6 million a Year
Administrators pull down competitive salaries for Northern Virginia.
In the classic Depression era tune "Nice Work if You Can Get It," Ira Gershwin describes "a man who only lives for making money" as one who "lives a life that isn't necessarily sunny." Here in Alexandria, the sun is not always shining on the Alexandria Public Schools central administration headquarters on Beauregard Street. But it is raining cash.
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Examining Reston’s Natural History
Historic trust hosts program on Reston’s stewardship of natural resources.
When Robert Simon first saw the land that would eventually become Reston, he was struck by its beauty.
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Foundation Prepares to Promote Mental Health
Josh Anderson Foundation to sponsor events across county for mental health and depression awareness.
Before Fairfax County students finish the school year and head to summer break, they first must deal with exams, both final and for AP classes. This can lead to a lot of stress over the final two months of school, pressure the Josh Anderson Foundation is determined to relieve.
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Keeping Lawns Green in Great Falls
Choosing environmentally friendly ways to manage lawns.
As the weather warms and lawns begin to grow again, it’s tempting to start fertilizing right away to ensure they look as full and green as possible. The Great Falls Citizens Association’s Environmental Committee says that spring fertilizing isn’t necessary most of the time, and can cause harm to lawns and waterways.
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Family PASS to Host Soiree
Fundraiser will help serve families facing homelessness.
A mother of four children, Josephine Rivera didn’t have many options after becoming a victim of domestic abuse. After her husband was arrested, she was forced to support those children, ages 8 to 18, on an $8 an hour salary, and she soon found herself homeless.
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Easter at The Falls
Ecumenical council hosts annual Easter Sunrise Service.
Dozens of people gathered at Great Falls Park before sunrise Easter Sunday, using flashlights to walk the path from the parking lot to the visitor center. At an hour usually reserved for only staff members, the Great Falls Ecumenical Council held its annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park.