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The Snowquester Hits the Area

Snowstorm’s impact downgraded, but slushy roads still a problem.

The National Weather Service Wednesday downgraded its Snowquester forecast from 8-10 inches to about 4-6 inches in the region. At 3:18 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, the NWS predicted total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches in Fairfax County before the storm fizzles out later that night, and north winds with gusts up to 45 mph in some areas, making driving hazardous.

Mount Vernon Bulletin Board March 6

Information for events taking place in the Mount Vernon area.

Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar March 6

Entertainment calendar for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon areas.

Alexandria School Notes March 6

School notes for Alexandria natives.

Hatten Inducted Into Mid-Atlantic Tennis Association Hall of Fame

Bethesda Country Club’s director of tennis honored.

Every Bethesda Country Club tennis player knows the welcoming smile and hearty “Good Morning” from Director of Tennis Frank Hatten.

Callers Create Sense of Urgency in Scam

Local residents victimized after being told loved ones have been injured.

The scammers create a sense of urgency. They convince victims to wire money to various locations.

Potomac Bulletin Board March 6

Bulletin board for the Potomac area.

Potomac Entertainment Calendar March 6

Entertainment calendar for the Potomac area.

Arlington Entertainment Calendar March 6

Entertainment events taking place in the Arlington area.

Arlington School Notes March 6

School notes for Arlington natives.

Health Club Chain Opens First Location in Arlington

Exercise Nation Fitness Clubs opened its newest location in Arlington on Monday, March 4.

Column: Citizens Prevail on Brickyard

Just two years ago, at West Montgomery County Citizens Association’s March 2011 meeting, we learned that there was to be a commercial soccer complex on Brickyard Road’s 20 acres owned by the Board of Education as a future school site and used as an organic farm for the past thirty years.

Arlington Bulletin Board March 6

Information for upcoming events in the Arlington area.

At One Hundred Years, She’s Going Strong

Ada DeFranceaux recalls old Potomac friends and the good times they shared.

“He always called me CHEE-ILE,” Ada DeFranceaux said. The youngest of 12 children, she was referring to one of her older brothers who, at the time, was working in Washington.

Music Accompanies Art Opening

The opening of The Art Gallery of Potomac’s March 2 exhibit included a duet performance by Jacqueline Niemat and Jose Cueto. Niemat, who is from Potomac, has made a name for herself as one of the premiere recitalist in the Washington / Baltimore area.

Potomac Theatre Company Summons ‘Blithe Spirit’

Show opens Friday night.

This month the Potomac Theatre Company presents Noel Coward's comedy “Blithe Spirit.” The play premiered in 1941 in London and was adapted into an Oscar-winning 1945 film starring Rex Harrison. The play begins with a séance where novelist Charles Condomine hopes to gather material for his next book. During the séance the medium accidentally summons the spirit of his first wife, Elvira. Charles is the only one who can see her, and she makes things very difficult on Charles' marriage to his second wife, Ruth.

Gala Raises $100,000

Center for Alexandria’s Children honors three for work with at-risk children.

The Center for Alexandria’s Children, a public-private partnership that serves abused and neglected children, raised a record $100,000 and honored three Alexandrians who have shown dedication and service to improving the lives of Alexandria’s children at its fourth annual Gala Benefit on Feb. 28 at Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town. Alexandria residents Lissa and Dagobert Soergel were presented with the Center’s 2013 Champion for Children Award for their work in founding and expanding Child and Family Network Centers (CFNC), an organization which provides preschool education for at risk children in Alexandria and Arlington.

How To Help

For anyone wishing to help the family of Officer Peter Laboy, the Alexandria Police Association is coordinating efforts for individuals and organizations to show support or donate to the family. “We have set up a Facebook page that will update everyone on Officer Laboy's progress and any specific requests of the family,” said APA board of directors trustee Capt. Shahram Fard.