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Letter: Taking Chances On ExpressLanes

Letter: The way the ExpressLanes system is set up at this time, there is no way that we can know the traffic conditions on Route 495 prior to entering the highway.

Promoting ‘A Greater Falls’

Great Falls women initiate an effort to support local businesses.

I once asked my uncle who was a priest in Washington, D.C. if there was a soup kitchen where I could volunteer.

Jalmeen Soni, McLean “Today is important to me because I was working for Obama’s campaign …

Valorie Bachelor, Falls Church “In July, my father who was 85 years old passed away. …

A statue of Ganesha in the Durga Temple of Virginia. Ganesha is one of the …

Helping Families in Need

Our Neighbor’s Child collecting toys, clothing.

With only a week left until packaging day, the volunteers of Our Neighbor’s Child are working to make sure local children’s Christmas wishes come true.

Our Neighbor’s Child Toy Drives Yield Many Gifts

Our Neighbor’s Child (ONC) held toy drives last Saturday, Dec. 1, outside two local Walmarts and both were big successes. Holly Cameron organized the one staffed by Creative Dance Center’s (CDC) competitive dance team at the Dulles Expo Center store, and Phyllis White organized the one at the Fair Lakes store manned by members of Phase Cheer & Dance. And both volunteers were delighted with the results.

Brief: Church Hosts Community Feast

Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville is kicking off this season of giving with a festive, family-style dinner for its neighbors in the community. It’s set for this Saturday, Dec.8, from noon-4 p.m., in the church banquet hall at 6600 Old Centreville Road.

Ho-Ho Holiday Show

Westfield High presents annual children’s program.

The Grinch, Charlie Brown, Frosty the Snowman — these characters and more will be onstage to delight children during Westfield High’s 13th annual Ho-Ho Holiday Show. Entirely student-directed by seniors in the theater program, it’ll be presented Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 15-16, at 2 p.m. in the school theater. Tickets are $5/person and $12/groups of four.

Brief: Center To Host Holiday Food Drive

For the third year, The Women’s Club Fitness Center and Day Spa (www.thewomens-club.com) have teamed up with Saint Timothy's Church (Saint Vincent de Paul Society) and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to host a holiday food drive which will benefit their Holiday Basket Project. This project aids those within the Chantilly community and surrounding areas who are less fortunate.

‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’

Stone Middle presents iconic musical, “Annie.”

Annie, Daddy Warbucks, even Sandy the dog — they’ll all be on stage when Stone Middle School presents the much-loved musical, “Annie Jr.” Show times are Thursday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door, except for the Dec. 13 show, which is pre-sale only during school lunches, Dec. 10-12.

Joyful Noise at Chantilly High

School presents Holiday Spectacular and Tiny Tots show.

A musical feast for the ears and eyes, Chantilly High’s Holiday Spectacular will take the stage Thursday-Friday, Dec. 13-14, at 7 p.m. in the school theater. Living up to its name, this annual event features more than 300 choral, band, orchestra and theater students joining together to entertain the community.

School Opens Family Center

Bull Run Elementary creates welcoming climate for parents.

On the surface, it’s a beige trailer in a parking lot outside Bull Run Elementary. But inside, it’s both a haven and a source of information for parents. And on Nov. 12, it was officially dedicated as the Bull Run Family Center.

Fire Causes $100,000 Damage

Fire officials peg unattended candle as culprit.

A townhouse fire Sunday afternoon in Centreville’s Newgate community caused an estimated $100,000 damage, according to fire officials. They say an unattended candle in the kitchen caused the blaze.

Paying It Forward

Leukemia survivor raises money for hospital that helped him.

When Centreville’s Daniel Shank-Rowe was 9, he was diagnosed with leukemia. But he was successfully treated at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., and is now in remission.

Centre View Roundups, Dec. 5, 2012

Roundups: Two Hospital ATMs Skimmed; Chantilly High Craft Fair; Encore’s Christmas Show;; Police Collect Children’s Gifts; CAC: Holiday Safety Tips; Free Carseat Inspections; Centreville Elementary Seeks Grant; Holiday Lighting Safety Tips; Adopt a Shelter Animal; Christmas Tree Fire Safety; Home Child-Care Facilities; WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers; Meals on Wheels Volunteers; and Women's Self Defense Program.

Recording History

World War II Veterans share experiences with West Springfield High students.

World War II Veterans from Greenspring retirement community were interviewed by local students for the “Meet the Veterans” video project. Just days before National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 12 World War II veterans from Greenspring retirement community in Springfield visited the National World War II Memorial to record their war memories.

Potomac River Needs Help

Pollutants identified, solutions mandated for Potomac River with ‘barely passing’ grade.

The Potomac Conservancy released its sixth annual State of the Nation’s River on Nov. 15, handing the Potomac River’s health a “D” or “barely passing grade.”

Churchill’s Own Singer Songwriter

Mackenzie Testa pursues singing and dancing career.

Mackenzie Testa, a Churchill High School sophomore, is gearing up to make it big in the pop music industry.

Potomac Calendar, Dec. 5, 2012

Email community entertainment events to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos and artwork encouraged.

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