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Herndon, Reston Honor Veterans

American Legion hosts Veterans Day Observance.

“The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Let us observe two full minutes of silence.” With those words, David Kirby, commander of Herndon-Reston American Legion Wayne M. Kidwell Post 184, opened the 2012 Veterans Day observance, addressing veterans, active duty members, town dignitaries and respectful citizens gathered on the green behind the Herndon Municipal Center. The commander was, of course, referring to 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918—the date and hour when hostilities on the Western Front of World War I officially came to an end. Originally celebrated as “Armistice Day” to remember those fallen in combat during that war, what we now call Veterans Day has evolved to honor those who made that ultimate sacrifice, and to thank all who have served and continue to do so.

You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

March 4 is a great day. That’s the day, back in 1970, when Willa* moved from Jamaica to the States, following many of her friends who had done so in the ‘60s. First living in Fairfax, Willa and her husband moved to northwest D.C. after he joined her here in 1976.

Making a Difference

ACT for Alexandria (ACT) joins community foundations across the country in celebrating National Community Foundations Week Nov. 12-18 to recognize our role in promoting charitable giving and engagement to build a stronger Alexandria.

Week in Herndon

Town of Herndon government offices and services will be impacted by the Thanksgiving holiday as follows: Town Offices—Closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 Refuse Collection—No refuse collected Thursday, Nov. 22. Refuse normally collected on Thursday will be collected Friday, Nov. 23. Herndon Community Center—Closed Thursday, Nov. 22; Open Friday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Herndon Centennial Golf Course—Open Thursday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-dark.

Herndon Cheer Team Wins State Championship

Goff along with assistant coaches Emma Collie, Suzanne Mansfield, Deven Song, Anna Seymour and Hayden Little led Herndon to win three District Titles, one Regional Title, and the 2012 State Championships. Collie and Mansfield are also retiring this year.

Lake Braddock Girls Capture State XC Title

Girls’ Chase wins 2nd individual title, boys’ Tuck places 2nd.

Lake Braddock senior Sophie Chase won her second consecutive AAA state cross country title on Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

Langley Volleyball Team Bounces Back from Early Defeat

Saxons finished runner-up in Northern Region.

The Langley volleyball team finished Northern Region runner-up.

Oakton Girls’ X-Country Finishes State Runner-Up

Girls’ Klimkiewicz, boys’ Stoney earn individual all-state honors.

The Oakton cross country program had two individuals earn all-state honors at the VHSL state meet on Nov. 10 at Great Meadow.

Oakton Football Advances to Region Semifinals

No. 7 Cougars knock off No. 2 Lake Braddock.

The Oakton football team beat Lake Braddock on Nov. 9 to advance to the Northern Region semifinals.

WWII veteran Viola Rice answers questions about her time in the Navy Waves during her …

Give a Gift, Share a Gift

The season of sharing and gift-giving is upon us. The malls and chain stores scream “sale” and mass-produced merchandise, made in other countries, flies off the shelves. This year, why not seek out the unique, the one-of-a-kind gifts sold in places that offer personalized, welcoming service, the kind of place where the owners and staff are truly happy to see you.

Grace Davidson, called one of Pure Pasty's "best servers" by shop owner Michael Burgess, displays …

Week in McLean

The Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) has received a $7,600 grant from the McLean Community Foundation. The grant supports MCCP’s efforts to provide comprehensive care to medically underserved children of lower-income working families in the McLean district. MCF President Richard Sullivan said that “This is an unusual investment for the foundation in recognition of MCCF’s important contribution in this time of high need.”

Shop Owners Share Tie to Churchill High School

Gift ideas from Cabin John Shopping Center.

A vast assortment of gifts is available just around the corner at two gift shops — Leila Fine Gifts and Jewels and Occasions Unique Gifts and Gift Baskets.

Letter: Hit the Pause Button

Nov. 7 letter from majority of council members calls for compromise, alternatives at Brickyard.

The following letter to County Executive Isiah Leggett and Board of Education President Shirley Brandman is shared with the Potomac Almanac.

Chance for Compromise on Brickyard Site?

County Council calls for hitting “pause button.”

After nearly two years of edict and opposition concerning a 20-acre “future school” site on Brickyard Road, a town hall meeting in Potomac last week with County Council offered a glimmer of hope for advocates of the organic farm.

Editorial: Shop Locally, Support Small Business

Small business Saturday isn't enough; don't wait until then, and don't stop after that.

An effort to support locally owned businesses has resulted in the recognition of Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Bringing ‘My Fair Lady’ to Stage

Potomac Theatre Company’s production opens this Friday.

This month The Potomac Theatre Company presents Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's “My Fair Lady.”

Lights, Camera, Action, Potomac!

“Philomena” filmed in local home.

Nov. 8 dawned cold when, in the wee hours of the morning, the movie crew for a new feature film descended on the Conway’s 180-year old Potomac residence.

Entertainment Brief: Avant Bard Introduces ‘Six Characters’

For the Love of Art, WSC Avant Bard, the resident theatre company at Artisphere, presents Nobel Prize-winning playwright Luigi Pirandello's “Six Characters in Search of an Author.” Opening WSC Avant Bard's 23rd Season, Tom Prewitt directs this classic existential piece, which explores the crossroads of identity and reality.

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