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Arlington Calendar May 23

Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos are welcome.

“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for June 3-9.

Enemy POWs in Arlington National Cemetery

A story for Memorial Day.

From its beginning, "enemy combatants" have been buried in Arlington National Cemetery. It started with Confederate soldiers. However, most people have forgotten to look upon them as the enemy.

Seventh Grader Wins State Legion Award

Victoria McCaffrey, seventh grade student at St. Charles School in Arlington, is this year's top awardee in Virginia's American Legion essay contest. The first place certificate is accompanied by a prize of $250.

Activist Folk Duo Performs Benefit Concert

Helps local youth group travel to Phoenix for meeting on immigration.

Activist musical duo Emma’s Revolution performed a benefit concert May 18 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington to raise funds for the church’s youth group to attend the UUC’s General Assembly.

Commentary: Arlington’s Streetcar Vision for Crystal City

Growth always means more traffic and more headaches. Or does it?

AWLA in Shelter Competition

The best-selling mystery author Martha Grimes has invited the Animal Welfare League of Arlington to participate in the first Best in Shelter (www.bestinshelter.org) competition. Best in Shelter is the first virtual dog show where shelter dogs compete for prize money for their shelters. The League is one of four area organizations chosen to participate.

Braun Saves TC Boys’ Soccer in Regional Opener

Titans defeat Stuart in penalty-kick shootout.

T.C. Williams goalkeeper Nick Braun has two clutch saves in a Northern Region tournament victory against Stuart.

Lake Braddock Baseball Wins Patriot District

Bruins beat West Springfield for second title in three years.

The Lake Braddock baseball team pounded 10 hits and played solid defense behind starting pitcher Michael Church en route to a 7-2 victory against West Springfield on May 21 in the Patriot District championship game.

Bulldogs Boys’ Lax Ends Season at State Semifinals

Churchill falls to Westminster, 14-10.

While Churchill experienced emotional high and lows, the Bulldogs are hoping the 2012 season acts as a foundation for a formidable future.

Churchill Girls’ Lax More Competitive at State Level

Bulldogs capture third consecutive region championship.

After winning a third consecutive 4A/3A West Region championship, the Churchill girls’ lacrosse team once again fell short in the state semifinals. This time, however, a more competitive contest gave the Bulldogs reason to believe they’re improving.

Whitman Baseball Falls Short

Vikings lost to Northwest in extra innings in region final.

Northwest defeated Whitman, 5-3, in eight innings on May 18 in Bethesda to earn the 4A West crown.

Debt service as a percent of general governmental expenditure.

Debt service as a percent of real property assessed value.

On the Campaign Trail

The Beauregard small-area plan is shaping up to be one of the hottest election issues in this campaign cycles.

Calendar (Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield)

May 25-31.

Entertainment in Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield.

Council Notebook

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals is facing a legal challenge to its recent decision on the waterfront, and city officials are denying them an opportunity to have legal counsel.

Prins Leads Yorktown Softball Past Former W-L Teammates

Patriots defeat Generals in district tournament semifinals.

Lillian Prins smashed a full-count pitch off the center-field fence for an RBI double, lifting the Yorktown softball team to a 2-1 victory on May 17 and a berth in the National District tournament championship game.

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