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Gift Ideas from Saturday Farmer’s and Flea Markets
Flea market is starting to look a little like Paris.
The Arlington flea market, outside the Courthouse cinema, near the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings, has grown up.
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Ringing in the Season with ‘Silver Belles’
Signature Theatre stages world premiere musical just in time for the holidays.
Signature Theatre's Ark theater in Arlington is staging the world premiere musical, "Silver Belles," just in time for the holiday season — from Nov. 22 to Dec. 24.
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Girls on the Run in Rosslyn
Local students prepare for 3.1-mile run.
On Nov. 20, Girls on the Run of NOVA will host nearly 2,000 runners with girls from 121 Northern Virginia schools completing the 3.1-mile run alongside family, friends, and the general public.
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Despite County’s Voters, It’s President Trump
Democrats re-elect Beyer but lose the country.
Unofficial Election Results As of Monday, Nov. 14
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‘We Owe You Our Freedom’
Thousands gather in salute to veterans.
Veterans organizations from across the nation joined President Barack Obama for the Presidential Armed Forces wreath-laying ceremony and Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Aging in Arlington
Residents share struggles of the elderly in region.
The Legislative Forum on Aging was themed as a fireside chat with the elected representatives, something Carol Downs, chair of the Northern Virginia Aging Network (NVAN), joked she could remember.
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Rotary Club Provides Winter Coats
More than 75 children enrolled at Homestretch were all smiles last week as members of the Arlington Rotary Club distributed new winter coats in the perfect size, color, or that featured their favorite character.
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Arlington: Views from Voters
Local political activists stand for hours at polling stations to greet voters.
They can’t vote yet, but when they can, there are three young Arlington residents who are going to know what their candidates stand for and fill in their ballots accordingly.
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Gifts from the Heart
From ‘things’ to to experiences, gifts come in all kinds of packaging.
The Vienna-Oakton Connection offers its readers “part 1” of gift ideas, from small community businesses with personalized service to gifts that benefit the spirit of the heart.
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Deer Feeding Ban Is In Effect
Many residents enjoy seeing white-tailed deer up close and may feel they are contributing to the animal’s welfare by providing supplemental food.
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Holiday Season Kicks Off
Events in Vienna-Oakton serve children and adults, welcome the spirit of giving.
The festive season, of sparkling lights and aromatic baked sweets, of craft bazaars and seasonal holiday music, of good-will and selfless spirit, is upon us.
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Column: Opportunity Neighborhood Launches in Reston
Event signifies community commitment to making opportunity a reality for children, youth and families.
A motivated audience of Reston-area residents, nonprofits, schools, county programs, businesses, faith organizations and elected officials gathered at South Lakes High School to launch the Reston Opportunity Neighborhood (“RestON”) movement.
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An Open Letter to County Officials: Deny John’s Wood Redevelopment
I urgently request that you deny the current Saint John’s Wood Apartments redevelopment proposal because of its serious non-conformities with the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan.
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Setting a holiday table
Local tastemakers offer suggestions for creating festive tablescape.
As Thanksgiving draws near, thoughts of table settings and holiday décor abound.
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Guest-Ready Home for the Holidays
From organizing to decorating, a guide for getting a house ready for visitors.
Ready or not, the holidays are coming.
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Council gives go-ahead to Rust Curve project.
Rust Curve Project Gets ‘Green Light’
The Rust Curve proposal is controversial, with residents on both sides of the issue. But, believing in the many benefits it’ll bring, the Fairfax City Council has given it a green light. The project entails building a continuous brick sidewalk on the west side of Route 123/Chain Bridge Road between Old Town Fairfax and Rust Hill Place. It also replaces the drainage ditch and deteriorating sidewalk along Chain Bridge Road with a new, at-grade curb, gutter and sidewalk.
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Fairfax: Paul VI Presents ‘Don’t Go Near the Water’
In an American embassy somewhere behind the Iron Curtain. The ambassador’s son, a bumbler, is running the embassy when three American tourists – parents and their 23-year-old daughter – run inside. They’re being chased by secret police who accuse them of spying and picture-taking. So they seek asylum and make plans to escape. Featuring a cast and crew of 50, Paul VI High presents the rollicking comedy, “Don’t Go Near the Water.” It takes the stage Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 17-20, in the school theater.
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Burke: Making History Personal at Burke History Day 2016
The next meeting of the Burke Historical Society is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, in the fellowship hall at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Chapel Road in Burke. Author Paul N. Herbert will discuss his latest book “Treason in the Rockies.”