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Finding That ‘Special Someone’ at Lake Anne
Reston adoption fair matches cats, families.
On Feb. 21, the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington (FFGW) arranged chairs, tables and cages in preparation for their monthly Reston cat adoption fair in the Just Cats Clinic at Lake Anne.
Town of Herndon Hosts Old-Fashioned 4th of July
Hometown fun attracts more than six thousand people to the celebration.
Community Market Opens in Lorton
Lorton Workhouse Arts Center hosted the first of its weekly Community Markets.
On the warm Saturday morning of June 27, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center hosted the first of its weekly Community Markets.
Shillelagh Travel Club is Back
After more than a year of inactivity, Shillelagh opens its doors to trips again.
Founded in 1964, the Shillelagh Travel Club has moved around NOVA before settling in Vienna for the past 20 years.
Insiders’ Tips: What are the best things about living in Clifton?
“Fairfax Station is close by to a lot: Shopping is important—and there’s Fair Oaks and Tysons. Since we’re near the capital, there are a lot of concerts; WMZQ Fest and Ke$ha at Jiffy Lube Live are some of my favorites recently. But it’s not in the city so we don’t have as much traffic to deal with. As a kid, I really liked the fact that the [Lorton] prison was out here. It was creepy. It felt like the middle of nowhere at the time. I also liked being near Occoquan with the parks. My family would take a boat out, or play baseball. I go to Clifton a lot and get ice cream at Peterson’s. It’s really cute.”
Horses as Co-Therapists?
Introducing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
"I saw these kids coming from foster homes and oftentimes reading their charts, the amount of trauma and neglect [they had experienced] was horrifying. Where do you even start?"
McLean: Taking Up the Next Challenge
McLean 12U Intermediate USTA Junior tennis team wins second place in state, advances to Sectionals.
Mclean’s 12U Intermediate USTA Junior Team battled against eight other competitive tennis teams in Virginia on July 23, including “The Terminetters” of Virginia Beach, Westwood Club of Richmond and a familiar foe to the team, Herndon’s Worldgate Rascals
New Principal at Rachel Carson Middle
School to hold first Panther Palooza, back-to-school nights.
The 2015-16 school year is almost here, and Rachel Carson Middle School has a big change for its students this year – a new principal.
Vienna Teen Elected to School Board
Madison HS student focuses on students’ mental health and workload.
Ben Press, a junior at James Madison High School in Vienna, was elected as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board on Feb. 12. He will take over from Harris LaTeef from Langley High School on July 1.
Connolly's ‘Holiest Day of the Year’
For 20 years Gerry Connolly has hosted an annual St. Patrick’s Day event. What started in his home has now become one of the biggest fundraising events in Northern Virginia. As John Wittman from Fairfax Station said, “Throw in some great Irish fare and I’m there!”
Hunting for Talent in Springfield
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Fairfax County Chapter held it’s annual Talent Hunt at Robert E. Lee High School. Fifteen contestants from Northern Virginia and Maryland showcased their talents through song, dance, oratory and expressive arts for evaluation by four judges. The Talent Hunt program of Omega Psi Phi is one of several national programs designed to identify and support youth.
Celebrate Fairfax! Returns In Grand Fashion
Citizens enjoy variety of entertainment at Festival in spite of heat, difficult parking.
The Celebrate Fairfax! Festival returned to the Fairfax County Government Center grounds for its thirty-seventh year last Friday through Sunday. According to about.com, this year’s Festival saw the participation of over 120 musical performances on eight stages, as well as more than 400 exhibitors, venders and craters in the Community Marketplace.
Farmers Market Closes With a ‘Thank You’
Bulbs planted at Faith Baptist Church in appreciation of the church’s support.
The Vienna Farmers Market closed its 2013 season with assistance from the Ayr Hill Garden Club and children visiting the market on Saturday, Oct. 26. To thank Faith Baptist Church for its partnership and use of church grounds, market master Sarah Jane Brady teamed up with the garden club to plant spring bulbs in a little garden out back.
Aldrin Elementary Celebrates 20 Years
Buzz Aldrin himself attends elementary school celebration as a featured speaker.
Hundreds of students, ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade, flooded into the auditorium of Aldrin Elementary for a special assembly this past Monday, June 8.
A Summer with Suzanne Farrell
Lily Campbell dances at Kennedy Center’s three-week exclusive dance training program.
Ever since she could remember, Lily Campbell has been a dancer. Now 15 and a rising sophomore at James Madison High School, Lily just finished the three week 22nd Annual exclusive training program with Suzanne Farrell at The Kennedy Center.
Cultures Meet, Blend at Middle Eastern Food Festival in McLean
McLean Transfiguration Church festival brings together communities.
‘Socktober’ Held in Chantilly
Local residents donate nearly 1,800 pairs of socks for homeless neighbors in radio station clothing drive.
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