Rotarians Host Maestro Zimmerman
The Fairfax Rotary Club welcomed Fairfax Symphony Orchestra musical director Christopher Zimmerman to its Jan. 23 membership meeting.
Students Create ‘Mosby Town’
Something fascinating is happening at Mosby Woods Elementary in Fairfax.
Girl Scouts Invited to Community Celebration
This year Girl Scouts of the USA is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the South Central Fairfax Association of the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC) is conducting a special event and opening it up to the community at Springfield Mall on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Letter: Benefits of Smaller Class Sizes
Letter to the Editor
We have a great school system in Fairfax County. Our test scores are high, our students are engaged in challenging educational curriculums, and our schools have received national recognition as being some of the best in the nation.
Column: "Progression"
There’s a word – in a medical context, anyway, that you don’t hear every day. And if you’re a stage IV lung cancer survivor – like me, 35 months post-diagnosis, it’s hardly the word you ever want to hear – or see – describing the most recent CT Scan of your lungs (Mediastinum) where your malignant tumors have been in "partial stable remission" going on two-plus years now. "Progression" means growth. Growth means the relative calm under which you’ve existed for the last few years is officially over.
Roundups
Free Carseat Inspections,Recycle During Electric Sunday, Fair Oaks CAC to Meet, Meeting Set for I-66 EIS
Frey Offers A Look Ahead
Discusses what’s on tap for Fairfax County.
It’s a new year and it’s full steam ahead for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. And last week, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) discussed what’s on the local horizon.
Garrett Is Officer of the Quarter
Honored by Sully District police and citizens.
Receiving praise for her exceptional accomplishments as a Sully District police officer, PFC Lauretta Garrett was honored recently as that station’s Officer of the Quarter.
Three Centreville Schools Holding PJammin Day
Event honors teen, supports childhood-cancer research.
The McCaffreys have only lived in the Centreville/Clifton area for a year, but the local community has already embraced this family with both arms. And on Friday, Feb. 3, three schools are holding PJammin Day in honor of 13-year-old Andrew McCaffrey, who’s currently battling bone cancer.
Local Teen Battles Cancer
Liberty Middle student overcomes obstacles on road to recovery.
Lisa McCaffrey describes her son Andrew, 13, as “an active, social kid who enjoys movies, video and board games and just hanging out with his friends. He’s a Boy Scout, likes being out and about and is very caring — he has a big heart.”
Two Choral Events at Centreville High
The sounds of music will fill the air at two upcoming choral events at Centreville High. One features four a cappella groups and the other spotlights the school’s choir students.
Wellbeing: Cybercycling for Better Health
Exergaming — exercise combined with video games — might offer a greater cognitive benefit than traditional exercise alone.
The same staccato beeps and flashing graphics that keep some youth glued to video games might also boost cognitive function in senior citizens.
Editorial: About Halfway
Always entertaining, the high-stakes session of the Virginia General Assembly reaches new heights this month.
The user-friendly website for the Virginia General Assembly plus live-streaming of the legislative sessions might make you believe that most of the important decisions in Richmond are being made out in the sunshine.
Martin and Phyllis Cohen To Celebrate 50 Years
Martin and Phyllis Cohen (nee Feuer) of Fairfax will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 27, 2012.
Lees Corner Elementary School Colonial Day
The fourth grade students at Lees Corner Elementary School turned in their jeans for knickers, bonnets, tri-corner hats and aprons to celebrate Colonial Day on Thursday, Jan. 19
Center Awards $1,000 to Middle School
The merchants of Franklin Farm Village Center in Herndon donated $1,000 to Rachel Carson Middle School as part of the shopping center's annual shopping spree promotion.
Lees Corner Elementary School Winter Strings Concert
Demonstrating Strings Skills
The cafeteria at Lees Corner Elementary School was converted into a concert hall on Wednesday, Jan. 18, for the Music Department’s Winter Strings Concert; 142 children participated in the concert: 81 fourth graders, 36 fifth graders, and 32 sixth graders.
Larkin, Robertson Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Michael William Larkin of Fairfax National Estates, Centreville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Joy Larkin to Ryan Nexsen Robertson, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Robertson, Jr. of Richmond.
Local Man Convicted of Marriage Fraud
Centreville resident Yong Hyon Kim, 50, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and making false statements to federal agents.
WFCCA Backs Pohanka Proposal
Green measures at forefront of Chantilly Honda dealership.
If all goes well, the Pohanka Automotive Group will someday build a new Honda dealership in Chantilly. But it won’t just be another business selling cars — it’ll be one chocked full of green, environmentally friendly elements.