Weekend Events: June 30 to July 4
Weekend events
Obituary: Bill Russo, of Great Falls, Dies
On Friday, June 24, 2016, William (Bill) F. Russo died suddenly at his home in Great Falls following a valiant fight with a brain tumor.
Letter: Gross Misreading of the Second Amendment
To the Editor
This is in response to U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly's opinion piece titled "Stem Gun Violence Epidemic" (The Connection, June 22-28).
Connection Families and Pet Connection
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 27, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by July 17.
Editorial: Getting Home Safely on Independence Day
Independence Day is a national celebration, and for many, that celebration includes alcohol. The summer overall and July 4 in particular are times of greater risk for drinking and driving.
Hope in the Fight Against Drug Dependency
Meeting highlights battles in every neighborhood.
Fairfax County experiences heroin overdoses every day, according to county officials. To help raise awareness, a second county-wide Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Town Hall was held June 14 at Centreville High School.
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.
Celebrate Great Falls Foundation Supports Local Schools
After efforts from parents, teachers, students and community sponsors, the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation was able to present a check donation of $28,000 to be distributed between Great Falls Elementary, Colvin Run Elementary and Forestville Elementary.
Letter: Celebrating July Fourth in Great Falls
To the Editor
Great Falls residents are lucky to have lots of home-grown things to do on Independence Day.
Great Falls Library Launches Adult Summer Reading Program
“Why let kids have all the fun?” said James Cullen, assistant branch manager of the Great Falls Library.
Great Falls: Delays Pave Path for Approval
After months of revisions, tweaks, negotiations, proffer and planning changes, commission approves 19 houses on Brooks Farm.
Cooling Off at Great Falls Creamery
Family-owned and family-run shop features 22 different ice cream flavors.
Online Classes Offer Flexible Options for Earning Credentials Outside the Classroom
Interested in learning to landscape your yard using sustainable practices?
Tips for Memorable Family Vacations
As summer gets underway, vacation-bound families are packing their bags and heading out of town. Vacations often fly by — months of planning and anticipating can be over in the blink of an eye. With a little advanced planning and forethought, however, even a quick weekend trip or a visit to relatives can become meaningful and memorable.
Weekend Fun in the Area: June 24-26
Weekend fun in the area.
Supervisors Endorse Police ‘Re-engineering’
Action items approved include use of force and communications recommendations from Ad Hoc commission.
The possibility of body cameras being worn by Fairfax County Police officers and the release of officers’ names involved with critical use of force incidents dominated discussion during two action items in the Board of Supervisors June 21 meeting.
McLean and Great Falls: Thank You, 2016 Graduates
Langley High School seniors matriculate at DAR Constitution Hall on Monday, June 20.
Neil Mehta and Riddhima Gandhi Celebrate Wedding in India, Great Falls
Raksha and Dinesh Mehta of Great Falls have announced the marriage of their son, Neil Mehta, to Riddhima Gandhi, the daughter of Shabnam and Gaurang Gandhi of Mumbai, India.
Great Falls: Shepard Smith Named as Next Director of Coast Survey
President Barack Obama has approved the promotion of Shepard Smith, from captain to rear admiral (lower half), a prerequisite for Smith to become director of NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, after his selection by Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. S