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Langley Orchestra Presents Western Concert

The end of the year concert is a night filled with country-style outfits, tunes from the Old West, and plenty of spirit.

Langley Orchestra ended a year of great concerts with their Western concert on Tuesday, June 4.

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Youth Inspire Invites Independent Projects Proposals

Youth Inspire, a local non-profit organization run by Langley High School students, is primarily a movement focused on providing support to pediatric cancer patients around the world.

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Langley Orchestra Presents Final Concert

The Langley High School Orchestra presented its final concert of the school year on June 4 in the Langley HS Auditorium. Directed by Dr. Scott McCormick and Ms. Bo-Min Son, "Blazing Bows of the West" featured music from iconic Western movies and music with an American theme.


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Mission Control at Colvin Run

The children communicated with NASA’s Mission Control via a live broadcast televised on NASA TV. The students generated a wide range of questions and asked them directly to ISS CapCom and Chief Engineer Hal Getzelman of the ISS Mission Control Center.

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Great Falls Studios Artists Exhibit at the Great Falls Library

Cindy Grisdela, member of the board and chair of the GFS Exhibits Committee says, “The Great Falls Studios member show is an opportunity to see the talents of neighbors and friends in our community. From realistic images in photos and paintings to abstract colors studies, there is something for everyone.”

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‘Seussical’ at Forestville

Forestville Elementary School's fifth and sixth grade musical, “Seussical,” played last weekend to sold out houses.


Great Falls Studios Online Gallery Features ‘Inner Realms’

Pull up a chair and travel into the “Inner Realms,” a place deep within the spirit, heart or soul, sometimes hidden in plain sight, and the featured theme for June at Great Falls Studios’ Virtual Gallery.

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Father's Day Photo Gallery

The Owens family enjoying brunch at Hunter's Head Tavern last August.

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‘Age in Place’ to Satisfy Evolving Needs

A common “aging in place” transition involves adding an accessible master suite to the first floor.

Many couples are seizing the opportunity to transform their beloved home into a space that fits their specific short- and long-term needs.


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Reston Community Center Indoor Facility Study Unveiled

Proposed new facility would have pool, fitness features.

The Reston Community Center Board of Governors Long-Range Planning Committee heard the results of the latest study on a possible indoor recreation facility Monday, June 3.

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Langley Alumni Face Off Against Varsity

Second annual Langley Alumni Baseball Game held at Nike Field.

The Langley High School varsity baseball team squared off against its past self Sunday, June 2 at Nike Field, as the current team took on a team made up of alumni for the second straight year.

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And the Winners Are …

Cappies Gala on Sunday, June 9, at Kennedy Center.

The 14th Annual Cappies Gala will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, in the 2,400-seat Concert Hall at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.


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Great Falls Everton Wins the Dynamo Capital Cup

On Memorial Day weekend, the Great Falls Soccer Club (GFSC) Everton (U12 Boys) competed in the Dynamo Capital Cup in Richmond, and brought home the championship trophy. What made this championship even sweeter was winning the U12 11 versus 11 bracket. This was the first time the Everton has competed in a 11v11 tournament (usually reserved for U13 and above).

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Experiencing All-American Football Camp

Local players gain exposure to college coaches during camp and develop skills for football and life.

Over the past two years, over 100 athletes who have attended the camp are playing NCAA football, including 48 who received Division I scholarships in 2012.

Commentary: Respecting Parents’ Roles

Parental notice is key to school discipline reform.

Most Fairfax County parents assume that they will be called before their child is questioned for something that could ruin their academic career, just as they are when their kid is sick or injured. That is not the case.


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Brief: Honoring Tony Blankley

At the Great Falls Memorial Day Ceremony last week, Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) presented the family of Tony Blankley, a Great Falls resident and member of the Friends of the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, who passed away in January 2012, the resolution honoring his legacy as a longtime Great Falls resident and a friend of the Great Falls Freedom Memorial.

Week in Great Falls June 5, 2013

Starshine Theater to Hold Audition Workshop

Starshine Theater!TM of Great Falls presents: "How to Audition for a Stage Show," for ages 6 through 18.

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Brief: Great Falls Village Starbucks Hosts Live Radio Show

Princess Aliyah hosts “Leopards on the Prowl” on Wolf Spirit Radio every other Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Great Falls Village Starbucks.


Artist Karen Bateman Brings the Outdoors in at Katie’s

Virginia painter Karen Bateman is the featured guest artist at Katie’s Coffee House in Great Falls for the month of June in an exhibit entitled “Water Everywhere.” The artist creates oil paintings

Forestville Principal to Retire

Forestville Elementary Principal Matt Harris will retire on June 28. He has been with Forestville for more than nine years and with Fairfax County Public Schools for 32 years.