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Opening Doors for People in Need
FACETS celebrates volunteers, donors at annual benefit breakfast.
Surrounded by nearly 350 business executives, politicians and community leaders in the chandeliered ballroom of the Waterford, Frank Somers - dressed in jeans, sneakers and a denim work shirt - looked a little out of place.
Green Hedges Students Win National Spanish Exam Medals
Several Spanish students from Green Hedges School in Vienna attained national recognition for excellent performance in the 2012 National Spanish Examinations. Students from Green Hedges School earned one gold and two silver medals.
Madison Teacher Honored
Rachel VanPelt, family and consumer sciences teacher at Madison High, has been recognized by the Virginia Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Alumni and Associates organization with its Connie S. Rhoton Alumni and Associates Achievement Award for outstanding support of and involvement in the state organization.
Week in Vienna
News in Vienna.
Faith Notes (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to vienna@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday.
Bulletin Board (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
May 17-24.
Community events in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.
Weekly Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
May 17-24.
Things happening in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.
The Fun Run Draws All Ages
Just up the street from 1400 Trap Road, neighbors and tiny tots were up and about at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5. Some were walking; others were running.
Vienna Idol Celebrates a Local Life with Music
Caffe Amouri and Whole Foods sponsor music competition to benefit Khristin Kyllo Memorial Fund.
As fiercely-competitive as she was in the sports arena, Khristin Kyllo was equally as fiercely-loyal to her friends and family. When she died suddenly in December 2010, in her dorm room at Princeton, her friends and classmates rallied around the family of the former James Madison High School softball and basketball standout.
A Triple Treat
Madison High production of ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.’
What’s the easiest way to climb to the top of the business ladder? Go to see "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and you can learn all of the tricks of the trade from J. Pierrepont Finch.
The Brainy Bunch Wins Research Award
Vienna students impress judges at the World Invitational Open.
The Brainy Bunch First Lego League (FLL) team, which includes six 8th grade Kilmer Middle School students, won 2nd Place overall in the Research category at the FLL World Invitational Open hosted by the University of South Florida and Legoland on May 3-6. The Brainy Bunch earned the honor of representing Virginia and D.C. at the World Festival by winning the 1st place overall Grand Champion Award at the VA/DC State tournament in December.
McElveen Receives Young Leaders Award
Ryan McElveen, Fairfax County School Board Member At-large, was presented with the 2012 Charles Robb Young Leaders Award by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and Rep. Jim Moran as part of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee's first annual Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Dinner on Sunday, May 6.
Local Non-profit Wins Big at Derby Day Fundraiser
While I'll Have Another won the Run for the Roses, PRS, Inc., was the ultimate winner at the 17th Annual PRS Kentucky Derby Benefit on Saturday, May 5.
A History of Community Service
A fond farewell to McLean Day Volunteer Tommy Lukas.
Longtime McLean Day Volunteer and Master of Ceremonies Tommy Lukas has put his microphone down and is off to other adventures.
A Rain Garden at Churchill Road
On Sunday, May 6, girls from Brownie Troop 3352 and Junior Troop 2205 out of Churchill Road took part in the Girl Scouts Forever Green Take Action Project, which is a global effort to improve the environment and protect natural resources.
Week in Great Falls
Things happening in Great Falls.
Forestville Presents Musical
Last weekend, Forestville Elementary School performed the musical, "Wonka," about a children’s contest at a fantastical chocolate factory.
McLean to Celebrate Hometown
McLean Day 2012: ‘Celebrating Our Hometown’ is on Saturday, May 19.
The McLean Community Center’s (MCC) annual community festival McLean Day 2012: "Celebrating Our Hometown" is on Saturday, May 19.
Raising Funds for Back Health
Virginia Spine Institute hosts fundraising 5K.
In his 20s Ray Pugsley was a national-level runner, in competition to compete in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic games. But he hurt his back in 1996 and underwent a procedure then, and another one in 2003. While that might seem like something that could end his running career, Pugsley has flourished since then.