Colvin Run Mill Turns Sap to Syrup
In February, mill presented two maple syrup boil-downs to public.
Colvin Run Mill is not in Vermont nor are its maple trees "sugar" maple, but the park’s demonstration of a maple syrup boil-down harkens back to the simple ways of country living.
Special Guests Come for Blue & Gold Dinner
Local boy scouts meet service dogs at Great Falls Elementary.
Every year, Great Falls Boy Scout troops gather for their Blue and Gold Dinner, a special awards ceremony accompanied by a potluck.
Sophia Divone Wins Spelling Bee at Great Falls Elementary
There were words such as ascertain, epithet, and rhomboid but a group of fourth through sixth graders took it all in stride and kept the competition lively during the Great Falls Elementary School Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
McLean, Fairfax Boys Play Game for the Ages
Rogo-led Highlanders, in double overtime, win Liberty championship.
High school championship games do not get much more dramatic or better than the one played last Friday night at South Lakes High School in Reston between the McLean Highlanders and Fairfax Rebels.
Langley Wrestling Continues Strong Postseason
The Langley High wrestling team finished ninth place overall at last Saturday’s Northern Region Championships. The 30-team, two-day event took place Feb. 10-11 at Hayfield High School in Alexandria.
Voters to Have Final Say on Eminent Domain Amendment
Opinions are divided as to what kind of influence the amendment could have if passed.
This fall, voters across Virginia will be confronted with a hotly debated amendment to the Virginia Constitution that seeks to limit the ability of local governments to use the power of eminent domain.
Great Dogs of Great Falls Offers Variety of Services for Pets
When it came time to choose a second career, Linda Waitkus wasn’t sure what to do. After 30 years of retail experience, including managing the Bloomingdale’s at Tysons Corner, she looked in several directions. But it wasn’t until she went to a meeting of a local women’s club that she got an idea.
Brightview Specifications Presented to GFCA
Land Use and Zoning committee hears information on proposed assisted living facility.
The Great Falls Citizens Association’s Land Use and Zoning committee began hearing information on architectural specifications for the proposed Brightview assisted living facility. The facility, which was approved as a special exception by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last year, will be located off Colvin Run Mill where Thelma’s was previously located.
World Cultures Meet at Marshall High
Twenty countries represented at International Night.
The dimming lights and the consequent hush that fell over the auditorium at sharply 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday Feb.15 signaled the start of Marshall’s annual International Night.
Langley, Cooper Orchestra Pyramid Concert on Feb. 28
The Langley and Cooper orchestra programs will combine for their annual Pyramid Concert on Tuesday, Feb 28 at 7 p.m. at the Langley High School Auditorium. The concert is free, and public is invited.
All-Virginia Chorus Selected
The finest high school singers in Virginia will study and perform advanced choral music in Lynchburg from April 26-28 during the All-Virginia Chorus event.
Langley High Junior Elected to School Board
In many ways, Fairfax County School Board's newly elected student representative Lucy Gunter leads the life of a typical Langley High School Junior: she works hard to balance the demands of difficult course work, sports and activities both inside and outside of school.
Week in Great Falls
Things happening in the Great Falls area.
Owner of The Golden Pineapple Passes Away
Barbra Yakimchick Zimnoch, a long-time Great Falls resident and business owner, passed away on Feb. 7. For 31 years she owned and operated The Golden Pineapple in the Great Falls Village Center. Prior to that, she owned a gift shop at Lake Anne in Reston.
Bulletin Board (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
Feb. 22-29
Community events in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.