Veterans Day 2023
Observance at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial
“The willingness with which young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars are treated and appreciated by their nation,” — Bruce Fein, Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Reserves
Joyful Ribbon Cutting on a Cold, Brisk Day
Route 28 widening in Centreville is nearly done.
Area motorists may now rejoice because the road has been widened from four to six lanes between the bridge over Bull Run (south of Compton Road), at the Prince William County line, and the Route 29 Interchange in Centreville.
Veterans Day 2023
Coming together “to honor generations of women and men who have served and sacrificed.”
In the Town of Herndon, members of the Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184 members started their day’s observance at dawn.
Smith Reelected as Sully Supervisor
In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic incumbent Kathy Smith beat Republican challenger Keith Elliott.
Latinoamérica, Tierra Querida!
An enchanting evening of Latin American music and culture with the Brass Band of Northern Virginia! Under the direction of Dr. Brian Bowman
Bailey Resigns School Board
Former councilmember to step down Nov. 30.
“This is not a decision I made lightly.” — School Board member Willie Bailey on his resignation
Service Project at Monticello Park
Join the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia for its second worksession of service in Monticello Park this Sunday, Nov. 19, 1-3 p.m.
Interfaith Walk for Peace
Community gathers to walk and pray for peace.
“How do we live with war and peace at the same time, with love and hatred at the same time?” — Rabbi Steven Rein
Is the Fix In? Don’t Do It!
On changes to the Single Family Housing code.
On Nov. 1, the contest for the 2024 local Alexandria elections began.
Hunger Is Closer Than You Think
Food For Neighbors celebrates Its seventh anniversary and over 425,000 pounds of donations
Food
United Community Asks for Help
United Community Asks for Help
Virginia Dems: Blue Wall in Both Houses
One Republican Supervisor-elect, zero Republican-endorsed school board member-elects
Election
South Lake Seahawks Remain Undefeated
Westfield led with 4:30 to play in the 4th quarter, but South Lakes scored on a 65-yard TD and held off Westfield to take the 28-24 nailbiter.
The Westfield Bulldogs (7-2) took on the unbeaten South Lakes Seahawks (9-0) on Nov. 3 in Reston.
Route 29 Northbound Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared-use Path Opens
Improves safety, connectivity, and mobility.
Nov.19 is World Day of Remembrance 2023 for road traffic victims.
Dementia Caregivers Conference on Friday
Join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium this Friday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., for its 37th annual Family Caregiver Conference.
Life-changing, Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund
Fall Soiree awards held.
Life-changing Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund.- Fall Soiree awards held.
Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win
Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’
Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.
Westfield High’s Cappies play is ‘Miss Holmes’
What if Sherlock and his assistant were women?
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story.
Well Heeled
The Shoe Hive celebrates 20 years.
“This was not very thought out – it was all very spontaneous and here we are 20 years later.” — The Shoe Hive owner Elizabeth Todd
