Pakistani-American Community to Celebrate Anniversary
The Pakistani-American community will celebrate the 65th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence at the Pakistan Festival on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville.
Clifton Car Show on Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2012
Featuring street rods, custom and antique cars, muscle and classic cars, and motorcycles, the 13th Annual Labor Day Car Show is Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in Clifton.
Lorton Charity Provides ‘Tools for School’
Lorton Community Action Center to hold school supplies drive.
Although summer is not quite over, the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) has already begun planning for the upcoming school year.
Mariachi at Lorton Workhouse
On July 28, Mariachi Los Amigos performed at the Lorton Workhouse as part of the Mt. Vernon Nights at the Workhouse summer concert series.
Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Engineering
Philip Everard is only eight, but says he’s been building with LEGOs ever since he was born.
Hands-On Fun while Learning
Children attend LEGO camp in Clifton
Sure, LEGOs are child’s play—but they’re also much more. And Clifton’s Cam Meyer, 15, recently shared his knowledge of what these colorful building pieces can do during a LEGO camp held in the town’s meeting hall.
Taking Back Their Neighborhoods
Communities host crime-fighting events during 29th Annual National Night Out.
From block parties to pool parties, picnics and parades, Fairfax County residents gathered with friends, neighbors and local police on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in recognition of the 29th Annual National Night Out campaign.
Should Virginia Compensate for Dark Days of Eugenics?
Del. Patrick Hope (D-44) asks governor and General Assembly to form a task force.
The number of victims is unknown in Virginia’s system of forced sterilization, a dark chapter that stretched from the 1920s into the 1970s.
Welcoming Dr. Angel Cabrera
George Mason University welcomes new president.
Summer may be considered the “off-season” in education, but at George Mason University, major change is underfoot.
10th Annual Backpack Drive
Poverty threatens the academic success of many children in Fairfax County; more than 40,000 qualify for free or discounted school lunches.
Historic Huntley Opens to Public
Site available for rent starting this August.
After more than 20 years of planning, the federal-style villa that was built in 1825 for Thomson Francis Mason, a grandson of George Mason, is now open to the public.
In Search of a ‘Forever Home’
Humane Society of Fairfax working for animal and human welfare.
Look up Petfinder.com on your Internet browser page.
Sober Boating at Pohick Bay
On Saturday, July 14, the Fairfax County Police Marine Patrol Unit conducted a sobriety checkpoint at the Pohick Bay Regional Park boat ramp to deter and apprehend intoxicated drivers.
2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition
The Workhouse Arts Center is presenting the 2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition through Aug. 26.
To Geek or Not To Geek, That is the…Verb
Library launches novel campaign to get people talking.
Ruth geeks fairy tales. Katie geeks wildlife. Benjamin geeks hobbits.