Welcoming Spring at Churchill Road
Despite the wintry weather, Churchill Road first and second graders are preparing for spring.
Mrs. McLean Runs for Mrs. Virginia
Mary Carolyn Becker campaigns against texting while driving, promotes STEM.
Lifelong Mclean resident Mary Carolyn Becker wears many hats, and soon she hopes to add a crown. Becker, mother of six, University of Maryland Ph.D. candidate, current Mrs. McLean, and commercial space industry statistician, hopes to become the next Mrs. Virginia on March 28 during the 27th annual Mrs. Virginia beauty pageant.
Gala Attracts Record Attendance, Raises $72,000
Proceeds to benefit seniors, veterans and wounded warriors.
McLean and Vinson Hall Retirement Community residents joined together to celebrate Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation’s 21st Annual Gala and Silent Auction on March 14.
Virginia Housing Expo Draws Crowds
Home-ownership, rental opportunities and related services dominate the event at Herndon High.
“Those most in need of these services and resources benefit the most when we can bring so many providers and organizations together in this one-stop shop format.”
Marshall High Wins Culinary Challenge
Edison and Chantilly culinary academies take part in contest.
The tables have been set and the contestants wait eagerly as the judging begins, each judge moving carefully between courses, sampling and chewing and making notes. There’s sweetness in the mix for the winner, a monetary prize and a chance to have their dish installed as a permanent fixture.
Women’s Center Conference to Honor Women Leaders in McLean
Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance -- What Women Should Know” (HarperCollins, 2014) will be among the awardees at The Women’s Center’s 29th Annual Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 11.
Column: Surrounded by History, Inspired by Legacy
Delegate reflects on freshman year in Richmond.
It has been scarcely two months since a snowy day in January when voters in McLean, Great Falls and Sterling chose me, in a special election, to represent them in the Virginia House of Delegates. Since then, everything has moved at warp speed!
Letter: Another Honor
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With reference to the recent article about the Langley girls’ basketball team (“Langley Girls’ Basketball Team Has Bright Future,” Connection, March 4-10, 2015).
Springy Saturday in McLean
McLean Community Center will hold Spring Fest, a spring-themed event for young children, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4.
Churchill Road Elementary Prepares 5,000 Sandwiches for Martha’s Table
Churchill Road kindergarteners, first and sixth graders (and a few 8th grade CRS alums) helped make sandwiches for the homeless for Martha’s Table on Wednesday, March 11.
The Reston Chorale to Present ‘Choral Splendor: Music of France’
On Sunday, March 22, The Reston Chorale will present Choral Splendor: Music of France, featuring Louis Vierne’s Messe Solennelle in its rarely heard original form: With mixed chorus and two organs.
Dynamic Father-son Duo Contributes to Educating Families About Type I Diabetes
Michael Sevila shares the same field as Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Like Cutler, who also has Type I diabetes, Michael is the one in charge.
McLean Officer Saves Life, Possibly Twice
Car engulfed in flames when officer leads man to safety.
Officer Sharif Issa "didn't run away from a fire, he ran into a fire," said Lucy Caldwell, public information officer with the Fairfax County Police Department.
My Pit’s The Pit
Freshman’s funny film about McLean High School Band featured in Bethesda Film Fest.
About 100 people submitted films, and Josh Leong, 14, of McLean, is $500 richer for earning one of five spots in an upcoming Film Festival for a comedy film sketch about his high school marching band.
McLean Student's Film Featured at Bethesda Film Fest
About 100 people submitted films, and Josh Leong, 14, of McLean, is $500 richer for earning one of five spots in an upcoming Film Festival for a comedy film sketch about his high school marching band. Well, no, not his marching band, said Leong. The percussion section of the McLean High School marching band.