Stories for January 2010

Thursday, January 28

Wednesday, January 27

Professional or Amateur - Local Theaters Earn Recognition

Nominations for Helen Hayes and WATCH Awards Announced

Professional or Amateur - Local Theaters Earn Recognition

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1 Actor - 35 Parts - 1 Incredible Story

Andrew Long Tackles "I Am My Own Wife" at Signature.

1 Actor - 35 Parts - 1 Incredible Story

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Winstead To Return to Arlington Cinema N' Draft House

Fine Arts

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Celebrate Black History Month

Lectures, Film and New Exhibit Celebrate African-American Heritage

Celebrate Black History Month

Tuesday, January 26

Faith Notes

Wilson’s Second Half Scoring Show Leads McLean Girls

In night of local basketball, Highlander girls and Langley boys come out victorious.

Wilson’s Second Half Scoring Show Leads McLean Girls

Confidence, Leadership Keys to Playing Point Guard

T.C. Williams coach Hagen played position, now teaches.

Confidence, Leadership Keys to Playing Point Guard

O’Connell’s Marshall well versed in dealing with pressure.

Confidence, Leadership Keys to Playing Point Guard

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Mount Vernon basketball announcements

Patriots Split Meet with Washington-Lee Generals

Faith, Jan. 27, 2010

Health Notes

Mount Vernon basketball announcements

Hamilton’s Heroics Lift Herndon Past Chargers

Junior point guard scores game-winner against Chantilly.

Hamilton’s Heroics Lift Herndon Past Chargers

Oakton Boys Experiencing Winning Season Under Brooks

Cougars already have nine wins following three victory season a year ago.

Oakton Boys Experiencing Winning Season Under Brooks

At the Workhouse

Cavs Comfy in New District

After rocky start, boys' basketball team finds success in Patriot District.

Cavs Comfy in New District

Don’t Call It a Rebuild

Power shifts from the girls’ swim team to the boys at Fairfax High School.

Don’t Call It a Rebuild

Seahawk Boys Showing Gradual Improvement

Daye scores 19 in South Lakes’ basketball win over Madison.

Seahawk Boys Showing Gradual Improvement

Leadership Important for Point Guards

Mount Vernon senior returns after questioning desire

Leadership Important for Point Guards

Lancers Lose in Rough Outing

Cavaliers prevail 68-59 in close match of Patriot District foes.

Lancers Lose in Rough Outing

Calendar, Jan. 27, 2010

Bruin Girls Qualify for States in a New York Minute

Lake Braddock’s girls’ 4x800 meter relay earns 13th fastest time in Virginia indoor track history in New York City meet.

Bruin Girls Qualify for States in a New York Minute

Thursday, January 21

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Wednesday, January 20

Gunston Hosts a Comedy & a Musical

Center’s Two Theaters Are Busy

Gunston Hosts a Comedy & a Musical

Worth Noting

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Theater

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Tuesday, January 19

Health Notes

Ask Them Directions

Highlander’s Bouchard Holding His Own Inside

Not a typical big man, McLean basketball center plays bigger than his size.

Highlander’s Bouchard Holding His Own Inside

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Winning's a Slam at South County

Mohamed Alie-Cox's dunks head leap Stallions to stellar season.

Winning's a Slam at South County

Five questions with T.C. Williams post Billy Rowland

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Strong second quarter not enough for Bishop Ireton

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Titans Win But Effort Earns ‘D+’ from Coach

T.C. Williams pulls away from West Potomac in fourth quarter.

Titans Win But Effort Earns ‘D+’ from Coach

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Arlington Sports Briefs

Bishop O’Connell Boys Get Aggressive, Beat Ireton

Savage scores team-high 20 points, Marshall plays well in second half.

Bishop O’Connell Boys Get Aggressive, Beat Ireton

Five questions with Bishop O’Connell point guard Kendall Marshall

Italian Nuptials for Caulfield, Cordaro

Weddings & Engagements

Italian Nuptials for Caulfield, Cordaro

Faith

Dominion Volunteers Read to Students

Faith Notes

Pursuing Three ‘Fs’

Great Falls couple launches Bible Memory.

Pursuing Three ‘Fs’

Faith

Author Meets with PVI Students

Bulletin Board

Herndon, Westfield Girls Go Down to the Wire

Late trey by Ramiriez lifts Bulldogs to Concorde District basketball win.

Herndon, Westfield Girls Go Down to the Wire

Winning Langley Boys are Working Inside the Paint

Saxon center Kriz is experiencing breakout season for Saxon basketball.

Winning Langley Boys are Working Inside the Paint

Budget Cuts Threaten Freshman Sports, Indoor Track

Superintendent proposes slashing freshman level sports, winter cheerleading and indoor track in 2011.

Budget Cuts Threaten Freshman Sports, Indoor Track

Edison's Engine Goodwin Keeps Chugging

Senior guard riding streak of 11-straight 20-point games.

Edison's Engine Goodwin Keeps Chugging

Red Hot Oakton Girls’ Basketball Finally Gets Cooled Off

Cougars, following a 12-0 start to the, lose at home to Robinson.

Red Hot Oakton Girls’ Basketball Finally Gets Cooled Off

A Bounce-Back Victory for South Lakes Girls Hoops

Zoe Beard-Fails tallies 25 in Seahawks’ win over Fairfax.

A Bounce-Back Victory for South Lakes Girls Hoops

Gritty Bruins Seek Consistency

Tough play helps Lake Braddock keep games close as team looks for stronger starts.

Gritty Bruins Seek Consistency

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Redfearn, Copeland Play Well for WP in Loss

Turnovers cost West Potomac against T.C. Williams.

Redfearn, Copeland Play Well for WP in Loss

Chantilly Boys Experience Rare Concorde Basketball Loss

Centreville, behind Denny’s big night, knockoff Chargers.

Chantilly Boys Experience Rare Concorde Basketball Loss

Robinson Swim and Dive Making Waves ... Again

Historically strong swim team continues its domination.

Robinson Swim and Dive Making Waves ... Again

Five questions with West Potomac wide receiver/point guard Daryl Copeland.

Thursday, January 14

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Wednesday, January 13

Faith Notes

Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

Theatre

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

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Bulletin Board

Health Notes

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

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Open Life Drawing Sessions

Lasso Your Partner

It’s Time for the Wild Wild West End. Register Today for the Alexandria Chamber 2010 Gala.

Lasso Your Partner

'Can Do' Musical

‘Guys and Dolls’ take the stage at Lake Braddock’s Little Theatre.

'Can Do' Musical

A Sanity Hearing On Stage

Port City Playhouse Mounts "Nuts" at Lee Center

A Sanity Hearing On Stage

Theatre

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Tuesday, January 12

Arlington Sports Briefs

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Faith

Herndon Girls Visit Maryland Hoops Practice

Hornets are off to a solid 7-4 start this winter.

Herndon Girls Visit Maryland Hoops Practice

Local PGA Pro Helps Disabled Veterans

California native Ramon Padilla plays golf despite losing his left hand to a grenade explosion in Afghanistan.

Local PGA Pro Helps Disabled Veterans

Denny, Wildcats Reach the 10-Win Mark

Senior scores 23 points to pace Centreville in boys' home basketball win over Westfield.

Denny, Wildcats Reach the 10-Win Mark

Saxons Find Rhythm in Girls’ Basketball

Langley, under new head coach, is 3-1 in Liberty District play.

Saxons Find Rhythm in Girls’ Basketball

Local PGA Pro Helps Disabled Veterans

California native Ramon Padilla plays golf despite losing his left hand to a grenade explosion in Afghanistan.

Local PGA Pro Helps Disabled Veterans

Arlington Sports Briefs

McLean Girls Looking To Turn Up Intensity

Highlanders' basketball team thinks it can compete in tough Liberty District.

McLean Girls Looking To Turn Up Intensity

2009 – The High School Sports Year in Review

Langley Boys’ lacrosse won state crown; Oakton girls reached state hoops finals.

2009 – The High School Sports Year in Review

Veteran Coach Mon Grooming Assistant Sweet

Washington-Lee coaches mix experience, youth.

Veteran Coach Mon Grooming Assistant Sweet

Washington-Lee coaches mix experience, youth.

Veteran Coach Mon Grooming Assistant Sweet

Hagen Wants Titans To Improve Work Ethic, Attitude

T.C. Girls off to 3-8 start, 1-4 in Patriot District.

Hagen Wants Titans To Improve Work Ethic, Attitude

Titans’ Coach King Looking for Consistency

T.C. Williams has won seven straight but looking to improve.

Titans’ Coach King Looking for Consistency

Bulletin Board

Faith

Hayes Grows into Leadership Role Early

Junior point guard provides scoring and boost to team confidence.

Hayes Grows into Leadership Role Early

Majors Bond During Holiday Trip to California

Mount Vernon Girls finish 2-2 and have fun away from basketball.

Majors Bond During Holiday Trip to California

Clothed Swimming Strengthens Spartans

Odd training takes swimmers by surprise, but improves team’s performance.

Clothed Swimming Strengthens Spartans

Local PGA Pro Helps Disabled Veterans

California native Ramon Padilla plays golf despite losing his left hand to a grenade explosion in Afghanistan.

Local PGA Pro Helps Disabled Veterans

Stifling Stallion Defense Stumps Woodson

Adams’ 15 points helps boost South County to victory.

Stifling Stallion Defense Stumps Woodson

Ultimate Fight Night In Fairfax

Area's first round with UFC is highest grossing ‘Fight Night’ in company history.

Ultimate Fight Night In Fairfax

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs

Ram Gymnasts Shoot for Regionals

Senior Bethie Graver and Robinson gymnastic team set their sights on continued success.

Ram Gymnasts Shoot for Regionals

Madison Girls Start Fast in Liberty District

Led by senior Kavanagh, Warhawks victorious in first three district basketball contests.

Madison Girls Start Fast in Liberty District

Loudoun 2009 – The High School Sports Year in Review

Three Broad Run teams successfully defended state crowns; Potomac Falls boys’ soccer came an eyelash away from winning a state title.

Loudoun 2009 – The High School Sports Year in Review

Wednesday, January 6

Calendar

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Connection

Classified Advertising

Green To Wed Fox

Weddings & Engagements

Green To Wed Fox

New Office for Commonwealth Orthopaedics

Business Notes

New Office for Commonwealth Orthopaedics

Kindergarteners Make Sweet Dreams Come True

School Notes

Kindergarteners Make Sweet Dreams Come True

Bulletin Board

PVI Debate Team Starts Strong

School Notes

PVI Debate Team Starts Strong

Burke & Fairfax Calendar

Vote to Name New Cultural Center

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The Great Arlington Eat Out

Fine Arts

The Women of Folk Music

Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Birchmere in Alexandria

The Women of Folk Music

The Lyceum Hosts Food History Symposium Jan. 23

Lectures Explore Early Culinary Heritage at Alexandria’s History Museum

The Lyceum Hosts Food History Symposium Jan. 23

Alexandria Restaurant Week Is Jan. 15-24

Schoolchildren Honor Dr. King’s Legacy with Poster Contest

Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Connection

Tuesday, January 5

Stories To Watch for in 2010

With 2009 over-and-done, here's a look at some of the teams to follow and how they fared in 2009.

Stories To Watch for in 2010

With 2009 over-and-done, here's a preview of a few of 2010's top high school sports stories.

Stories To Watch for in 2010

Yorktown’s 2009 District Title Hopes Derailed by Injury

Patriots football finishes strong to make playoffs.

Yorktown’s 2009 District Title Hopes Derailed by Injury

TC Football Creates Excitement To Start 2009-10 Season

Titans boys basketball looking for team effort, girls searching for consistency

TC Football Creates Excitement To Start 2009-10 Season

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Arlington Sports Briefs

Alexandria Sports Briefs

Bulletin Board

Faith

Stories To Watch for in 2010

With 2009 over-and-done, here's a preview 2010's top high school sports stories.

Stories To Watch for in 2010

Mathewson’s Passing Records Brighten Dreary WP Season

Wolverine cross country teams place third at regionals

Mathewson’s Passing Records Brighten Dreary WP Season

Stories To Watch for in 2010

With 2009 over-and-done, the top high school sports stories in 2010 are already taking shape.

Stories To Watch for in 2010