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Centre View: Wanted: 2,300 School Backpacks
WFCM asks community to help local children in need.
Once again, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is collecting new backpacks for local students in need. Its goal is to provide backpacks for 2,300 qualified, low- income children attending schools in the Centreville, Chantilly and Westfield high school pyramids.
Fairfax: ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ Plus Magic
Robinson senior has title role in “Mary Poppins.”
Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 50, Westfield Summer Stage is bringing the beloved Disney musical, “Mary Poppins,” to life. And playing the lead role is a rising senior at Robinson Secondary School.
Herndon Teen Dances in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Holiday classic offers dinner and a play.
A holiday classic comes to life in an intimate, dinner-theater setting when the City of Fairfax Theatre Co. and Truro Anglican Church present “A Christmas Carol.”
Come, Take a Trip to 19th Century Fairfax
Civil War Day is April 26.
Antebellum Virginia will come to life during Fairfax Civil War Day. Featuring wagon rides, cannon firings, house tours and a soldier encampment, it’s set for Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax.
Residents Weigh in on Fairfax City Road Extension
They say it would attract both traffic and businesses.
‘Strong Background in City Activities’
Council candidate Jennifer Passey addresses voters.
Council candidate Jennifer Passey addresses voters.
First Glimpse at New Fairfax City Firehouse
The replacement for Station 33 should be operational in 2021.
‘None of Us Really Know How this Will Play Out’ in Fairfax City
City continues to grapple with FY 21 budget.
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‘Hard Work and Dedication to the Community’ in Sully District
Kyler Racey named Sully’s Officer of the Quarter
Officer Kyler Racey is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2020.
Fairfax City Council Weighs in on Hotel Project
Concerned about traffic, but excited about the idea.
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Fairfax County Leaders ‘Strategically Eliminated Citizens’ Voices’
Residents vent to Helmer, Marsden about Braddock, Old Lee Roads
Upset that neither Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors, nor VDOT, seem to care about residents’ objections to proposed “fixes” for Braddock and Old Lee Roads, Kathleen Leggette hosted her own, town-hall meeting.
Making the Holidays Bright
Our Neighbor's Child provides clothes, toys for local families.
Making the Holidays Bright
A Meal and a Play at Clifton Dinner Theater
Actors are often advised not to perform with children or animals because they’ll be upstaged.
‘It’s Just Good, Wholesome Fun’
Alliance Theatre presents musical comedy, : “Nunsense.”
When 52 of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, a convent in New Jersey, die after eating bad potato-leek soup, the remaining 19 nuns need to bury them. But first, they have to put on a talent show to raise enough money to do so. That’s the premise of “Nunsense,” The Alliance Theatre’s rollicking new musical comedy. It’s being performed weekends, from Nov. 2-18, at Mountain View High School, 5775 Spindle Court in Centreville. Show times are Friday-Saturday, Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 9-10, and Nov. 16-17, all at 7:30 p.m., plus Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16/adult; $14/child (12 and under); $14/senior citizens; go to boxoffice@thealliancetheatre.org.
Making Spirits Bright 12/12/2012
FACETS helps children give presents to their siblings.
No matter people’s income levels, their children still want presents at Christmastime. So each year, FACETS holds Sibling Shops, enabling children to peruse a variety of toys, games and other items, select gifts for their brothers and sisters and have them wrapped.
Taking a Stand To Save Lives
Rocky Run holds Bullying Awareness Day
It’s important to learn academics in school, but caring, compassion and understanding also have a place. And last Friday, Oct. 12, schools throughout the Chantilly High Pyramid hosted their first Bullying Awareness Day.
Chantilly: Fairytales, Puppets and Laughter for Everyone
Chantilly High presents “Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk.”
Take two popular fairytales, add a couple gigantic puppets and mix well inside the mind of Chantilly High Theater Director Ed Monk, and the result is the school’s upcoming children’s play.
Take a Journey of Imagination
Encore to present “Christmas in New York.”
If it’s December, it’s time for Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s annual holiday show. And this year’s Broadway-style, original musical — celebrating Encore’s 20th anniversary — is called “Christmas in New York.”