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Amadeus Concert Season to Begin

By Amber Healy

Amadeus Concert Season to Begin

Amadeus Concert Season to Begin

Amadeus Concert Season to Begin

Night Fire Drives Two From Home

Night Fire Drives Two From Home

Crime Briefs

Stabbing on South Kings Highway

Crime Briefs

Almanac Wins Awards

First place awards include continuing coverage of Brickyard issue, and Lourie’s columns.

First place awards include continuing coverage of Brickyard issue, and Lourie’s columns.

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Bat Or Award Presented to Chantilly Scout

Madeleine LeBeau, a member of local Junior Girl Scout Troop 6730, received the Bat Or (Daughter of Light) Award in a ceremony at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, on Friday, April 20.

Important Balance

To the Editor: As I head to the polls on Nov. 6, there is one candidate who will surely get my vote, and I encourage other Alexandrians to do the same. First term Councilman Frank Fannon has been a true asset to the City Council over the past three years. Fannon is a lifelong Alexandrian who has worked and been involved in civic life for over 20 years. He brings an important balance that is needed in local government. He is a straight shooter, sticks to the point and is realistic about the issues facing Alexandria.

Chantilly Day Entertainment Schedule

Performers will entertain at the stage in the Kmart parking lot. Exact times may vary slightly. 10-10:20 a.m. – PRO Martial Arts 10:25-10:45 a.m. – Competitive jump roping; Wholesome Campus 10:50-11:10 a.m. – Former astronauts Carl Walz and Frank Culbertson will speak. 11:15 a.m.-noon – Soul Raising Visions rock band 12:15-1 p.m. – ...AND WHAT ARMY 1:15-2 p.m. – THEYCALLMEPIANO 2:15-2:45 p.m. – Westfield High Jazz Combo 3-4 p.m. – Stolen Camaros rock band

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Father’s Day at Colvin Run Mill

For over 20 years, Colvin Run Mill has organized a special Father’s Day program for children and their fathers. “A day of fun on a kid’s budget,” is their motto for the event. On Sunday, June 16, from noon to 4 p.m., the park welcomed Northern Virginia Carvers to the park to teach free wood carving lessons. When the fathers come they are given a tour of the mill, and can watch the mill’s grinding process.

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Celebrating Spring Equinox

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School celebrated the Spring Equinox on March 20 with the school’s compass rose dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling the new addition of a painted compass rose in the school's Learning Garden.

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In Campagna’s Name

Weaver honored for 20 years of service.

Longtime Campagna Center volunteer Bridget Weaver was honored Oct. 4 with the Elizabeth Anne Campagna Award at a Circle of 1000 reception at the home of Douglas and Grace Marie Turner.

Choral Cabaret To Be Held Feb. 9 at Centreville High

Live entertainment, refreshments, gift baskets, a raffle, silent auction and an evening of fun are all in store for those attending Centreville High’s Choral Cabaret.

Brief: Police Investigate Sexual Assault

Alexandria Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Thursday, Oct. 11, at approximately 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Van Dorn Street and Courtney Avenue.

Mount Vernon: Hyland Hospitalized After Meeting

Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital after experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath during the Board of Supervisors Oct. 20 meeting, Fairfax County spokesperson Tony Castrilli said.

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Suspicious Noises Reported in Area of March 11 Mason Neck Homicide

The Department of Public Safety and Communications received several calls of “suspicious noises” around the 6000 block of River Drive in Mason Neck, early in the morning on March 20, a Fairfax County Police release said.

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Freeze-o-ree Tradition Continues

Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 1849 from Springfield recently enjoyed its annual Freeze-o-ree campout at Catoctin Mountain Park, Md. With temperatures in the low 20s during the day and nighttime low of 5 degrees and a wind-chill of minus 15, fourteen stalwart Scouts - some as young as 11 years of age - and 12 adults embraced the challenge. Troop 1849 has been doing this mid-winter campout at Catoctin Mountain Park nearly every winter for over 30 years.

Petersen Report: Senate Addresses Health Care

Last Thursday, Feb. 20, we rolled out "Marketplace Virginia," an idea conceived by Sen. John Watkins (R-Powhatan). "Marketplace" takes the $2 billion in taxes paid by Virginians under the Affordable Care Act and keeps it in Virginia, where it can provide insurance for the 400,000 Virginians not currently covered.

People Notes: Alexandria- 2/20/12

Alexandria resident Sandi Mara has been re-elected to the Board of Directors at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The Board of Directors is made up of 15 elected volunteers who are elected to serve two-year terms.

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Decision Reached on Jamestown Trailers

Option with most votes from community used

Following community feedback, Arlington County Public Schools has decided to move the trailers at Jamestown Elementary to the same side of the building on the far side of the field on 38th Street North .

Petersen Report: Senate Addresses Health Care

Last Thursday, Feb. 20, we rolled out "Marketplace Virginia," an idea conceived by Sen. John Watkins (R-Powhatan). "Marketplace" takes the $2 billion in taxes paid by Virginians under the Affordable Care Act and keeps it in Virginia, where it can provide insurance for the 400,000 Virginians not currently covered.