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Week in McLean

Used Book Collection Continues

The McLean Area American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Annual Used Book Collection is Saturday, June 29 at the Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave., Vienna, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The final collection dates are also at the Sun Trust Bank on July 20 and Aug. 10. All kinds of books in good condition, especially children’s books and DVDs are needed for its 44th annual Book Sale.

Brief: City To Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale

The City Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Section will hold a tree sale on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Trinity Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road.

Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Redskins Night

Roy Jefferson is featured speaker Oct. 20.

Famed Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson will be the featured speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club’s annual Redskins Night Oct. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.

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U.S. Army Chorus to Perform at Springfield Church

In celebration of the Westwood Baptist Church's 50th Anniversary in 2014, The U.S. Army Chorus presents a fun evening of music from its varied repertoire featuring tunes from the last five decades at Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. The concert is free, and everyone is invited.

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C&O Canal Drains Water

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal) began draining the watered canal section from Lock 20 (Towpath Mile 14) to Lock 23 (Towpath Mile 22) last week.

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Accompany Alice on a Journey to Wonderland in Silver Spring

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Pride of Baltimore

THE SCHOONER PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II, a replica of the 1812 ship Pride of Baltimore, paid a three-day visit to Alexandria Oct. 20-22.

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Aldrin Elementary School Art

Aldrin Elementary School, Reston, VA, Fairfax County Public Schools

Children’s and Teens’ Connection

Carjacking Suspects at Large

By Carla Branch

Carjacking Suspects at Large

At the Movies

At the Movies

Commission Forwards Propsed CPAM

Commission Forwards Propsed CPAM

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Used Book Sale Returns Sept. 20-22

The 44th annual AAUW event to be held at the McLean Community Center.

The McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold the 44th AAUW Annual Used Book Sale at the McLean Community Center, Friday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and, Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. The AAUW Book Sale is well stocked with tens of thousands of books plus hundreds of musical CDs as well as DVDs of television series and movies. Recent editions of histories, including many military histories, biographies, political analyses, as well as gardening, health, general literature and business and economics books are abundant. All travel books have been published between 2009 and 2013.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday celebration to Highlight Community Service

Reston Community Center will hold the 28th Annual Reston Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 19 and 20, 2013. The focus of this year's celebration will be on community service. 2013 Keynote Speaker: Julian Bond, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, RCC Hunters Woods, at 1 p.m.

Fairfax County Solicits Public Input on Environmental Vision

Online survey open through March 6.

Fairfax County is preparing to update the Environmental Excellence 20-Year Vision Plan (Environmental Vision) and the public is urged to weigh in via an online survey.

Correction

The story “Public Libraries Version 2.0?” (Reston Connection, August 14-20, 2013) incorrectly attributed a quote to Jennifer McCullough.

Family Fun Day at Reston Museum

A Family Fun Day was held on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Reston Historic Trust and Museum along Lake Anne Village Center in Reston.

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Sixth-graders Leave the Gift for School

On Friday, June 20, the sixth-grade graduation class of Chesterbrook Elementary School in McLean presented an historic plaque and a planted dogwood tree to their school.

Out Walking

Four of Alexandria AHA — At Home In Alexandria — walkers were out taking a hike in north Old Town along the Potomac River on May 20. They are, from left, Bill Clayton, Mary Nefedov, Eleanor Kask and Barbara Rosenfeld. At Home Alexandria is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors to remain independent in their homes, and stay involved in their communities.

The Roaring 20s

Arlington author's new book captures the spirit of life before 30.

The Roaring 20s

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Bulova Presents State of County

Board chairman discusses Tysons future, effects of sequestration.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova premiered her "State of the County" address Wednesday, Feb. 20. In the 20-minute video, Bulova addressed what promises to be an eventful year in the county, one that will see the opening of five new Metrorail stations in Tysons Corner and Reston.