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Mental Health and the Expansion of Medicaid

There is a growing consensus forming in the General Assembly that now is the time to improve the safety net for mental health services. Both the House and Senate budgets increase funding for these services by millions of dollars (House proposed a $10 million increase and the Senate $20 million) above the proposed budget of $36 million that Governor McDonnell presented in December.

‘Sea Surface Full of Clouds’

WMPA, NOVA Community Chorus to debut work of local composer.

At a recent rehearsal of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, composer Lawrence Edward Ries observed the orchestra as it performed his cantata “Sea Surface Full of Clouds.”

Transfer of Power in State Senate

The Virginia Senate underwent a significant transfer of power last week following the elections of Senators Jennifer Wexton (D-Loudoun) and Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomack).

McLean Community Center Seeks Board Candidates

Board seats open

Months before a scheduled 18-month renovation is to begin on its main facility, the McLean Community Center (MCC) is seeking candidates to run for seats on its 2017-2018 Governing Board. The board provides oversight and guidance for MCC programs and facilities, which include the Robert Ames Alden Theatre (The Alden) and The Old Firehouse Center. An agency of Fairfax County Government, the center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave.

McLean & Great Falls Real Estate

2016: Best Year in Decade for McLean, Great Falls Market

Sellers in McLean and Great Falls experienced the “best of times” market conditions in 2016.

Girls on the Run in Rosslyn

Local students prepare for 3.1-mile run.

On Nov. 20, Girls on the Run of NOVA will host nearly 2,000 runners with girls from 121 Northern Virginia schools completing the 3.1-mile run alongside family, friends, and the general public.

Fun for $3 at Beatley Library Book Sale

CentreView Entertainment Calendar through March 2018

Entertainment Calendar

Encouraging Dialogue at Marymount

Discussing peace and justice at Marymount’s Founders Day.

Burke, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield Area Roundups

Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in December

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Burke Keeps Giving Back

Locals to hold hunger relief drive along Burke Centre Parkway, offer community service activities May 19 and 20.

Burke Centre Festival is Sept. 8-9

Attractions include 150 booth exhibitors, 80 arts and crafters, and five live bands.

Golden Gala to Be Held Sept. 22

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Support Green Initiatives

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Fairfax County Parks Reopening Begins in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

The Park Authority has begun reopening of parking lots and parks in the park system to be open for the Memorial Day weekend. Park Authority staff will begin the process of clearing barricades and opening parking lots at all 427 parks for the community on Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22. These parks will reopen for limited use in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines from the Virginia Governor’s office and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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