Centreville High Holds Commencement
615 students graduate; class receives $5 million in scholarships.
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Chantilly High Holds Graduation
661 students receive diplomas; $7 million in scholarships awarded.
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Wine, Whiskers & Wags in Clifton
Paradise Spring Winery hosts 13th annual event for Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
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Talent on Display at Fairfax County Regional Science Fair
670 students from 27 high schools compete for nine Grand Prizes to go to International Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Scout Troop 893 Welcomes Girls in Centreville
Seven girls launched into Troop 893 at Centreville United Methodist Church.
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Promoting Early Learning in Virginia
Volcansek heads 1,100-member Northern Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children.
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Turning Point Suffragist Memorial To Be Built at Occoquan Regional Park
$2 million project to be dedicated on Aug. 26, 2020.
Eagle Scout Repairs Centreville Greenhouse
At Centreville High, Connor Whalen also fixes panels and door, builds flower bed and benches.
‘Celebrating the Magic of Giving Back’ in Fairfax County
Some 144 individuals and groups honored at Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
International Showcase in Centreville
Talent and exotic food on display during CIF’s 8th annual cultural celebration.
2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards
Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.
Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored
40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
3,500 People in Virginia Run Turkey Trot in Centreville
29th annual event raises $80,000 for Life With Cancer.
Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County
FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.
Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities
Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.
Elite Athlete To Appear in Reality TV Show
Stephanie Huntsman of Clifton stars in "Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge."
Infant/Toddler Appreciation Luncheon
34th Annual Infant Toddler Family Day Care Provider Appreciation Celebration honors childcare workers.
Fairfax County Brewfest Is Sept. 16
Takes place at Mustang Sally Brewing Company in Chantilly.
Brewfest
Graduation 2017: Westfield High Graduates 610 Students
16th Commencement Ceremony held at Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University.
Little Free Library Dedicated in Clifton
Ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at the Clifton Community Meeting Hall.
Chantilly Forensics Team Wins State Title Twice
Five students take first place; team scored 40 out of 80 points.
"I Ain't Made That Way"
Play about family in Keokee, Va., which gathers to celebrate its favorite son.
The Shoestring Theatre Company is presenting "I Ain't Made That Way" on April 22 and April 23 in Fairfax as part of the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival 2017.
Fashion Show To Benefit Salvation Army
March 24 fundraiser for Women's Auxiliary of the Fairfax Corps to support projects.
Around 200 people are expected to attend the 37th annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fairfax Fashion Show scheduled for Friday, March 24 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.
Over 50 and Playing Basketball
Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.
If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.
Leading Bull Run Elementary
Pensler oversees ethnically diverse school with 832 students, 100-plus staff.
With 17 years in education, Jason Pensler, age 42, was named the new principal of Bull Run Elementary School in Centreville on Aug. 1, replacing Patti Brown, who retired.
Centreville’s Jesse Kraft Leads Coates Elementary
With 21 years in education, former Providence Elementary principal moves into new role.
With 21 years in education, Jesse Kraft, age 42, of Centreville was named the new principal of Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School on River Birch Road in Herndon, on July 7. He is replacing former principal Toni Rose who moved into administration with Fairfax County Public Schools. He will be overseeing 740 students with a staff of about 95, including five full-time ESOL teachers. Coates is a part of the Westfield Pyramid.
Centreville/Chantilly: Fall Festival for All
90-acre autumn wonderland at Cox Farms.
The 90-acre autumn wonderland that is Cox Farms is holding its 44th annual Fall Festival. The festival is open daily through Oct. 31 and Nov. 4-8 at 15621 Braddock Road, off Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville.
Celebrating Women's Equality
Architect unveils the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial design at Occoquan Regional Park.
To celebrate the 96th anniversary of Women's Equality Day on Friday, Aug. 26, which recognizes the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that gave women the right to vote, the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area held a Women's Equality Day Lecture at Gunston Hall in Lorton.
Chantilly: Christ Presbyterian Expands Its Preschool
Flexible schedule to meet needs of families.
Christ Presbyterian Church is expanding its preschool ministry to include extended day and full day programs for children ages 2 to 5 years old to better meet the needs of the surrounding community.
2016 Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees Selected
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. named the 2016 Lords and Ladies Fairfax at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Centreville: 5K Ice Cream Race at Bull Run is June 25
The third annual 5K obstacle Ice Cream Race will be held Saturday, June 25 at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville.
32nd Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Awards
High school and middle school students honored for academic achievements and accomplishments.
For the 32nd year, the Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee held its Youth Motivation and Academic Achievement Awards on Saturday, June 4 at Chantilly High School.
eCybermission Team Heads to Nationals
Students submit project on RSI awareness and hand stretching exercises.
Four sixth-graders from Greenbriar West Elementary School have been selected as national finalists for the eCybermission competition, sponsored by the U.S. Army and administered by the National Science Teachers Association.
Real Food for Kids' Culinary Challenge
11 teams of middle and high school students compete in school food competition.
Eleven teams of middle and high school students competed in the fourth annual Real Food for Kids' Culinary Challenge on Saturday, March 12 at Robinson Secondary School.
Fair Oaks Police and Fire Hold Open House
To coincide with National Fire Prevention Week, the Fair Oaks District Police (Station 8) and Fire Station (Company 21) held an open house on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Centreville: Blood and Guts 5K Race on Oct. 24
Runners to face zombie apocalypse.
The fourth-annual Blood and Guts 5K Run will take place Saturday, Oct. 24 at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville.
Centreville: Local Woman Carries Special Olympics Torch
Centreville resident carries torch in Crystal City for Special Olympics World Games.
Alexis Guillett, 33, of Compton Village in Centreville had the thrill of her life when she got to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run on May 28 in Crystal City.
652 Students Graduate from Chantilly High
110 students had 4.0 GPAs or higher; receive $4.9 million in scholarships.
Despite a power outage and rain storm, Chantilly High's spirited graduation ceremony at GMU's Patriot Center carried on last Thursday, June 18 without a hitch.
Centreville: Ice Cream Race at Bull Run Park
5K Race includes 15 fun obstacles, nine different start times, and ice cream.
Get ready for summer fun as the second-annual, family-friendly 5K Ice Cream Race will take place on Saturday, June 27 at Bull Run Park in Centreville.
Crowds Flock to Chantilly Day
Featured live music, children's activities, food and even a NASA Astronaut.
The fourth-annual Chantilly Day brought out a large crowd on Saturday, May 16 at the Sully Place Shopping Center parking lot, off Route 50, in Chantilly.
Solar Lights For Learning
Meghan Pollard of Clifton wants to purchase solar lights for students in Tanzania.
Meghan Pollard, 18, of Balmoral in Clifton is taking a service gap year between graduating from Centreville High School and attending Georgia Tech. So last Fall, she set off for Tanzania in Eastern Africa, a nine-hour car ride from the government capital of Dar Es Salaam. There, she worked for six weeks at the Pomerini Secondary School, teaching English and tutoring in geography, chemistry, physics and English. She also worked in the village health clinic on AIDS projects.
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