‘Mr. Mac’ Nominated for Grammy Award
Glen McCarthy played trumpet in high school; but when his parents gave him a guitar for graduation, it changed the trajectory of his life. He’s played guitar in bands ever since then — yet what’s defined him most, he says, is being a guitar teacher.
Roundups for 1/8/14
Roundups for 1/8/14
Student History Buffs Wanted for Internship
Juniors in good standing at Chantilly and Westfield high schools and who are interested in history may apply for the newly established Margaret C. Peck Youth Internship program, sponsored by the Sully Foundation, Ltd. This paid, nine-month internship runs from April through December 2014.
Two Fires in Same Night
Local firefighters had their hands full, Saturday, Dec. 28, battling two residential fires in western Centreville on the same night. Both happened between 7 and 8 p.m.
Music Educator Award Details and Prizes
This award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college, public and private schools) who’ve made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.
Celebrating Legacy of Martin Luther King
For 20 years now, the Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement (CPMSAC) Committee has celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Letter: Improving Mental Health Services
The following open letter was addressed to the state senators and delegates representing Fairfax County.
CentreView Bulletin Board for 1/8/14
Bulletin Board for 1/8/14
NOVEC: Conserve Energy During Freeze
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative asks all customers to conserve energy during the cold snap this week by not using dishwashers, ovens, washing machines, and dryers.
Chantilly Teasers for 1/8/14
Chantilly Teasers for 1/8/14
Chantilly High Students Win State-wide Teen Stylin' Awards
Chantilly High students Mia Rickenbach and Diana Tsoy won design awards recently in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Teen Stylin’ program. Both created dresses based on museum works of art.
Bridge Work To Affect Route 29
Lane closures begin this week on Route 29 over Little Rocky Run, as the Virginia Department of Transportation replaces the structurally deficient bridge to improve safety and increase traffic flow.
Letter: Improving Mental Health Services
The following open letter was addressed to the state senators and delegates representing Fairfax County: I apologize for not being able to attend this year’s hearing. I want to thank you all for once again allowing your constituents to voice our concerns and express our wishes for this new legislative session.
Learning To Cope with Death of Loved One
Centreville author pens memoir to help others.
At the age of 13, Mary C. Rosenthol found out her mother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. By the time she reached her early 20s, her mother, Mary Ellen Brady, died on Dec. 23, 2001 and a year and seven months later her father, Charles Donald Brady, died from the same disease on July 23, 2002.
WFCM Thrift Store Closing
The WFCM thrift store will close August 15, 2014.