Welcome to the World of Imaginary Friends
Chantilly High debuts new children’s play.
A little boy with a big imagination takes playgoers on a funny and exciting journey in Chantilly High’s new children’s show, “Imagine If.”
Reflecting On Mother's Day
Letters to the Editor
As a Muslim woman and a mother of two young children, one of the things I have always appreciated about my faith is the high status and great honor that women are given in Islam, particularly mothers.
Clifton Spring Homes Tour
An English garden, 18th-century furnishings and a pool with waterfalls are among the delights awaiting all those attending the 41st annual Clifton Spring Homes Tour. It’s slated for Thursday, May 16, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and the fun includes a marketplace and silent auction at the Paradise Springs Winery. The silent auction ends at 5 p.m., but the marketplace goes until 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 on tour day; single-home admission is $10.
Special Olympics Athletes Compete, Students Volunteer at George Mason Swim Meet
More than 130 swimmers, parents and friends of the Potomac Marlins USA Swimming year-round swim team volunteered April 28 to host the Northern Virginia Special Olympics Swim Meet held at George Mason. They came from all over the county for the Marlins' 17th year hosting this meet which brings together athletes throughout the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Honoring Jeffrey; Helping Others
Angel Kisses 5K/2K is this Sunday.
Jeffrey Virostek was 2 when he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He went into remission after aggressive treatment and a bone-marrow transplant; and for nine months, he was able to just be a little boy again, playing with friends and enjoying his family.
Women Mean Business
In the two months since the much-hyped and dreaded sequester took effect, the daily economic forecast has been almost as painful as the slow grinding of bureaucratic wheels. But here’s some good economic news, especially for aspiring female entrepreneurs: the numbers are in your favor.
Oakton Boys’ Soccer Finishes Regular Season Undefeated
Cougars beat Westfield on senior night.
The Oakton boys' soccer team finished the regular season with an 11-0-2 record.
Chantilly High has a new, state-champion team — and it’s not in athletics, but academics. On April 17, the economics team defeated 11 other top-ranked teams to win the Virginia championship in economi
Chantilly High wins state economics championship.
Chantilly High has a new, state-champion team — and it’s not in athletics, but academics. On April 17, the economics team defeated 11 other top-ranked teams to win the Virginia championship in economics for the school’s seventh time.
Fundraiser Yields $2,500
Event benefits Police Unity Tour
From May 10-12, Centreville’s Kevin Whalen will bicycle 230 miles in the Police Unity Tour (PUT) Virginia ride. It raises money and awareness for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial fund and the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., honoring and remembering officers who’ve died in the line of duty.
Calendar
Ongoing The Airbus IMAX Theater at National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, is showing movies including “Hubble,” “Fighter Pilot,” “Space Junk,” “Air Racers”, “The Dream is Alive” and “Oblivion” through May 23. Visit http://airandspace.si.edu/udvarhazy/ or call 703-572-4118 for the movie schedule.
Chantilly Comeback Falls Short Against Oakton
Chargers leave bases loaded in bottom of seventh inning.
The Oakton baseball team improved to 13-3 with Tuesday's victory over Chantilly.
Bulletin Board
Thursday/May 2 Preview Book Sale. 6-9 p.m. at Centreville Library, 14200 St. Germain Drive. Members of the library can browse thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and more. Memberships available for $15. Special incentives will be given to those who purchase a membership. Visit friendsofcentrevillelibrary.blogspot.com or 703-830-2223.
Close Shave at Lees Corner
When second grader Tara Sankner was diagnosed with brain cancer, the staff and faculty at Lees Corner Elementary School got ready to help her through her journey. The first milestone was the day she came into school with a shaved head. Some younger students were confused about the changes Sankner was going through and made some comments and observations that were inadvertently hurtful. Tara’s mom Tammy Sankner, Principal Robert D’Amato and Tara’s teacher Vicki McGorty felt the best way to help Tara was to share her story with the students at Lees Corner Elementary School during the morning news program.
Get Ready for Chantilly Day
Second annual celebration is this Saturday, Ma
A family-friendly event full of entertainment, music, children’s activities, food and fun — that’s the second annual Chantilly Day. And it’s happening this Saturday, May 4, at the Sully Place Shopping Center, off Route 50 West in Chantilly.