Brief: Fall for Fairfax KidsFest Returns
Enjoy the best that fall has to offer at the 20th annual Fall for Fairfax KidsFest on two days this year, Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway.
Training Solutions Marks 17 Years
Chantilly-based Training Solutions, Inc., co-owned by Michael and Sharon Ferraro, is celebrating its 17th anniversary this month.
Editorial: Vote Now
Don't sweat voter ID; voter registration card, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check with name, address of voter will work.
Changes in Virginia's voter identification rules are causing confusion in many quarters, and some voters might be tempted to stay home rather than deal with a difficult situation. Slow down, there are alternatives, including a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter.
Chantilly Chargers Celebrate Homecoming
Chantilly High held its homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 21, in Greenbriar.
No Bail for Wolfe
He’ll be retried in October by Fairfax County’s head prosecutor.
More than 10 years have passed since Chantilly High grad Justin Wolfe has been inside a Prince William County courtroom. The last time, June 26, 2002, he was sentenced to death for ordering the March 2001, execution-style killing of Centreville High grad Danny Petrole.
Walk, Dance, Play, Help
WFCM fundraiser is Sept. 29 at the nZone.
Local residents can have a good time while helping people in their own neighborhoods. On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9-11 a.m., Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is holding a “Help the Homeless” Community Walk, Zumba Class and Family Fun event.
‘A Forklift on Steroids’
Firehouse Subs gives firefighters $10,000 toward search tool.
When disasters nearly anywhere in the world trap people in buildings and under rubble, Fairfax County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team is often called to find and rescue them. Now, thanks to a new piece of equipment called a telehandler, the team will be even better prepared for the task.
Bereavement Group To Meet
Rachel Crossett was just 6 in July 2001 when she died of cancer after a long fight. Her death devastated her mother, Meg Crossett; but with a husband and other children to care for, she had to be strong and carry on.
Historical-Novel Author Comes to Clifton Sunday
The Clifton Café will host the signing of a new historical novel, “Madness: The War of 1812,” by Dennis Byrne — father of Clifton Betterment Association member Don Byrne — this Sunday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.-noon. The Clifton Café is at 7144 Main St. in the Town of Clifton.
For Justin Wolfe, It’s Good and Bad News
State won’t appeal overturned convictions, but Prince William plans to retry him.
For Justin Wolfe and his family, the past week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. On Friday, Sept. 7, the state attorney general’s office said it won’t appeal his overturned convictions in a murder-for-hire, death-penalty and drug-dealing case.
Hoping for a Traffic Signal
Willow Springs parents describe transportation troubles.
It’s not a done deal, yet. But if the traffic volume at the intersection of Braddock Road and Willow Springs School Road warrants it, a traffic signal will someday be installed there. And it can’t come soon enough for Willow Springs Elementary parents and schoolbus drivers.
Roundups
Best-Buddies Fundraiser, Republican Women to Meet, Meet New Sully Commander, Free Carseat Inspections, Democratic Women to Meet, Sully District Council Meeting, Centreville Civil War Tour, Bike Summit Is Slated, Women's Self Defense Program, WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers and Meals on Wheels Volunteers .
Kid Fest in Clifton
Food, fun, music and games in the park.
Music, games, food and an all-around good time – that’s what’s in store for those attending Kid Fest in Clifton. It’s slated for this Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon-5 p.m., in the town park.
LTES Teachers Cook Up Welcome Back Picnic
London Towne students came back to school on Thursday, Aug. 30, to meet their new teachers for the 2012-2013 school year.
Centreville Elementary Celebrates
At least 1,000 people attended Centreville Elementary’s Welcome Back (to school) Picnic, last Friday evening, Sept. 7, on the school grounds.