Voter Services Chair Recognized by Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented the Barbara Varon Award to Sidney Johnson, Voter Services chair of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA), on Nov. 17.
Truly Cultivating Community
Herndon couple receives good neighbor award along with a mountain of gratitude.
Eleven different neighbors nominated Mario and Andrea Weber to receive the Town’s Good Neighbor Award.
Teaching Empathy at Floris
Floris students complete 8-week young philanthropists workshop.
At 8:15 a.m. on a drizzly Thursday morning, fifteen youngsters from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades at Floris Elementary School in Herndon gathered in the school’s “Little Theater” to receive certificates for the successful completion of their 8-week Touching Heart (TH) young philanthropists workshop.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony Held at Herndon Town Green
American Legion Post 184 honored veterans with an observance on the Herndon Town Green on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Herndon Cadets Learn from Active Duty Military Personnel
The Herndon High Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) departed Herndon on Friday, Oct. 30 for a three-day and night orientation field trip to Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Reston Orthodontist Collects 1,110 Pounds of Candy
Dr. Stephan Tisseront, a Reston orthodontist, held his 10th Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event on Monday, Nov. 2, benefiting Children’s National in D.C. and our troops overseas.
Herndon Boy Scout Troops Gain Eagle Scouts
On Saturday, Oct. 31, Life Scout Charles Gilbertson,16, of Boy Scout Troop 913 in Herndon completed his Eagle Scout service project at the LINK Food Pantry on Bennett Street in Herndon.
Herndon Native Has Shot at Rio Games
Herndon native and track and field paralympian Josh George has officially been named to BMW’s elite Performance Team roster for the Rio Games.
Letter: The Most Negative Campaign
To the Editor
The Republican Party of Virginia has launched the most negative election campaign against Jennifer Boysko and John Foust that I have ever seen in the 40 some years I've lived in the area.
Every Vote Matters in District 86, Herndon
Republicans pour nearly half a million dollars into the race.
In the last week before Election Day, Danny Vargas (R) got one more huge infusion of cash from Virginia Republicans.
Pride of Herndon to Play with Student Regional Orchestra
The Pride of Herndon will be well-represented when the Northeast Regional Orchestra takes the stage in November. James Adams, Noah McKee, Jacob Reeves, Emma Rood and Aimee Toner claimed spots in this regional ensemble, comprising students from Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and surrounding private schools.
Council for the Arts of Herndon Celebrates 30th Anniversary
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Council for the Arts of Herndon hosted a black-tie benefit to celebrate thirty years of supporting the arts and arts education in the Herndon community. The silent and live auctions alone raised nearly $6,000 to benefit the Council for the Arts programs and scholarships.
Assistance League Launches Weekend Food for Kids Campaign
Assistance League of Northern Virginia held its 2015-16 Weekend Food for Kids Kickoff event on Sept. 24 at Dominion Virginia Power’s Lincoln Park office in Herndon.
Local Writers Recognize Winners of 3rd Annual Student Writing Contest
The Writers of Chantilly, a not-for-profit organization of local professional and aspiring writers in Chantilly, will recognize the winners of the 3rd Annual Student Writing Contest, co-sponsored by the Writers of Chantilly and the Chantilly Regional Public Library, at the Chantilly Regional Public Library on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Anytime Fitness to Open in Chantilly
Finding the time to exercise is a struggle for many, but it is about to get easier for area residents thanks to Dino Garcia, a Herndon resident, who is in the process of launching an Anytime Fitness gym in Chantilly. Garcia’s goal for the grand opening is late fall.