Captain Honored for Community Service
Fire and Rescue’s Willie Bailey recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours.
It was supposed to be a one-time event, a toy drive to help 50 struggling families in the Gum Springs community along the Route 1 corridor. But that was 15 years ago.
No More Food Waste at Dranesville Elementary
Students, faculty kick off food donation program with LINK food bank.
After watching almost 6,000 pounds of food go to waste last year, the students and faculty of Dranesville Elementary School decided to do something about it. On Monday, March 12 the school cut the ribbon on their food recovery program, which will support LINK, a local nonprofit that provides food assistance to residents of Herndon, Sterling and Ashburn.
Michael Cordingley and Meredith Hoyle Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. David Cordingley of Herndon announce the engagement of their son, Michael Cordingley to Meredith Hoyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Hoyle of Virginia Beach.
Fairfax Supervisors Vote to Increase Advertised Tax Rate by 1 cent
Each 1 cent increase raises taxpayer bill by $45.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 Tuesday, March 6, to advertise the real estate tax rate for FY 2013 as $1.08 per $100 of assessed value. The current FY 2012 rate is $1.07.
‘Stars Over Dulles’ Gala
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts annual awards event.
Laughter and style were out in full force as more than 300 guests attended the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala and benefit Saturday at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel in Herndon.
Studying Bird Migrations at Reston’s Nature House
Abby Stocking had a challenge: How to educate the group in front of her that ranged in age from five years old to very mature adults.
Service Across Generations
Councilmember Grace Wolf, daughter Lani nominated for volunteer awards.
Herndon Councilmember Grace Wolf has years of volunteer experience, with the Council For the Arts of Herndon, the Herndon Festival and the Girl Scouts among other things.
Joanne Virginia Donohue Watson, 85, Dies
Joanne Virginia Donohue Watson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday Feb. 17, 2012 at Stonehenge Assisted Living in Blairsville, Ga.
Farm to Fork at Frying Pan Farms
Winter farmers market opens at Frying Pan Park.
The indoor winter farmers market at Frying Pan Farm was greeted last Thursday with an eager crowd of buyers. "We've been waiting for this. I really use the farmers markets to tell me what is in season. I can look around and see what's fresh and growing locally," said Herndon’s Irene Hill. "We are trying to eat more locally and farmers markets tell me what's in season, "said Hill.
Local Mom Bloggers Converge to Network, Raise Money
Blogging community steps up to support new moms.
On the night of Feb. 21, local moms tweeted, linked, and blogged in real time from NOVALive, a networking and charity event held at Fairfax Corner’s upscale consignment boutique, Chic Envy.
Church, Herndon Elementary Sign Partnership Agreement
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Herndon and Herndon Elementary inked their partnership on Friday, Feb. 3.
Cooking with the Golden Girls in Herndon
Herndon Youth are "Cooking with the Golden Girls" at Sunrise Senior Living Center.
The "Golden Girls" of the Sunrise Senior Living Center in Fair Oaks, are once again enjoying the excitement of Girl Scout visitors. Maryann Rigo, a sophomore at Oakton High School and Herndon resident, could not help but return to the Center for her Girl Scout Gold Project after running the Sewing Center for the residents there in June 2010.
Ballet Students Share Their Love of Dance
Classical Ballet Theatre students are forwarding dance shoes and attire this month to Mzansi Productions in South Africa. A professional performing arts company, Mzansi Productions provides dance instruction to less fortunate children.
Herndon’s New Chief of Police
Maggie A. DeBoard appointed as Town’s Chief of Police.
Arthur A. Anselene, town manager of the Town of Herndon, has announced the appointment of Maggie A. DeBoard to the position of Chief of Police. DeBoard assumes her new post on Monday, March 5.
Peeps and Positive Behavior
Candies are part of Franklin’s anti-bullying program.
Marshmallow Peeps are soft, tasty candies popular during holidays throughout the year. They’re also playing a role in Franklin Middle School’s efforts to encourage positive behavior in its students.