Column: Beyer, Ebbin Address Nauck Civic Meeting
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U.S. Rep. Don Beyer and state Sen. Adam Ebbin attended the Nauck Civic Association monthly meeting at Drew Model School in Arlington on Monday, May 4.
“Flourishing After 55” for the Week of May 18-23
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 18-23.
Arlington: School Board Passes $557 Million Budget
Budget includes cuts towards retirement benefits and elimination of office staff.
While the Arlington School Board passed its budget without any debate or disagreement, funding cuts could have a substantial impact on local schools. The May 7 School Board meeting resolved the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, it also opened up a discussion of other issues facing Arlington Public Schools (APS) in 2016.
Synetic Theater Presents ‘A Tale of Two Cities’
This Charles Dickens's classic includes a drag queen and a crying baby.
Synetic Theater in Crystal City presents "A Tale of Two Cities" starring company member Alex Mills from May 13 to June 21. Directed by Serge Seiden, the show with dialogue tells what happens when you put together an aspiring drag queen and a crying baby.
Arlington: Signature Theatre Stages "Cabaret"
For 25th Anniversary Season, company recreates iconic musical masterpiece.
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Club, the hottest nightclub in seedy, prewar Berlin, where life is beautiful. To highlight its 25th Anniversary Season, Signature Theatre is staging "Cabaret" May 12 to June 28 at its Shirlington venue.
U.N. Representative Speaks at Marymount Founders Day Celebration
Sister Veronica Brand told an audience at Marymount University’s annual Founders Day celebration on Feb. 25 that in her role as a Non-Governmental Organization Representative to the United Nations she speaks for those who may not otherwise be heard.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
A bank robbery suspect was taken into custody by the Arlington County Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Washington Field Office and Alexandria Police Department, at his residence in the 1400 block of N. Scott Street. A 30-year-old Arlington man was arrested during the evening of April 8 and charged with bank robbery. He is being held without bail.
Healthy Relationships for Life
Researchers say meaningful friendships help preserve health.
Bill and Betty Kenealy, of Springfield, make it a point to socialize regularly with their long-time friends, many of whom are other couples they met through work and through the activities of their five children. They’ve watched their children become adults, worked, retired and even survived cancer. Now they’re living together in a retirement community in Springfield. Bill is 85 and Betty is 81.
Photos: Potomac Chamber of Commerce Hosts Networking Event
The Potomac Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking event at Normandie Farms on Wednesday, April 29.
Arlington: Celebrating 48 Years, Encore Looks Ahead
Encore Stage & Studio celebrated 48 years of “Theatre by Kids, Theatre for Kids” at its fifth annual Sunny Side Up Benefit Breakfast on April 22.
Letter: Helping New Mothers
Letter to the Editor
Having a new baby … the happiest time of a woman’s life, right? Not always.
Arlington Sports Briefs: 05/06/15
Bishop O'Connell won the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference boys’ tennis championship at Olney Manor Recreational Park on Sunday, May 3.
Arlington: Protest Spotlights Chronic Lyme Disease
Advocacy group rallies in Arlington against medical guidelines on chronic Lyme disease.
Ozlem Jones has had Lyme disease for 11 years, but was only diagnosed two years ago when she began suffering from extreme bouts of fatigue and various problems with her nervous system. In that time, Jones says she passed it onto all three of her children.
Arlington: Landis-Santos Honored by SCAN
For work in child abuse prevention.
SCAN of Northern Virginia honored five heroes on March 25 from across the region as “Allies in Prevention” for their work to prevent child abuse and neglect and support the growth of strong, nurturing families in our community.
Arlington: AAUW Awards
Sara Anderson, (center right) president of the Arlington branch of the American Association of University Women, presented the organization’s Elizabeth Campbell Awards for contributions to performing arts.
“Flourishing After 55" for the Week of May 11-16
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 11-16.
Photos: Mother's Day in Arlington
Happy Mother's Day!
A-SPAN is a Washington Post Award for Excellence in Non-Profit Management Finalist
“You are always serving food; tonight I’m feeding you.” Anna Kaminski, volunteer specialist and VISTA volunteer at A-SPAN, offers cheese puffs at Willow Restaurant to Gene and Jean Cross at the A-SPAN quarterly event to thank the volunteers for their support and enthusiasm in reaching out to the street homeless and newly housed.
Arlington: W-L Boys' Soccer Pushes Forward Without Injured Star Nunez
Belfiroud’s hat trick propels Generals past Mount Vernon, 6-1.
The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team defeated Mount Vernon 6-1 on Monday.