Tag: youths
Empty Bowls event at Stuart highlights efforts to address food insecurity
ESOL students participated in the Empty Bowls event with teacher Becky Corallo (second from right). The community served by Stuart High School has the highest proportion of low-income students in Fairfax County, yet also has many affluent households and a very active volunteer community. The Empty Bowls event at the school April 24 was aimed … Continued
Public invited to Little League opening ceremony
The Mason District Little League invites the community to its opening day ceremony Saturday, April 11, at Mason District Park, 8-10 a.m. The public is invited to stay and watch a Majors game at 10 a.m. Thanks to the renovation of the field, the MDLL is able to field an Intermediate Division team. And, for … Continued
School news: Something to howl about
An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. A new logo – A logo has been selected for Justice High School featuring the school’s mascot, the Wolves, which was chosen by students in January. JEB Stuart High … Continued
Free summer programs targeted to youths interested in law enforcement
The Teen Police Academy. [FCPD] High school students and young adults interested in a career in law enforcement and looking for something to do this summer should check out three free programs hosted by the Fairfax County Police Department. The Police Leaders of Tomorrow program is aimed at attracting more people from diverse ethnic and … Continued
Public invited to community dialogue session, with free dinner
Some of the artworks produced by students as part of the Re-Imagining Community initiative. The public is invited to a gathering next Thursday to explore the meaning of community through art – and enjoy a free Latin American Dinner. The session, titled “Re-Imagining Community through Dialogue, Poetry and Art,” is March 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in … Continued
Student walkout protests gun violence
Students in local schools are joining the national walkout today to protest gun violence and demand stronger laws to limit access to guns. Students are walking out of class at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes in remembrance of the 17 victims of the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., exactly one month … Continued
Students show off talent at Annandale High School’s Battle of the Bands
The Morning Commute with guest musicians from Generational Jazz Combo. [Chelsea Place] By Chelsea Place In a night of music and entertainment, six acts took to the stage to prove their talent at Annandale High School’s Battle of the Bands March 9. The music flowed from the moment the audience started filling the auditorium, as … Continued
Just World Festival showcases student projects that make a difference
During the 2017 Just World Festival, students made an art project as part of the Youth Uplift Challenge to raise funds for Save the Children in support of youth empowerment programs in Nicaragua and Indonesia. Annandale High School students invite the public to participate in the 11th annual Just World Festival at the school on … Continued
Save the date: the 4th Taste of Annandale is Oct. 13
The third Taste of Annandale was last October. The Taste of Annandale is coming back for a fourth year. The 2018 festival will be Saturday, Oct. 13. It will be at the same venue – Tom Davis Drive – as the previous events. There will be food, live entertainment, a 5K race, a children’s program, … Continued
Students featured at unique Romeo and Juliet performance
Stevie Zimmerman By David Siegel Inspiring generations of theater-goers and music lovers alike is one of the aims of director Stevie Zimmerman. Her latest project connects the talents of the professional Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) with the music of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” and with the text of the Shakespeare play. The performance, combining music … Continued
Rep. Connolly to bring Annandale High School student to State of the Union speech
Nicolle Uria on the volleyball court. When President Trump delivers his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, Annandale High School senior Nicolle Uria will be in the audience as a guest of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). Uria is a bright, articulate student involved in many activities at AHS and the community and has big … Continued
Public invited to dialogue on community featuring art by local youths
Art projects by youths displayed at a community dialogue session in May at Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center. The public is invited to “Re-Imagining Community Through Art,” a dialogue inspired by artworks created by local youths on the topic: “What’s your vision for a better community.” The session is Saturday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m., at the … Continued
Phillips Programs celebrates 50th anniversary
From the left: Priscilla Knight Williams of NOVEC: Phillips Programs President Piper Phillips Caswell; Alex Robbins of Rep. Gerry Connolly’s office; Mike Policicchio, partner, EY; Trudy Bell, program director, Phillips School-Annandale; Del. Mark Keam, Cindy Fithian of NOVEC; Debi Alexander, director of development, Phillips Programs. The 50th anniversary of the Phillips Programs was marked at … Continued
Holmes Middle School invites alumni, community members to 50th anniversary celebration
Holmes Middle School students, families, alumni, and community members are invited to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Oct. 21. The celebration, hosted by the school and the Holmes PTA, includes a 5K and Fun Run/Walk, awards for student writing and art, games, commemorative merchandise, and more. The PTA is commemorating the anniversary by raising … Continued
Youths seek bicycle donations to help those in need
The Story Riders at the Willston Center. Do you have an old bicycle gathering dust in your basement? Youths in the Story Riders program at the Willston Community Center are collecting gently used bikes and spare parts through a partnership with the Bikes for the World organization. The Story Riders are hosting a bike drive … Continued