Community
Have you thanked a Veteran today?
Be certain to make time today to thank Veteran’s for their service! This is the least we can do for the sacrifices these men, women, and their families make to serve our country.
November 7th also began MIlitary Family Appreciation Month. President Bush signed this into law in 2006. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Diversity of the Military [...]
Missing Mount Vernon Police Officer Recovered
The Mount Vernon Police Department issued the following this evening. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stecco family:
“Divers located Second Lieutenant Frank Stecco at 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. He was found in Pohick Bay approximately 100 feet from the point at which he was reportedly last seen. Boats, dogs and divers [...]
Fort Belvoir’s Oktoberfest is Open!
This event is fun for all ages - don’t miss it. The opening ceremony last night had lots of music, German “beverages”, and great food. Join the fun….be sure to stop by our booth and say “hi”. We’re having drawings on the hour for Starbucks cards and a grand prize drawing on [...]
Fort Belvoir Hospital from the Air
As you drive past Fort Belvoir on Route 1, have you ever wondered what the construction is all about? If you haven’t already heard, a new hospital is being built. The new facility will be a Green hospital…the first of it’s kind in the country. Here is a fairly recent aerial photo of the construction site and [...]
It’s Oktoberfest time again!
Well it’s that time of year again … and we are proud to be one of the sponsors for Fort Belvoir’s 13th Annual Oktoberfest! Be certain to mark your calendars for October 2 - 5, next weekend. The kids will certainly remind once you drive down Rte 1 past Fort Belvoir and see the tents and Carnival!
We’ll be there, [...]
Pentagon Memorial Dedication
The Pentagon Memorial was dedicated today to honor the 184 lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. If you weren’t one of the thousands that attended the ceramony, or didn’t watch it live on TV, here are several links:
Pentagon Memorial - http://memorial.pentagon.mil/
NBC4 - http://www.nbc4.com/news/17445149/detail.html
MyFoxDC - http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7409633&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1
Celebrating Fathers @ Gum Springs Community Center
Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services is sponsoring a “Daddy’s Play Day” on Saturday July 19, 2008 between 11:00AM and 3:00PM. The event will be held at Gum Springs Community Center - 8100 Fordson Road - Alexandria, VA 22306. Contact Stacey Blackwell for more information at 703-360-6088. What a great way for Dad’s [...]
Mt. Vernon Plaza Starbucks and Kids
If you didn’t already know, the Starbucks at Mt. Vernon Plaza has “Storytime & Crafts For Kids”. What a great way to enjoy a refreshing drink while the kids hear a story and enjoy crafts too! Thanks to Emily Pezzulich with Capital Hospice. The sessions are held 10AM, every 1st Friday of the month and [...]
Santana Moss Youth Football Camp
Many of you may not know that, Redskins wide receiver, Santana Moss has an outreach program at our own Mount Vernon High School to help the youth of our community. The program is Santana’s 30/30 Club.
The 30/30 Club is a new breed of academic achievement for at-risk students who have a desire to go to [...]
