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MPAartfest Artists Meet in McLean Central Park

MPAartfest Director Amy Swaak conducted a walkthrough of McLean Central Park Wednesday, July 31 for artists selected to be in MPAartfest.

Arlington Orange Line

Summer Classes Return Registrations now open for children and teen summer classes at the Arlington Arts Center. Join AAC for classes covering all subjects and mediums. This summer will offer classes from previous semesters and new classes like Developing Nature and Drawing, a class for teens rooted in the principals of drawing and AAC's summer exhibition Green Acres. Classes for Children. Through Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m., supervised lunch breaks for students in consecutive classes, complimentary aftercare until 5 p.m. for students in 1:30-4 p.m. classes.

Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing

County considers establishment of residential studio option to assist with housing affordability.

Like most areas that have seen explosive growth in the past 30 years, Fairfax County’s stock of affordable housing has dwindled as it’s grown into one of the nation’s wealthiest counties.

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Petersen Plays FDR in ‘Annie’

City of Fairfax Theatre Company produces “Annie,” the popular “rags-to-riches” Broadway musical, with surprising ties to Fairfax County.

Lanier Middle School was packed this weekend as nearly 400 people turned out to see local families, a state senator—and even a mayor—in The City of Fairfax Theatre Company’s production and performance of “Annie.”

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RSTA Regular Season Concludes With New Champion and Close Meet

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so it was on Saturday as the final meets of the Reston Swim Team Association (RSTA) regular season took place under a hot, humid day.

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FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarship Winners

The Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association announced the winners of the 2013 Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarships.

Mount Vernon Military Notes

Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Michael Colesanti from Mount Vernon has re-enlisted to continue service with the Company B (Military Intelligence), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion.

Orange Line

Performance. Through Wednesday, July 24, the Rosslyn BID provides live music on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Rosslyn Metro Station. Enjoy a variety of performances during your evening commute from 5-7 p.m.

School Notes

David Lee Jr. was recognized for generous community service at Randolph-Macon Academy. David received a certificate of appreciation from the admission office.

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Lake Anne Goes to the Dogs for Charity Dog Wash

Annual Dogtopia charity wash raises funds to train service dogs.

Trina Shaughnessy was with her dog Macro on their usual Sunday afternoon walk on North Shore Drive last weekend, when she heard an unmistakable sound coming from Lake Anne Plaza.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2013

In June 2013, 160 homes sold between $1,960,000-$199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2013

Alexandria Home Sales: June, 2013

In June 2013, 277 Alexandria homes sold between $4,000,000-$102,500.

Alexandria Home Sales: June, 2013

Mount Vernon Military Notes

Mount Vernon Military Notes

Alexandria Calendar

Summer Classes. Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 6-10 can participate. Register at www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201-1250.

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Q and A: T.C. Williams Grad Moss Headed to Coastal Carolina

After two seasons of high school football, Moss earned a full scholarship.

Orange Line Calendar

Orange Lince Calendar

Potomac School Notes

The following local students graduated from Gettysburg College on May 19:

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WES Campers Raise Funds for Pet Shelter

Campers at Summer at WES in Bethesda, have a knack for business, and for philanthropy, as well. In five camp sessions this summer, they will donate hundreds of dollars to House With A Heart senior pet sanctuary, located in Gaithersburg.

Arlington Calendar

Food Truck Thursdays. In the surface parking lot at the corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street.

Mount Vernon Military Notes

Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua W. Nickson, son of Master Sgt. Herman Wayne Nickson of Alexandria, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.