Oakton News

Treasured objects become works of art at Applegate studio. During the month of June, artist and award-winning framer Sara Minarik Applegate threw herself into her work to keep her mind off husband Scotta TMs deployment to Egypt.

These are long, hard days for those who sell, lease or build office space in Northern Virginia.

Police are investigating a report of an attempted abduction that occurred July 5. Around 2:30 p.m., a 9-year-old girl was playing in the front yard of a home in the 10700 block of Dudley Court.

New officers sworn in, awards for excellence conferred. By Mike DiCicco Mark Ingrao is no stranger to chamber of commerce leadership.

Thursday, July 02, 2009 The end of school does not mean the end of reading for students as local libraries prepare for summer.

Historic Vienna Inc.a s two-day event always a hit. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 The June 13-14 book fair sponsored by Historic Vienna, Inc.

Fairfax County By Gregg MacDonald Source: Fairfax County Times THURSDAY, JUNE 25 2009 UPDATED THURSDAY, JUNE 25 2009 The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce announced their incoming board of directors and welcomed Mark Ingrao, CCP, CAE as the new President and CEO June 25th at the Chamber's Annual Meeting & Awards for Chamber Excellence .

It took almost 15 minutes for the graduating class of Oakton High School a ' more than 550 seniors a ' to file into Patriot Center and take their seats as the Oakton High School Band played "Pomp and Circumstance." On-stage were Fairfax County school administrators, elected officials representing the county, state and federal levels, and guest ...

In the next five years Construction and renovation projects included in Fairfax County Public Schools' Capital Improvement Program for fiscal 2010-2014: Three new elementary schools: Lutie Lewis Coates, Laurel Hill and Lacey; Modular additions at several schools; Renovations at 14 elementary schools: Franklin Sherman, Woodburn, Sleepy Hollow, ...

Oakton, Herndon High students win film festival awards. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 After extensive preparation and planning, aspiring directors and animators showcased their works and competed in the second annual Free 4 All Film and Animation Festival.

Oakton boy, 11, bikes 200 miles to support cancer research. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Alec Souders of Oakton turned 11 on May 27, and celebrated by riding 200 miles over Memorial Day weekend on his bike to raise money for cancer research.

You gotta love the headline! It's from the Sun Gazette , Arlington local paper. Who knows you may be living next door to these gals and guys millionaires and billionaires from Virginia ? The entry level to Virginia Business 'Virginia 100' 2009 list was a cool $27 million.

There will likely be some new faces representing Fairfax County in the House of Delegates next year, now that incumbents are out of the running for two delegate seats.

Four democrats run for Shannona TMs seat. By Julia O'Donoghue Voters will go to polls to choose the Democratic Party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and the 35th district seat in the House of Delegates June 9. Most citizens registered to vote, including people who usually vote Republican, are allowed to participate in the upcoming ...

Pastor John Michael Hyde Dies Pastor John Michael "Pastor Jack" Hyde 65, of Woolwine, Va.

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 7:15-8:15pm Dilettante Kathleen's Home, Oakton, VA www.carlygoss.com We found Carly on a DailyCandy e-mail and thought she taught hula hooping.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl DeRose of Pittsgrove announce the engagement of their son, Mario Anthony DeRose, to Stacey Michele Alley, daughter of Mariann and Mariano Alicea of Oakton, Va., and Blair and Julia Alley of Easton, Md.

American Legion conducts annual Memorial Day ceremony. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Nearly 50 veterans, families and children gathered at historic Flint Hill Cemetery in Oakton on Memorial Day to pay tribute to American heroes, veterans and active duty military.

Crowds gather for fellowship, food and fun. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 The heat and humidity did little to deter the crowds of families and young people from converging on Church Street as ViVa! Vienna! kicked off the annual Memorial Day celebration with 310 vendors, amusement rides and non-stop entertainment.

At this point, a murder trial in the murder of Robert Wone seems unlikely. It's been more than three years and no one has been charged in the mysterious death of the 32-year-old Oakton, Va., lawyer, who was found dead inside the Swann Street home of his college friend Joe Price, a prominent gay attorney; Victor Zaborsky, Price's partner; and the ...