Spring Flower Show in Mount Vernon
The Yacht Haven Garden Club held a National Garden Clubs Small Standard Flower Show, “Around the Sun Sixty Times,” April 4, 2024, at the Mount Vernon Yacht Club, Alexandria, Va.
Prepare Now for ‘Extremely Active Hurricane Season’
Researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30.
Addams Family, Spring Musical at Mount Vernon High
Don’t miss this musical, complete with pit orchestra.
Mount Vernon High School students are getting ready for their spring musical, “The Addams Family,” written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, orchestrations by Larry Hochman, and based on characters created by Charles Addams.
Batters Up for the Mount Vernon Varsity Singers
Choir travels to Fredericksburg to sing the National Anthem at a Minor League baseball game.
MV Choir
Sunrise Easter Sunday
Ventures in Community, believing in the power of resurrection.
Sunrise service
House Restoration Project at Fort Hunt Underway
One-time residence is officially known as the “NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) Quarters at Fort Hunt.”
Fort Hunt Park
River Levels Encroaching but Solutions Vary
Plans on the county and state level don’t give Mount Vernon homeowners the warm, fuzzy vibe.
River levels
Sunset Concert at River Farm with Soulfire
The band Soulfire takes the stage at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Historic Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated for projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Determining if Wildlife Needs Help
Spring brings a boom in baby wildlife. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police Officers and the Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.
Essential Workers Appreciation
MVCS hosts 3rd annual event.
“It’s entertaining to visit the schools once a week.” — ASO Master Deputy Wakeatin Carter
Cappies Review: Into the Woods at Bishop Ireton High School
Get prepared to be transported into a spellbinding fusion of classic fairy tales in Bishop Ireton's showcase of “Into the Woods.”