Nov 11, Fairfax Station Railroad Museum 11200 Fairfax
Station Rd., Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (703) 425-9225
Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for children
In January 1918, the Army Corps of Engineers began the construction of Camp A.A. Humphreys on
Belvoir Neck just south of Mount Vernon. In the first six months of operation the Corp built many miles of
narrow gauge and industrial rail track, corduroy roads, planks roads, and paved the main highway into
Alexandria. The rail lines were training for constructing lines across the rugged European terrain and will
be featured in this presentation.
Patrick O’Neill has been a professional archaeologist and historian for over 26 years. He was the
Historian at Fort Belvoir from 2002-2003, during which time he gathered the information for this
presentation.
The Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival has extended it’s season!
Visit the Maize weekends through November 8, plus take advantage of our two special weekdays – Monday November 2 and Tuesday November 3
(regular Sunday hours apply)!
It’s back – bigger and better than ever! The 2009 Temple Hall Farm Corn Maize and Fall Festival is open for business! This year’s Fall Festival may be the best yet. In addition to the ever popular pony rides, corn cannons and cow train, Temple Hall has cooked up a few new features this year sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
Want to launch a pumpkin 100 yards through the air? Then we’ve got the perfect toy for you – Pumpkin Blasters. These new features at the farm are essentially big artillery (safe for all ages) pieces that load and fire pumpkin at long range targets.
Meanwhile, see how high you can jump on the massive jumping pillows! These huge air filled bubbles will send you and your family bouncing many feet into the air, producing unlimited fun for everyone. There’s even a smaller one just for the little guys. When you’re finished, don’t forget to head over and catch the next pig race!
Patrick Henry Library at 101 Maple Ave. East is hosting a special Civil War program for all ages on
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1 PM entitled “Tenting Tonight: Songs of the Civil War with Judy Cook”. ; She will read
letters written by her great-great-great-grandfather and introduce songs that will make you laugh, cry, and
better understand the trials of the war. Accompanying her songs and letters with projected images, she
weaves a unique and unforgettable program. Admission is free.
Nov 10, Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA
Times: 1PM
Phone: (703) 938-0405
Admission: FREE
Fairfax County Public Library is partnering with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and many communities throughout Virginia on our latest community-wide reading program. Join your friends and neighbors and read A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines until November 15 and become a part of one of the largest reading programs in the country!
Readers’ guides will be available in library branches and other sites beginning September 1. If you are a high school teacher and would like a teacher’s guide, please e-mail to request one.
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.
Cosponsors include:
Fairfax Library Foundation
George Mason University
Fall for the Book
NOVEC
Green Spring Village
Fairfax County Senior Centers
Borders
Friends of the Reston Regional Library
Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library
A school bus crash left 5 people injured, including the 44 year old driver from Marshall Virginia, who is in grave condition. The crash happened on Centreville road around 9:30am on Nov 24th.
Police said the bus apparently rear-ended a dump truck. The impact forced the dump truck into the oncoming traffic lanes, where it struck a minivan, authorities said.
Five people were injured, and one was airlifted to an area hospital, authorities said. Police said no children were on the school bus at the time of the accident.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash should call police at 703-691-2131.
On November 2nd police say that two teenage boys ages 14 and 15 broke into Centreville High. Officers responded to the school’s burglar-alarm activation around 6:20 p.m. and found the boys inside the building. They were released to their parents, and police say charges may be pending.
As the race heats up between Obama and McCain, some people have begun going outside the law to get there man elected. Centreville has seen a rash of stolen or defaced yard signs reciently. In nearby Fauquier County, over 100 signs were stoled last weekend.
Mary Lee Carello a residend of Centreville went as far as installing a surveillance camera, along with a sign saying “THOU SHALT NOT STEAL! -GOD.”
What do you think about this rash of politically motivated crime? Tell us about it in our forum.
The 17th annual Centreville Day was a complete success, thanks to everyone that came out and participated! We’ve even come some youtube action for you Centreville Virginia residents!
From chorales to chamber groups, Centreville High School will host a number of performing arts events in the coming months. Here are some of the highlights: On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the concert bands of Centreville High School and Liberty Middle School will perform starting at 7:30 p.m.
The high school’s concert, chamber and symphony orchestras, along with Liberty Middle School’s concert orchestra, will perform March 3 at 7 p.m. A choral concert is scheduled for March 9 at 7:30 p.m. This concert will include performances by the high school’s women’s ensemble, concert choir, symphonic choir, and Madrigals. On March 12, Centreville will host the Mid-Atlantic Guitar Festival. The all-day event features guitar ensemble performances, adjudications, and concerts. Centreville High School is at 6001 Union Mill Road in Clifton. For more information about the school’s performing arts events, call 703-802-5400.
Centreville High School Class of 2005 parents and students are holding their annual Spring Bagged Mulch Sale on Saturday, March 12, to raise funds for the all-night alcohol- and drug-free “Road Trip 05” After Grad Celebration.
Premium quality double-shredded hardwood mulch can be ordered through March 4 for $4.50 per 3-cubic-foot bag. Orders must be placed by Friday, March 4. Online orders may be placed at http://www.cvhswildcats.com . For more information about the mulch sale or to volunteer, contact Bucky Sills at 703-830-0458 or Jay Moughon at 703-266-3784.
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