Saturday, May 19, 2012
The United States recognizes Armed Services Day on the third Saturday in May.
Keeping America Strong and Secure: United in Purpose—Steadfast in Service is the theme for Armed Services Day 2012 on Saturday. "On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days," according to the U.S. Department of Defense. "The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense." There are five branches of the U.S. military. They are: Air Force Founded on Sept. 18, 1947 Official Motto: “Fly-Fight-Win" Official Song: "The Air Force Song" (First line is, "Off we go into the wild blue yonder ... ") Army Founded on June 14, 1775 Official Motto: "This We'll Defend" Official …
Friday, May 18, 2012
U.S. Senate candidate met with about a dozen business leaders Friday morning in Springfield.
Energy, Obamacare, government regulations and spending were the hot topics at a morning roundtable discussion Friday between a dozen local business leaders and Republican U.S. Senate candidate George Allen in Springfield. The former governor and U.S. senator, in his stop at the West Springfield Government Center, said he's optimistic about the future and wants to change the trajectory of the U.S. economy. "My thoughts on energy are that it should be affordable, reliable and preferably American," said Allen, who backs the construction of the 1,700-mile Keystone XL Pipeline from Canada to Texas, which was rejected earlier this year by President Obama. "We truly have the ability to be strategically energy independent. We don't have to worry …
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Fun for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Burke Lake Golf Center at Burke Lake Park is hosting a family-friendly open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the Fairfax County Park Authority, the free event will feature demonstrations, door prizes, golf tips, skills contests and kids' events. Burke Lake Golf Center was named in Virginia Living's "Best Of Virginia 2012" issue as one of the top golf courses in the Northern region of the Commonwealth. Burke Lake Golf Center is a slightly wooded 18 hole, par 3 course, ideal for golfers of all playing abilities. There is also a lighted driving range with 40 hitting stations, a practice bunker and an 8,000 square-foot putting green. The course is open year-round, weather permitting. Hours vary with the season. The …
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Burke Lake Park
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Fairfax County Department of Transportation staff welcomed cyclists to the Burke Centre VRE 'Pit Stop' Friday morning.
For the third consecutive year, cyclists were treated to a Bike to Work Day pit stop at the Burke Centre VRE Station. The Burke stop was one of 58 throughout Virginia, D.C. and Maryland. Cyclists stopping in Burke were treated to snacks, t-shirts, water bottles, and other prizes. The pit stop was hosted by Fairfax County Department of Transportaion staff. The Bike Lane from Springfield, Va., provided free bike tune-ups. Representatives from Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling were also on hand. May is National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week is May 14 - 18, 2012. The League of American Bicyclists began Bike to Work Day as part of Bike Month in 1956. In the Metropolitan D.C. area, Bike to Work Day is organized by Commuter …
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Virginia Railway Express Burke Centre Station
10399 Premier Court, Burke, VA
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You may think twice about telling your kid to stop doodling.
If you've ever wondered what Sharon Bulova, chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is scribbling under the microphone during those incredibly long public hearings, it turns out that she's a lifelong doodler. In addition to her duties as a public official for 25 years, Bulova has run more than a few pens dry by making cartoon likenesses of her colleagues. The drawings tell a sort of truth — from a certain point of view. Once you see them, you'll never mistake the mustache of U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly (D-11th) for another, or the familiar dome of Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland. "Since becoming chairman, I don't draw and doodle as much as I used to," Bulova told Patch from her office in the Fairfax County Government Center. "…
Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Check out Patch’s list of local events to enjoy this Friday through Sunday, the third week of May. Classy Kids Consignment Family Movie Night on the Green 2012 Joint Service Open House and Air Show Spring Garden Day Kids to Parks Day Youth Arts Celebration Sunny the Shark’s Birthday Party at Paradise Play Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Lion Chef Invitational Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents: A Cosmic Mystery All That Jazz Musical Revue Lake Accotink Sunset and Canine Cruises Cosmic Quest: Children’s Art Festival Burke Historical Society INPASS – WMYO Regional Winners Concert Library Programs: Nature Highlights:
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate answered questions in appearance at AOL's Dulles office.
U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Kaine said the federal government should chip in for the Silver Line Phase 2 — but that the commonwealth also needs to pay a bigger share than the $150 million it has promised to ensure it gets built as scheduled. "What we are seeing in Washington is an anti-investment mentality," Kaine (D) told a group at AOL's Dulles headquarters Thursday. He said he worked with the Bush and Obama administrations to get $900 million for the first phase and the next phase has centered on who pays for it. "I believe it is a project of federal significance because it links Dulles with the most important capital city in the world," he said. "But when it comes to the state being a meaningful participant, Virginia has fallen short too. …
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Tim Kaine, a Democrat candidate for the open Virginia U.S. Senate seat, will appear at the AOL Dulles campus today at 1 p.m. to speak with Aol employees and other guests. Patch will be covering the event live and we invite you to join in on the conversation.
Virginia Railway Express' board meets Friday.
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board meets Friday to discuss several issues of specific interest to Burke area riders. WiFi VRE has considered adding WiFi to trains for some time, but dropped the plan in January due to cost and reliability of providing uninterrupted service. The board will begin the discussion anew on Friday. The agenda lists four possible technologies, with routers the preferred choice. The issue is listed for discussion only. Security Cameras VRE received a grant in 2004 from the Department of Homeland Security for the installation of security cameras at a limited number of VRE stations, which included: In 2010, cameras were added to the Manassas station as part of the parking garage project. In FY 2009, …
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Virginia Railway Express Burke Centre Station
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The money has been raised, and artificial turf will be installed.
The fundraising efforts of several groups have joined forces to provide Robinson Secondary School with artificial turf for two athletic fields. Robinson’s Athletic Boosters raised $500,000 for the project, and the Braddock Road Youth Club contributed $400,000, according to Tom Lizardo of the Booster Club. "The total cost of the project including lights will be about $1.5 million," said Lizardo. Additional funding is being provided as follows: The final $150,000 was secured as part of the Board of Supervisor's third quarter review process. "Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust identified some additional monies that could be spent to help turf projects at schools throughout the county, and Supervisor Cook ensured Robinson was one of …
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Robinson Secondary School
5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA
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Alan Young
5:19 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Great story Susan, the pictures are terrific! more ›