Announcements

“I love that The Village School preserves childhood through play,” says Avani Cheriathandum, a parent of two students at the school. “In an area so focused on achievement, it’s refreshing to find a school that recognizes the unique and critical role of play in a child’s development.”

At The Village School, we believe that play is not just a break from learning, but an essential part of it. While many schools have been cutting back on playtime in favor of more academic instruction and structured activities, we’ve taken a different approach. All of our learners (in PreK-8) enjoy an average of 2 hours of daily playtime – and the results speak for themselves.

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WCP has launched a full brand and website redesign that reflects who they are today: a modern, relationship-driven lender committed to helping real estate investors succeed with honest guidance, flexible solutions, and support that goes far beyond funding.

The redesign marks an important shift as the company continues to expand beyond the Washington, DC region into new East Coast markets. The updated brand removes geographic limitations and brings forward what borrowers consistently say sets WCP apart: real communication, real people, and a genuine investment in every client’s long-term success.

Fairfax County, VA continues to grow as a major center for corporate teams, associations, technology companies, and community organizations. As more of these groups rely on professional video to communicate, train, and host events, Rescue Media, an Alexandria-based video production and webcasting company, is expanding its long-term partnerships throughout Fairfax County. Many Fairfax organizations now count on Rescue Media for dependable, year-round video support that keeps their communication consistent and clear.

Rescue Media works with Fairfax-area associations, nonprofits, corporate teams, and community groups on a wide range of ongoing content. Their projects include leadership updates, annual meetings, multi-session conferences, training videos, campaign messaging, and regular hybrid event coverage.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration Set for December 22 at 1 PM Tennis String Theory, the region’s trusted destination for racquet expertise and community-centered tennis services, is celebrating the grand opening of its temporary POP UP location in Alexandria following the sale of its longtime Falls Church location. To mark the transition and welcome the community into the new space, TST will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 22 at 1 PM, held in partnership with the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.

Conveniently located at 4926 Eisenhower Ave #C, Alexandria, VA, the new POP UP will continue offering professional racquet stringing, gear guidance, and personalized support for players of all ages and levels—ensuring uninterrupted service while the company works to secure its next permanent home. The Falls Church location will officially close on January 1, 2026, with the Seven Corners drop-off location remaining available throughout the transition.

The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult and Community Education program (FCPS ACE), which empowers individuals to build brighter futures with accessible and affordable workforce development and training programs, announces that the Adult and Community Education Training and Scholarship Foundation’s Scholarship for current and prospective FCPS ACE Apprenticeship students is now open for application, with increased opportunities to award more scholarships this spring.

The Adult and Community Education Scholarship Program aims to assist low-income adults residing or employed in Fairfax County who are pursuing careers in the trades. This scholarship is available to both current and prospective FCPS ACE Apprenticeship students and is awarded twice annually. The current application cycle offers a $1,000 scholarship, which, if granted, will be applied toward tuition for a spring 2026 Apprenticeship course—such as Electrical Level 2 or 4, or Plumbing Level 2 or 4.

Holiday Shop – 1909 Windmill Lane Alexandria on November 22 9.30am to 4pm.

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church just celebrated their 70th anniversary on our 7 acre grounds with the wider community. We now invite the wider community to our 63rd annual Holiday Shop. At this event you will find over 50 artisan vendors with wares made from glass, wood, clay, fabric, and more. We also have baked and canned goods, and home collectibles. All of these vendors offer great ideas for your seasonal gift needs. Our quilters have made a beautiful quilt, Starburst, for a $3 a ticket raffle.

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