Located off Telegraph Road near Kingstowne and Rose Hill in Franconia, the Lee District RECenter is situated on a 193 acre park with 84,000 square feet of recreational facilities.
For more information, contact the Lee District RECenter at 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia, VA or call 703 922 9841.
Recreational Outdoor Amenities:
1 Soccer Field
2 Football Fields
4 Basketball Courts
Sand Volleyball Court
4 Tennis Courts
Horseshoe Pits
Playground
Tot Lot
4 Picnic Areas
Amphitheater
Walking Trails
Carrousel
RECenter
Amenities inside the RECenter:
Natatorium
Gym
Fitness Center
3 Multipurpose Rooms
Dance Rooms
Volleyball – Racquetball Courts
Mezzanine
Pre-School
Amenities of the Natatorium inside the RECenter:
50 Meter Heated Pool
Spectator Seating
Super Slide
3 Diving Boards
Spa
Locker Rooms
Family Chaging Rooms
Saunas
Showers
Sun Deck
Grass Sunbathing Area
Amenities of the Fitness Center inside the RECenter:
The Alexandria Little Theatre is located in Old Town Alexandria VA
Alexandria's Little Theatre is a wonderful addition to this community of Old Town Alexandria Virginia. In 1934 it was founded by Mary Lindsey and was first named Peacock Players. Located in the Old Town area at 60 Wolfe Street Alexandria, Virginia it not only produces intriguing shows, you can also volunteer, audition, or take a class. The theatre offers:
Adult Classes
Youth Classes
Summer Camps
Membership
One-Act Playwright Competition
Becoming a member, with an annual fee, you become part of the theatre family by volunteering, using your skills, receiving a newsletter and receiving discounted fees to the productions. If you have any questions or just want to see more you can visit The Little Theatre at www.thelittletheatre.com
Floral Grandeur at Bon Air Memorial Rose GardenBon Air Memorial Rose Garden
850 North Lexington St.
Arlington, VA 22205
Situated at the corner of North Lexington and Wilson Boulevard at North Lexington Street in Arlington, The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden features 135 rose varieties and over 2500 plant species It is the scenic location for botanical aficionados, lovers or for those who would just like to enjoy the 23.65 acres of nature.
Amenities offered at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden:
3 Water Fountains
Picnic Shelter
1 Open Leisure Space
Grills
Paved Trails
Stream
Restrooms
Playgrounds
2 Tennis Courts
1 Basketball Court
1 Volleyball Court
The highlights of the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, where “All American Roses” is held yearly, are the rose garden, azalea garden, shade garden, sun garden and ornamental tree garden showcasing miniature roses, Hybrid Tea Roses, Floribunda, Grandiflora and more. The rose garden is managed by the Arlington Rose Foundation. For more information about the rose garden, please contact the Arlington Rose Foundation at 703 358 4747.
The Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden is open from Sunrise till half an hour after Sunset throughout the year.
Last month, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recommended names for the eight Metrorail stations that are part of the Dulles Metrorail Project. The names, which must be approved by the Washington Metro Transit Authority board of directors, are as follows:
Tysons-McLean
Tysons I & II
Tysons Central
Tysons-Spring Hill Rd
Reston-Wiehle Ave
Reston Town Center
Herndon-Reston West
Herndon-Dulles East
Each proposed station name connotes a community: Tysons, Reston, Herndon, or McLean. Some include street names while others include the name of shopping malls and a town center.
The 23-mile transit line will run from Tysons to Dulles International Airport to the rest of the region, and the project comprises a total of 11 Metrorail stations, eight of which are located in Fairfax County.
The stations from Tysons-McLean to Reston-Wiehle Ave are scheduled to be operational in mid-2013.
Located on the Waterfront of Historic Old Town Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is a great place for art lovers and tourists alike. The center is stocked
A Penthouse unit from the Torpedo Factory
with pieces ranging from “The Nest Project” to at “Fiberworks” Gallery. The museum has over 500,000 visitors annually and has over 82 artist studios, six galleries, two workshops, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. The center also houses over 165 visual artists who produce artwork ranging from painting to stained glass. The Torpedo Factory is located at 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 838-4565.
Across the street from the Torpedo Factory Art Center is the Torpedo Factory Condominiums, a collection of apartment and townhouse-style condos at the heart of Old Town's most desirable waterfront locations.
Finding a quality home to suit your taste will require a licensed real estate agent who offers expertise and connections if it is to purchase or rent a home. What would a realtor’s purpose be then?
Security. Even if you know what exactly what you are looking for in a home, you’ll need a realtor’s expertise to assure the quality of your potential home
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Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is one of 388 school districts in the U.S. to be named an Advanced Placement (AP) Achievement District by the College Board. The list recognizes school districts that make AP courses available to a broader pool of students as well as maintain or increase the percentage of students who earn a score of 3 or higher on AP tests.
To be named an AP Achievement District, school districts must:
Increase participation in or access to AP courses by at least four percent (for large school systems).
Show a steady or increasing percentage of exams taken by minority students, including African American, Hispanic, and Native American students.
Maintain or improve performance levels when comparing the percentage of exams scoring a 3 or higher in 2010 to those in 2008, or if a school already has 70 percent of AP students scoring a 3 or higher.
From 2008 to 2010, FCPS increased the number of students participating in AP from 14,220 in 2008 to 15,270 in 2010 while improving the percentage of students earning AP exam scores of 3 or higher, the score typically needed to earn college credit, from 72 percent in 2008 to 74 percent in 2010.
Projected enrollment for Fairfax County Public Schools for the current school year is 175,296. It is the largest school district in the state and the 11th largest in the U.S.
The Washington, D.C. area has emerged from the recent recession with Northern Virginia leading the way, a George Mason University economist recently told local Realtors.
George Mason University economist Stephen Fuller said the economic recovery has been underway for about 17 months and is stronger than analysts expected.
He pointed to bright spots for the No. Virginia economy:
1) Employment: Fuller said the manufacturing segment has led the economy out of the downturn with increased hiring for 17 months in a row. Gross domestic product is higher now than when the recession started in November 2007.
2) Housing Shortage: He also predicted a future housing shortage for the region.
According to Fuller, the area likely will absorb about 700,000 more people in coming decades and needs to build about 35,000 housing units per year to keep up with demand.
While some apartment developers may err on the side of overbuilding, Fuller said more condominiums and smaller townhouses and single-family house are being built. The number of larger single-family developments is declining
But don’t uncork the champagne just yet. He also said consumer confidence remains low, despite the good economic news.
While the Tysons landscape is dotted with cranes and trusses for the first phase of the Metrorail to Dulles, it is a station stop in phase two that made headlines this week.
The board of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority voted 9-4 in favor of an underground station stop at Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, VA.
It will be closer than the above ground option. By about 600 feet. Supporters say underground will be more convenient, especially for travelers with lots of luggage.
And the price tag for going underground? $330 million more than an above ground station.
The airport stop is scheduled for the second phase of the Metrorail project. Phase two will run from Wiehle Avenue in Reston to Ashburn in eastern Loudoun. The project is expected to cost $3.5 billion, including the underground stop, and open in late 2016. However, the additional time needed to build an underground stop may push the opening to mid-2017.
Phase one, now under construction, will connect to the East Falls Church station and include four stations in Tysons Corner. It is scheduled to open in 2013.
Fairfax County officials have endorsed the less-expensive aboveground option.
Twin Oaks is a subdivision of houses located in Woodbridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. Its situated right off of Old Bridge Road. The houses in the development are quite beautiful. They range in styles and size. It looks to be a pretty quiet neighborhood. Its close location to I-95, route 1, and route 123 makes it very convenient for anyone who needs to commute to work. The streets are wide so extra parking on the side of the road is allowed. The neighborhood sems to be kept up very well, making the community very attractive. Overall, Twin Oaks looks to be a very pleasant area to live in.
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
