Bonnie Hobbs

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

It was obvious to anyone watching the April 22 Fairfax City Council meeting and work session that two of the new Councilmembers had worked behind the scenes to drastically change a major trail the City had already approved. And what came later on was equally stunning. In a move catching most residents by surprise, Councilmember Tom Peterson added a new item about that trail and two others to the regular meeting’s agenda, at the last minute.

1 week ago | centre-view.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop. Featured will be Centreville’s music groups, Winterguard, JazzCats, Percussion Ensembles, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. And the talented, young musicians comprising them plan to dazzle audiences with a variety of great music.

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

In 1987, Centreville’s Virginia Run community donated 66 acres to Fairfax County in support of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup. They eventually became Hickory Forest Park; and on April 23, some 38 years later, community leaders and residents gathered there to dedicate a sign honoring that contribution’s anniversary. “The value of that land today is well over $15 million,” said John Litzenberger, a member of Virginia Run’s homeowners’ association.

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop. Featured will be Centreville’s music groups, Winterguard, JazzCats, Percussion Ensembles, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. And the talented, young musicians comprising them plan to dazzle audiences with a variety of great music.

1 week ago | fairfaxconnection.com | Bonnie Hobbs

In 1987, Centreville’s Virginia Run community donated 66 acres to Fairfax County in support of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup. They eventually became Hickory Forest Park; and on April 23, some 38 years later, community leaders and residents gathered there to dedicate a sign honoring that contribution’s anniversary. “The value of that land today is well over $15 million,” said John Litzenberger, a member of Virginia Run’s homeowners’ association.