Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The celebration will tie in with Memorial Day.
Waynewood Elementary School will have its annual Patriots' Day Celebration at 9:30 a.m. May 24 in the school's gym. The celebration will tie in with Memorial Day which is the following Monday, according to a recent news release from Lorrie Murphy, the school's news liaison. The purpose of the celebration is to recognize military and community patriots who defend, serve and protect the country. The school will recognize community leaders, military personnel, police officers, firemen and law enforcement officers from the Sheriff’s Office who will be present for the event. Waynewood students will recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing patriotic songs during the celebration. Student writings and art projects about patriots, the military and …
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Event is Sunday evening from 8-9:30 p.m.
The 23rd annual National Memorial Day Concert, set for Sunday from 8-9:30 p.m. on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, has another stellar lineup this year, including performances by rock band Daughtry, Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole, country singer Trace Adkins, American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez and the National Symphony Orchestra. The show will be co-hosted by actors Gary Sinise and Joe Montegna, who are teaming up for the seventh year hosting the event, which remembers the sacrifices of veterans, service members and their families. Tips if you plan to go: Temporary street closures, which started on Friday, will continue through Tuesday at 4 a.m.: Concert-goers will enter the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol from: North Side South Side…
Friday, May 25, 2012
Kick off the summer grilling season as we honor our nation's heroes.
It's grilling season! Ribs, corn, hot dogs, and hamburgers are always a hit, but so are these top-rated recipes for grilled shrimp, beer brats and pineapple. Kick off your summer with these mouth watering fabulous recipes. Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of appreciation for and remembrance of those who gave their lives defending the nation. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (…
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
AAA projects more than 34 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles away from home this weekend.
As families gear up for the official welcome of summer, AAA is projecting more than 34 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home Memorial Day Weekend. The travel club says the number of travelers increased by more than 500,000 from last year. More people will be on the roads instead of the air this year, according to AAA. More than 30.7 million people plan to drive to their destination, up 1.2 percent from the 30.3 million who drove last year. According to The Washington Post, retail gas prices dropped by a penny to a national average of $3.71 per gallon on Friday after a spike in April, and the weaker demand is also helping to push down prices. "The overall domestic economic picture continues to improve slightly, …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
On Monday, 1,700-mile relay to Dallas passed through Belle Haven, Fort Hunt and Mount Vernon.
Joe Wolfel, a former Navy SEAL from Arlington, walked ten miles from Alexandria to Mount Vernon to honor the memory of the fallen. “I got out and one of my buddies died,” recalled Wolfel. “I wanted to bring awareness to the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s not just a day off from work.” Wolfel joined participants in the Carry the Load relay as it passed through the Mount Vernon area on Monday. The 1700-mile relay started in West Point, N.Y. and is raising awareness about the true meaning of Memorial Day, one town at a time. Founder Clint Bruce, a veteran and former SEAL, founded Carry the Load last year to carry on the legacy of fallen soldiers and to honor active duty military and first responders. The group paid a visit to Arlington …
Monday, May 7, 2012
1700-mile relay honors active duty, veteran service members, first responders, and surviving families.
UPDATE Monday 5/7/12, 9:41 a.m.: The Carry the Load relay will now pass through the Fort Hunt area around 1:30 p.m. today. For more details and updates, check out the route map. --- The Carry the Load relay will pass through the area today beginning at 10 a.m. Carry the Load was founded last year by Naval Academy graduate and former Navy SEAL Clint Bruce to bring meaning back to Memorial Day. The organization's mission is to "carry" and honor the contribution of active duty and veteran service members, first responders and surviving families. The relay began May 1 in West Point, N.Y. and will finish in Dallas, Texas on May 27 at 3:48 p.m., as the Carry the Load event in Dallas begins. The relay is divided into 350 five-mile segments. All …
Chances for rain mainly on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Northern Virginia residents will make do this week with partly cloudy days and chances for rain and thunderstorms before hitting the weather jackpot on Friday. Temperatures this week will dance around 75 degrees, the average high for May in Northern Virginia. On Monday, The Weather Channel predicts a high of 73 degrees, increasing to 76 on Tuesday, and 74 on Wednesday with that threat of rain. Temperatures will dip into the high 60s or low 70s for the rest of the week. The area could see a few showers on Tuesday (30 percent chance) and Wednesday (40 percent chance). Thunder and lightning could be part of the mix both days, according to The Capital Weather Gang. Friday may be sunny with a high of about 70 degrees, according to several …
Jason Spencer
12:44 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
We'll be heading in that general direction, but veering south after Newport News to take 17 through Deep Creek into North Carolina :) more ›