By JillAnderson
All photos are credited to Alex Talati
On Sunday, July 4th, the Lake Barcroft Woman’s Club hosted yet another fabulous 4th of July Parade.
This really is one of the best events here at Lake Barcroft. So on behalf of the community we would like to extend a big thank you to the Woman’s Club for their hard work and efforts to keep this parade going strong!
By JillAnderson
Long time Lake resident Connie Lawn (aka “The Skiing White House Reporter”) tells us she is now the senior most White House Correspondent. She was second (having started her career in 1968) to Helen Thomas, but now that Helen has stepped down this moves Connie to the most senior position.
Connie told me that “Helen will always keep the title of Dean and the coveted front row seat should go to Fox News or Bloomberg”.
Connie has written a third update of her book, “You Wake Me Each Morning” in which she talks about events such as one of the last interviews with Bobby Kennedy, meetings with Nelson Mandela and other leaders, a brief kidnapping in Lebanon, and whatever funny, inspiring stories she can remember.
You can purchase her book online at Amazon or even better, Connie has a few discounted autographed copies at her home on Stanford Circle. You can reach her via email at ConnieLawn(at)AOL.com.
By JillAnderson
Photo credits: Alice Lima-Whitney
The Golden Rays Dance group enjoying themselves at Beach 5:
Alice forwarded me these photos that she captured while out kayaking one day about a week ago. I love these photos! On Alice’s suggestion I emailed Bonnie Blyth to find out just who were/are the Golden Rays as I had never heard of them.
Here’s Bonnie’s Reply:
“The Golden Rays are a group of approximately thirty over-55 ladies and one gentleman (all mostly way over 55) who perform Tap Dances at nursing and assisted living facilities, churches, malls, etc. all over Fairfax County.”
“Shan Farzan, who is a LB resident and an assistant leader of the group, gave a thank-you picnic this year on beach 5. (All the guests were so impressed with the Community Garden!) We couldn’t resist an impromptu tap dance on the grass and sand while listening to the music of “42nd Street”. We normally practice at the Little River Glen Senior Center. I have been dancing with the group for about 6 months (I used to dance with a group called the Rickety Rockettes in AZ before moving here), but most of the members have been dancing together for a decade or more.”
What fun! Thank you Bonnie for sharing your story and big thank you to Alice for capturing the moment.
By JillAnderson
co-authored by Lynne McGee & Jill Anderson
All photos are courtesy of the McGee Family
One of own, Pat McGee will be headlining at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center (for his 7th time!) on Thursday, July 1 at 8 PM.
Pat McGee - Spring 2010
The McGee family actually lives just down Columbia Pike from Lake Barcroft in Wynfield (next to Mason District Park), however their son, Pat was entrenched with our community while growing up here. He was a member of Lake Barcroft’s Swim Team, along with sister Darcie and brother Hugh, from the age of 4 to 18. He was also a Lake Barcroft lifeguard during high school and college.
LB Lifeguard, Pat McGee in 1989
LB Relay Team 1989 - Kevin Hardy, Pat McGee, Achi Cortina, Mike Hardy
Mike Hardy & Pat McGee at AllStars
Pat’s brother Hugh taught him to play guitar when he was 16. They performed together, and their first “concerts” were at the Rec Center and on the Hardy’s dock.
Pat started performing while in high school and while attending Longwood College, then moved to Richmond and began touring with his band. Pat has had much success touring nationwide, bringing original melodic rock, trademark rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, strong musicianship and energy to shows that are flat-out fun.
Hugh & Pat McGee playing at Bob Hardy's College Graduation Party - 1990?
Pat now lives in Rhode Island with his family, but passes through here often to perform and visit his folks Lynne & Hugh McGee, brother Hugh Jr. & his family and friends.
Pat is working on a new album — his eighth — to be released this summer. To learn more and listen to some of Pat’s music, please visit: patmcgee.net.
You can view Pat McGee videos on Youtube HERE
Pat’s Wolf Trap shows are always something special – a real homecoming for him.
Thursday, July 1
Pat McGee Band
Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts
Filene Center
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, 22182
Showtime: 8 PM
Opening the show: Honor by August
Tickets: In-house $32; Lawn, $25
We hope to see you at Wolf Trap on Thursday, July 1. Come on out and join the fun and show your support for one of our own!
By JillAnderson
Last weekend my family & I stopped by the Music In the Park Festival; a fund-raiser for Glasgow Park. You might remember that I had posted about their event a month or so ago.
Anyway, we had a terrific time despite the heat. There were two moon bounces, several vendors, face painting and plenty of food. The fire department brought both their ladder and pumper trucks as well as the ambulance. I caught sight of Ms. Penny Gross but did not have an opportunity to snap her photo.
Hopefully, Parklawn Civic Association raised enough money for the new playground equipment.
By JillAnderson
Are you interested in Networking with like professionals? Looking for a new job? Fresh out of college and trying to find your first real job? Maybe you’re interested making some new friends?
How Big is YOUR Network?
Check out these exciting Networking Events:
June 14th –Linchpins Everywhere
June 15th – Social Media Awards & Networking –DCWeekTweetup
June 24th – June Networking Mixer -Hosted by nGAGEDC.org
June 30th – Mashable’s Social Media Day
I want to do them all but will likely have to settle for just 1 or 2 of them. How about you?
By JillAnderson
Memorial Day Photos – Group 1:
Below are some photos shared by our neighbors depicting how they enjoyed the holiday.
JEB Stuart Marching Band - Photo Credit Nancy Moy
Fun in the Lake - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus
Party Boats - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus
Kevin Hardy is back on the job - Photo Credit Jill Anderson
Families enjoying Beach 4 - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus
BBQ at Beach 4 - Photo Credit Jill Anderson
Hungry Kids - Photo Credit Jill Anderson
Grilled Corn is scrumptious - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus
Enjoying the Sand & Trucks - Photo Credit Jill Anderson
There’s still time to submit your Memorial Day photos. Send them to Blog@lakebarcroft.org by Friday, 6/4.
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By JillAnderson
The Fairfax County Budget FY2011 has been finalized and now we’re going to start feeling the effects of those cuts.
Starting on July 1st our area libraries will have reduced hours of operations. You can see the full list of hours of operations HERE
Woodrow Wilson Library Hours (effective July 1st):
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By JillAnderson
It’s getting to be that time of year again. You know the one….when the weather stays warm and there is so much fun going on.
Mark your calendars for June 12th (Rain Date is June 13th) for Lake Barcroft’s Annual Ice Cream Social and a special benefit Family-Fun Fair at Glasgow Park.
The Ice Cream Social will take place from 3-5 pm at Beach 5. Delicious ice cream will be provided by Baskin Robbins.
Feel free to dance to the music of Groove Jet who will again be playing at this year’s Ice Cream Social.
The Family-Fun Fair to benefit Glasgow Park (they’re in need of new playground equipment for older children) is from 11 am – 4 pm and hosted by the Parklawn Civic Association.
They will have two moon bounces, face painting and several local bands. Family friendly vendors and scrumptious food will also be available. Several elected officials from Fairfax County (Kaye Kory – 38th District Delegate to the House of Representatives, Penny Gross – Mason District Supervisor, Sandy Evans – Fairfax County School Board representative, and Sharon Bulova – Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors) have all committed to attend the event.
For information on how to become a vendor please call 703/508-8320.
I’m planning to make a day of it and enjoy all of the fun! How about you?
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By JillAnderson
Photo Credit: Kathleen Price
A big hearty thank you to our beach 3 clean-up volunteers: Emily Graham, Joshua Graham, Jackie Chewning, Cameron Chewning, Charlotte Chewning, Laurie Arrants, Josie Ballato, Maya Schneider, Sam Schneider, Kathy Price, Lee Price, Sarah & Mia, Liz Rawlings, Brooke Rawlings, Lisa Levine, Zach Levine
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