Kudos For Armstrong Crossing Guard — Reston’s Phyllis Krapf, a crossing guard at Armstrong Elementary School, has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Transportation as one of Virginia’s Most Outstanding Crossing Guards of 2013. Krapf works the Lake Newport Road crossing and is praised for going above and beyond her job, coming in early to make sure students can cross safely and looking out for families who are running late. [Fairfax County Public Schools]
Lake Anne Plaza Celebrates Virginia Wine Month — March is Virginia wine month, and there will be several events at Lake Anne Plaza. Among them: Wine tasting at Lake Anne Florist – Virginia Wine & Gourmet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Check Virginiawine.org for other nearby wine events. [Virginia Wine]
Make It To The Maker Faire — Tickets are still available to the NoVa Mini Maker Faire Sunday at Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School. The event brings together area craftsman, inventors, engineers and other ideas. [NoVa Mini Maker Faire]
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