Win a Classic Mustang Convertible

August 17th, 2010

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Special Guest Contributor: Karey Starnes, LB Resident and President of Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads

You could be the Raffle Winner of the car pictured below.

This Car Could be Yours

For the past 25 years the Rotary Club of Baileys Crossroads has held a raffle of a CLASSIC MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE. This year’s car is a beautiful Arcadian Blue 1966 Mustang Convertible with 70,000 actual miles.

The raffle will be held on September 25, 2010 at the annual Mason District Park Festival in Annandale. Three winning tickets will be drawn at 2:00PM – the first ticket drawn will be the winner of the Mustang while the ticket holders of the next two tickets drawn will each win $500 cash.

Raffle Tickets are $25 each or 5 Tickets for $100. To purchase a raffle ticket, see one of the many Rotarians who reside in Lake Barcroft, or go to the club’s website www.bxrrotary.org/raffle to purchase tickets online or by mail.
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Funds raised from the raffle go to support many worthwhile organizations in our community such as Outstanding Teacher Awards, scholarships to graduating JEB Stuart High School Seniors, Essay and Speech Contests at JEB Stuart HS and Glasgow MS, grade level dictionaries to all third grade classes in our local elementary schools, food and clothing for the food and clothing banks at Bailey’s Elementary School, ACCA Food Bank, the Volunteer Fire Department, Bethany House that provides financial support, food and clothing to battered spouses and children, the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter; senior citizens; literacy, and much-much more.

Buy your Raffle Ticket today to show your support for The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club and enter for a chance to WIN a Classic Mustang Convertible.

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Another Terrific July 4th LB Parade!

July 9th, 2010

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.

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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!

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One of our own: Connie Lawn, Senior White House Correspondent

June 29th, 2010

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”.

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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.

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Impromptu Dancing at Beach 5

June 26th, 2010

By JillAnderson

Photo credits: Alice Lima-Whitney

The Golden Rays Dance group enjoying themselves at Beach 5:

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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.

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One of our own performing at Wolftrap on July 1st

June 21st, 2010

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

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.

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LB Lifeguard, Pat McGee in 1989

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LB Relay Team 1989 - Kevin Hardy, Pat McGee, Achi Cortina, Mike Hardy

Mike Hardy & Pat McGee at AllStars

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?

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!

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Fun at Music in the Park Festival

June 16th, 2010

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.

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Hopefully, Parklawn Civic Association raised enough money for the new playground equipment.

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Upcoming June Networking Events

June 10th, 2010

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?

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?

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Memorial Day Photos – Group 1

June 3rd, 2010

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

JEB Stuart Marching Band - Photo Credit Nancy Moy

Fun in the Lake - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Fun in the Lake - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Party Boats - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Party Boats - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Kevin Hardy is back on the job - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

Kevin Hardy is back on the job - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

Families enjoying Beach 4 - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Families enjoying Beach 4 - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

BBQ at Beach 4 - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

BBQ at Beach 4 - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

Hungry Kids - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

Hungry Kids - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

Grilled Corn is scrumptious - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Grilled Corn is scrumptious - Photo Credit Chrissy McManus

Enjoying the Sand & Trucks - Photo Credit Jill Anderson

Enjoying the Sand & Trucks - Photo Credit Jill Anderson



What about you? How did you spend your holiday?

There’s still time to submit your Memorial Day photos. Send them to Blog@lakebarcroft.org by Friday, 6/4.

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Reduced Library Hours beginning on July 1st

May 23rd, 2010

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):

  • Monday 10 am – 6 pm
  • Tuesday 1 pm – 9 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thursday 1 pm – 9 pm
  • Friday 10 am – 6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
  • Sunday – closed
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Ice Cream Social & More

May 19th, 2010

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.

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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.
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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.
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I’m planning to make a day of it and enjoy all of the fun! How about you?

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