As summer winds down, local althletics and music programs are ramping up. The fall sports schedule is nearing its start with many teams taking to the practice fields in late summer. The marching bands are blocking new songs and getting back in line for the fall.
The temperatures have soared over 100 degrees and residents are looking for ways to beat the heat. What do you do to stay cool during these top days?
There are many family events in and around Chantilly during the summer. Browse the events listed here for some summertime fun with your family!
Chantilly Library's Small Wonders Story Time, for 12- to 23-month-olds, was all about gardening and growing July 7. Laura Christadore, the children's librarian, read stories and taught finger-plays to about 15 children and their parents (and grandparents!). There are many more Small Wonders Story Times throughout the summer. Check the Patch events calendar and the library's website for more information.
Even if you decide to stay closer to home to celebrate the 4th of July, the preparations that go into creating a "Capitol Fourth" are amazing.
Flag Day and the beautiful summer weather made it a great week to stroll around a few of the neighborhoods here in Chantilly.
Yard sale season is in full swing and neighbors are cashing in through community yard sales.
Pools and parks are quiet now, but with the unofficial start of summer this weekend, many will become quite busy.
The drier weather has more of us outside enjoying the green space in our community.
With spring break behind us and the summer-like temperatures, it is easy to be distracted by outdoor activities. Then the pollen reminds us it is still spring in Northern Virginia.
Warm days nestled between rain showers start us thinking of planting veggies and flowers around our homes, while the kids think about the Easter Bunny and playing outside.
The government shutdown, a proposed cell tower, a book sale and watershed clean-ups round out this week in Chantilly.
A summer-like weekend turns thoughts from blooming trees to the beach.
