Eagle Recovers | $5M Lottery Win | School Menu Choice: NoVA Good News

VIRGINIA — This week's good news stories in Northern Virginia include healthy menu options considered for area students, eagle stuck on train tracks fully recovers, and local band invited to participate in Pearl Harbor Day Parade in Hawaii.

Plus, NoVA man scratches his way to $5 million lottery payoff, Halloween parade winners announced, and acoustic late night entertainment coming to local BBQ joint.

Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

Food Show Gives Fairfax County Students Choice In School Menus

Fairfax County Public Schools held its first-ever Future of FCPS Student Food Show, allowing hundreds of students to sample foods being considered for breakfast and lunch. The dozens of menu concepts included vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options.

Crew Team Scores Best In Show At 2023 Halloween Parade

Vienna Town Council celebrated the winners of the 2023 Vienna Halloween Parade on Monday night. The parade award winners were announced for the first time at the meeting. James Madison High School's crew team won Best of Show, the top award.

Eagle Stuck On Train Tracks Recovers, Released Back Into Wild

An eagle that was stuck on train tracks in Prince William County has fully recovered and been released in Haymarket, AERO Animal Education and Rescue said on Facebook.

Pearl Harbor Day Parade In Hawaii Invites HS Band To Perform

The Herndon High School Band, known as "The Pride," has been selected as Virginia's representative to the 2023 Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade in Hawaii. Students will have the opportunity to play at the USS Missouri and during the parade.

$5M Windfall For NoVA Man On Winning Virginia Lottery Ticket

Alexandr Pichev's recent decision to buy a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket turned out to be a profitable won. He ended up winning a top prize of $5 million in the $326,000,000 Fortune game.

Holiday Season

• Police To Host 9th Annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive
• Where To See Santa Around McLean This Christmas Season
• Where To See Santa In Arlington This Christmas Season
• Turkey Trot Returns For Thanksgiving 2023

Restaurants and Entertainment

• The Casual Pint Holds Grand Opening
• New Italian Restaurant To Open In Early December
• Royal Restaurant To Be Overseen By Matt And Tony's Owner
• Acoustic Late Nights Coming To Smokecraft Modern BBQ
• New Veteran-Owned Chick-Fil-A Now Open

Art Displays and Exhibits

• Reston Art Student Displays Work As Part Of Elmira College Exhibit
• LGBT History Exhibit Coming To Fredericksburg Museum in 2024

Theater Season

• Herndon HS Theatre Gets 'Fool'-ish With 1st Show Of 2023 Season
• Cappies Review: Madison's 'Deadwood Dick, or The Game of Gold'
• Cappies Review: Pride and Prejudice' At St. Stephen's and St. Agnes

Gratitude

• Thankful For The Library: Woodbridge Patch Readers Share Gratitude
• 'Excellent Health Care': Roanoke Patch Reader Shares Gratitude
• 'Beautiful Neighborhoods': Norfolk Patch Reader Shares Gratitude

More Good News Stories

• Hotel In Old Town Alexandria Starts Neighbor Borrowing Program
• Rescue Me: Revvy Loves A Walk Or Run, But She's An Expert Snoozer
• Donations Sought To Help Fairfax Families In Need During Holidays
• 2 VA Communities Ranked As Best Places To Retire In 2024: U.S. News
• Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Opens New Health Center In Greenbriar
• Buy Buy Baby Store To Celebrate Reopening

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