The WinterFest Carnival will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 – 8 p.m. This new event is George Mason High School’s Student Council’s way to fill a gap in their community charitable work. The fall’s annual Halloween Hootenanny fundraiser for the Arlington Food Assistance Center was canceled because of the construction. To make up for that, this winter-themed event for elementary-aged students will give kids and families the option to participate in snowball fights, carnival games, a photo booth, Chick-Fil-A, raffle and prizes and refreshments. The event will be held in Mason’s (7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) cafeteria and auxiliary gym.

Mustangs Advance to State Championship With Victory Over York Falcons
The Mustangs field hockey team bested the York Falcons in the state semifinals, extending their undefeated record to 21-0 and advancing to the VHSL State Championship. A back-and-forth bout between



