Stylish New Techie Store At the Mall, Kuma the Rescue Delights, and More

Welcome to "Today in Fairfax," our new daily news briefs that give you a quick snapshot of the day's news, to help keep you up-to-date and informed.

1. A big congratulations to Fairfax High alum Anuar Khvan-Beiseuov. Now a sophomore at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), he recently achieved the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) highest academic honor, earning the Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. He was a two-year member of NOVA’s men’s basketball team and started in four games while averaging 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds this season. He will soon move on to attend Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. “We are very proud of [this year’s award winners], who exemplify all the positive attributes of being a student-athlete,” said Brian Anweiler, NOVA college-wide student life coordinator.

2. The senior residents of Sunrise Senior Living in Fairfax are looking just a bit happier these days – and staff members say, it’s all due to a little guy named Kuma. The facility recently partnered with DC Shiba Inu Rescue (DVSIR) to adopt an official pet, Kuma the Shiba Inu. “The smallest of the Japanese native dog breeds, the Shiba Inu is alert and agile with keen senses, and is also an excellent watchdog and companion,” DCSIR representatives said. “Kuma was rescued from a local shelter by DCSIR, and Sunrise at Braddock Glen was chosen from a number of worthy applicants by DCSIR as Kuma’s adoptive home.” Sunrise at Braddock Glen staff say, Kuma appears to be loving his new home, and the residents couldn’t be happier to have their new companion. “It truly is amazing that this dog, who was so callously discarded, is now loved and cared for by so many people,” DCSIR added.

3. Tired of that same boring old smartphone cover? Ear buds finally die on you last night? Fear not. Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax is home to a brand-new smartphone accessories store, Cellairis. The Atlanta-based company is widely known for running more than 700 popular kiosks in malls throughout the country, and now Fairfax is home to one of the company’s first full-size stores. The store is full of multimedia displays to wow customers and show off Cellairis' high-fashion accessories for both smartphones and tablets. (See photos above.) The new store is located at 11750 Fair Oaks Mall. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit www.cellairis.com.

4. In case you missed it – wait, who are we kidding, how on Earth could you possibly have missed it? – the Royal Baby was born yesterday. Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton welcomed a baby boy at 4:24 p.m., weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces. His name could be a few days coming, though. Tell us in the comments – what do you think the royal parents should name the future King of England?

5. The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics are coming up Sept. 7-19 in Arlington. Adults 50 and older from all over the D.C. Metro area are invited to participate in a wide variety of sports such as track and field, tennis, swimming, bowling, table hockey, cycling, basketball and much more. The registration fee is $12, and the deadline is Aug. 23 by mail or Aug. 30 online. For more information or to register, visit www.nvso.us.

Have a news tidbit for Today in Fairfax? E-mail Editor Jennifer van der Kleut at jennifer.vanderkleut@patch.com.

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