News & Events

Due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, it may be necessary to close schools for the entire day, to open schools two hours late, or to close two hours early. Keep this information in a convenient location for future reference. As soon as a decision is made, we post the information on our website - www.ccdc.edu. It will have the most up-to-date information about weather closures. Major Classes and Office: Announcements will be made on the local TV News stations(NBC, FOX, and ABC). *In case of power outage due to inclement weather, all three campuses will be closed without announcements.*

Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and it is traditionally a time to reflect on good fortune and a plentiful harvest. Most Americans celebrate the day by cooking a big feast, eating too much, watching football, and spending some quality time on the couch to sleep off the wine and food buzz, but there is a lot more about this holiday than that.   Also, a potluck is a gathering of people where each person or group of people may prepare and bring a dish of food to share among the group.   A turkey trot is a fun run [...]

Welcome Students Day in Winter session will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fairfax Campus, Centreville and Maryland Extensions. We will celebrate the beginning of the Winter session; welcome all current students back and especially new students. We also welcome new instructors. We will prepare some cookies and donuts for the students and instructors in front of the ESL office on the second floor. All of the students and instructors will celebrate the new session.

We don't have class next Tuesday, November 11. It's Veterans' Day. Veterans' Day was originally to honor Americans who served in World War I. These days, Veterans Day honors all veterans for their loyalty and willingness to serve in the military and sacrifice for our country. Here are some Veterans Day events to visit: BELOIT Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Beloit Evangelical Friends Church, 18042 Fifth St. Speaker will be John L. Haigh Sr., former chief steward on Air Force One. CANAL FULTON Community Veterans Day program, 3 p.m. Sunday, Northwest High School commons, 8580 Erie Ave. NW. The event will feature [...]

The time change is coming up. Don’t worry, though. This one is the cool time change that gives you an extra hour of sleep, unlike its evil, sleep sucking stepsister in Spring. This weekend, at 2:00 AM on November 2th, Daylight Savings Time will end, and revert back to Daylight Standard Time. You’ll need to wind back the clock one hour, going back in time to 1:00 AM.

Celebrate Halloween with Columbia College! Submit your pumpkin carving masterpiece and attend a costume party for great prizes. Happy Halloween!

October 23, 2014, Merrifield, VA - Students of the Cosmetology School of Columbia College will present their latest creations at the ‘Crystal Reflections’ hair and fashion show.