Week in Vienna
The Summer on the Green Concert Series will run through the end of August. Due to inclement weather, two concerts originally scheduled for dates in June have been rescheduled for dates in July and August.
Sounds of Summer Fun
McLean students enjoy Summer Strings Camp.
The strings students, made up of mostly rising fifth and sixth graders, packed up their instruments, adjusted their masks and robes, and said goodbye to their orchestra director, who was dressed as a rock star. They had just completed one of their final rehearsals before the students of this summer strings camp would present a concert open to their parents and the public.
Culinaria Campers Cook Haute Cuisine
Kids’ camps run one-week sessions, touring the world through food.
Here’s one thing that Culinaria Cooking School’s summer camp has that no other summer camp around has … food … gourmet food. The culinary campers tour the world in food journeys. And if nine one-week-long camps can fill up for the duration of the summer, it says a lot about the palates of area children.
Creating Fresh, Healthy Summer Treats
Local chefs offer recipes for refreshing, healthy snacks to keep kids satisfied during vacation.
Enticing children to forgo strawberry-flavored candy and choose fresh fruit in its natural form can be challenging. After all, lemonade, popsicles and cookies with milk are considered summertime classics.
Virginia Voters Get More Choices in 2013
Northern Virginia has most two-party races on ballot.
While the Virginia governor’s race is the one getting the most attention, both nationally and in the state, Virginia’s House of Delegates race is shaping up to be the most competitive in a decade.
Classified Advertising July 17, 2013
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Oakton Grad Manner to Play Basketball at Stony Brook
Manner helped the Oakton girls' basketball team go undefeated during the 2011-12 season.
Editorial: More Than Disclosure Needed for Virginia
Time for limits on campaign contributions as well.
At least until after November’s election, most candidates in Virginia seem to think that there should be some reform to Virginia’s campaign finance and disclosure rules. At least it seems likely that most will support expanding disclosure rules to require disclosure of gifts to immediate family members as well as candidates/officials.
Neighbors Foundation Hosts Annual Fireworks Show at Turner Farm
Turner Farm is site of festivities Saturday, July 6.
More than 2,500 people gathered at Turner Farm Saturday, July 6, for the annual fireworks show held by the Neighbors Foundation.
Petersen to Governor: Explain, Deny, Return or Resign
Petersen first Virginia legislator to suggest McDonnell resign over alleged wrongdoing in accepting gifts from prominent donor.
The tipping point for state Sen. J. Chap Petersen (D-34) was the $6,500 Rolex watch.
Week in Vienna
The 2013 Water Quality Report for the Town of Vienna and surrounding service area has been mailed to each address that receives a water bill from the town.
High School Seniors Celebrate Volunteering
The local Cherry Blossom Chapter of the National Charity League recognized its senior class of 2013 for their community service hours at a ceremony held recently at Westwood Country Club.
Terry McAulife Launches Healthcare Platform at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Affordable Care Act is a key point of distinction between candidates for governor.
Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe found himself in the emergency room this week, but it wasn't because of a medical crisis.
Flint Hill Quarterback Attends All-American Football Camp
Justin Saleh from Vienna, a 6-foot-two quarterback, was one of 300 high school football players coming to Flint Hill Upper School from the Mid-Atlantic region to work with collegiate coaches Sunday, June 2, during the All-American Football Camp.
Vienna Knuckleheads Win 4th of July Tournament
The 9U Vienna Knuckleheads won the Greater Washington 4th of July Tournament Sunday, June 30.
Preserving Vienna’s ‘Oral History’
Interns conducts interviews, create exhibit on Vienna history.
Working with Historic Vienna, Inc., interns Caroline Gardiner and Virginia Harness have undertaken a project to create an archive of town residents’ memories.
Pizza and Sweets for Vienna
Local shop openings feature family favorites.
Foodies, rejoice … several new food-focused shops have opened recently in Vienna and, already, they are attracting a following.
Vienna Hosts Fun-filled 4th of July
Festival, fireworks, highlight small-town celebration.
Traditionally, hundreds of families come out for the Town of Vienna’s annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show. This year was no different.
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Hybrid Outrage at the Department of Motor Vehicles
Two legislators vow to introduce effort to repeal new tax on hybrid vehicles.
Suzanne Cleary has owned a hybrid vehicle since 2006, making her an early adopter and a proselytizer to her friends and neighbors.