Vienna: From Green Bean to ‘Green’
Caffe Amouri wins Virginia Green Restaurant of the Year award.
From cold cups made of corn starch rather than plastic, fettucine coffee stirrers (big hit with little kids), windows that open in warm weather, and coffee grounds set out in a bin for free use by local gardeners, all underscore Amouri’s commitment to sustainability.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2016
In January, 2016, 68 homes sold between $1,556,775-$182,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2016
Fairfax County: Public Safety Committee meets to discuss Ad Hoc Police Review recommendations and the Diversion First initiative
Just over a year since Natasha McKenna died following multiple shocks from a taser, while in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention center, her name was never raised during the Feb. 9 meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee meeting. Two audience members stood on one side of the Government Center conference room, holding posters bearing a picture of McKenna’s face and text including “Black Lives Matter.”
Fairfax County: Training Center Residents Relocated
They’re all gone. As of August 2015, there were still 55 residents with mental or physical disabilities receiving services at the state-owned and operated Northern Virginia Training Center on Braddock Road.
Vienna and Oakton 2015 Home Sales
In 2015, 1,235 homes sold between $3,400,000-$181,084 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna and Oakton 2015 Home Sales
Letter: Safeguarding Others in Time of Need
To the Editor
“To be successful, there must be strong community will.”
Haunting Wounded Souls, Interconnected Lives
For those seeking out a singular achievement into unapologetic mature themed theater, 1st Stage’s production of “When the Rain Stops Falling” will etch itself into audience thrall.
Barnes and Noble’s Teacher Contest Ends March 1
The Barnes and Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest ends March 1.
Vienna Teen Wins Best Delegate Award
Otilia Danalache, of Vienna, a freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, won the Best Delegate Award at The Ivy League Model United Nations Conference 2016.
Vienna: Broadway Hits at Shepherd’s Center
‘Lunch ‘N Life’ event to feature singer Jocelyn Jackson.
Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) is hosting their first in 2016 schedule of Lunch n’ Life events. T
Optimists Present $29,000 Donation to Growing Hope
At Feb. 3 dinner meeting, check presentation and installation of new members.
Northern Virginia, in support of local families confronting childhood cancer.
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Honors Volunteers
Fire department, Auxiliary recognizes selfless service in 2015.
Approximately 130 friends of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department came out on Feb. 6 to salute the department’s volunteers and staff for service to the community in 2015.
Oakton’s Bassett is Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital CFO
Laura Bassett, of Oakton, was appointed chief financial officer of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital.
Ayr Hill Garden Club Meeting Set for Feb. 22
The Ayr Hill Garden Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 22, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road in Vienna.
Fairfax County: Election Officers Still Needed for March Primary
Cameron Sasnett has one message for people concerned about the integrity of elections -- at least from a procedure standpoint: Get involved as an election officer.