Vienna Resident Completes 40-day Himalayas Expedition
Justin Gilbert, 48, of Vienna, recently completed a 40-day expedition in the Himalayas of India with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
Oktoberfest Brightens Vienna Saturday
Annual festival draws families.
Oktoberfest, on Saturday, Oct. 6, started out as picture-perfect autumn day… sunny blue skies with a mild temperature, perfect for strolling. By early afternoon, dark clouds rolled in, but the families with young children made the best of their time at Oktoberfest.
Church Street Garage Discussed
Town and architect invite questions, comments.
The Town of Vienna and project architect Paul Layer conducted another round of citizen meetings on Sept. 27 to discuss the proposed Church Street mixed-use building, a small complex of parking garage/retail and condo apartments, developed as a private/public partnership. Approximately 25 concerned community members turned out for the mid-afternoon meeting, while a much smaller number participated in the evening meeting. The evening meeting, however, featured a greater interaction between speakers and fellow citizens.
Oakton Field Hockey Shuts Out McLean
Miller, Prosser score for Cougars.
Oakton field hockey defeated McLean, 2-0, on Oct. 8.
County Gets Election Ready
Fairfax County prepares voters for new election measures.
"The good news in Fairfax County is that almost everyone who is eligible is registered to vote," said Cameron Quinn, Fairfax County’s chief election official. "Our problem in Fairfax County is not voter apathy, and it’s not getting people to register. What we don't have is every registered voter registered at their correct address."
Week in Vienna
Effective Oct. 1, 2012, landlords must provide advance written authorization for a renter to receive water and sewer services from the Town of Vienna by completing a Landlord Authorization Form, available online at www.viennava.gov/index.aspx?nid=254. When signing up for water and sewer services, renters must provide a signed copy of the Landlord Authorization Form, a Customer Agreement Form and pay a lien offset payment of $225.
Navy Federal 5K Race Raises $20,000 for Local Families
Navy Federal Credit Union held its 20th annual 5K Run/Walk Sept. 15, with a record 836 registered contestants, a 22 percent increase from last year.
The World Music Comes to Vienna Elementary
On Sept. 21, Vienna ES hosted an assembly by Nada Brahma, as they presented "The World Music Concert."
Vienna’s ‘Magical Place’
Sharing the secrets of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
I know of a secret garden where herbs and flowers sweeten the air, where mango yellow Monarch butterflies suck the nectar from the purple throated phlox, and where peaceful lakes give cooling comfort to the grey-frocked geese honking parental guidance to their young in the quiet peacefulness of Nature’s bosom.
Oktoberfest Returns on Oct. 6
Festival is partnership of Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce and Town of Vienna.
It’s time for oompah music, wurst and beer. Add a diversity of children’s activities, a marketplace and live entertainment for kids and grown-ups and you get the 5th Annual Oktoberfest sponsored by the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce [TRCC] and the Town of Vienna. The all-day festival takes over the Town Green and the historic Church Street corridor on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sanford Leads Madison Football Past Langley
Langley’s Mun rushes for 221 yards, 2 TDs in defeat.
The Madison football team defeated Langley, 24-21, on Sept. 28.
Trio Leads Huskies to 9-1 Start
Flint Hill volleyball sweeps Oakton.
Flint Hill swept Oakton in a private-public school volleyball matchup.
The Retina Group of Washington Opens Tysons Office
The Retina Group of Washington (RGW) recently opened an office in Tysons Corner (8219 Leesburg Pike, Suite 120, Vienna), the practice’s sixth location in Virginia, as it continues to provide the most complete retinal and macular health care in the area.
Week in Vienna
Textbooks Africa in concert with Model Inc. presents “Take Notes!” Dinner and Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Patriot Hall in Vienna. Textbooks Africa collects and ships used textbooks, library books and computers to schoolchildren in Africa. This non-profit brings together two vital concerns: education and the environment. Executive French Chef Bruno Bertin will present a full banquet menu. VIP tickets include wine pairings. Fashion show will feature an array of local emerging designers. Tickets available at http://textbooksafrica.org/events/.
Fall Fun Finds in Vienna
Event-filled season begins now.
Fall is the festive season in Vienna. There are the traditional annual events—from the Halloween parade to the Church Street Holiday Stroll and everything in-between—to new multi-generational activities. Local holiday craft fairs and bazaars are big, as are elementary school book fairs, a great place to buy holiday gifts for children that not only make them happy, but, support the schools as well. One of the nicest parts about school book fairs is that anybody can visit and buy.