Artists at Work At Oakton Elementary
Public art project caps two-year renovation of school.
The kinetic sculpture—16-feet-tall, with bright blue and green swirling arrows—looks like a classic Alexander Calder mobile on exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.
School Promotes Family Fitness
First Oakton Elementary Fun Run features magician, face-painting and free fun!
On Sunday, April 21, local families will hit the pavement in the heart of Vienna in an effort to raise money to support educational and enrichment programs at Oakton Elementary School (OES).
Revisiting History at Freeman Store
Vienna celebrates as National Register of Historic Places marker is unveiled.
Late last year Vienna’s Freeman Store building was honored with inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Last Saturday, Vienna residents, local dignitaries, town council members and passers-by gathered at the historic site to watch the unveiling of the new plaque
McLean Kitchen and Garden Tour Planned for May 1
On Wednesday, May 1 (rain date: May 2), the Woman’s Club of McLean will mount the community’s first Kitchen and Garden Tour.
PFC Ryan N. Myers Named American Legion Post 180 Vienna Police Officer of the Year
On April 3, The American Legion Post 180 in Vienna held its annual ceremony and banquet dinner to honor their 2013 Town of Vienna Police Officer of the Year. This year’s recipient was PFC Ryan N. Myers.
Prom Package Contest Makes Prom a Bit Brighter
Karin’s Florist partners with local businesses to provide prom prize valued at over $1,000.
For 56 years, Karin’s Florist has been part of the Vienna community, serving it at births, anniversaries, proms, weddings, and other special events marking a passage in life.
Marshall High to Present ‘Legally Blond’
The GC Marshall HS Theater thespians are rehearsing for the musical Legally Blond, a family friendly fun musical that will be performed in the new Marshall High School Theater.
A Richmond Report Card Presented
SALT hosts annual Richmond Wrap-up.
Asked how effectively the issues facing disadvantaged populations have been addressed by legislators in Richmond, Carla Peterson, director of Virginia Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), said: “Not nearly enough. What has happened is that [Governor Bob] McDonnell has hired a person who is probably the most reformist person that I know of, in charge of corrections. [A person] who is making progress and not as much as we would like to see done, but it serves as a glimmer of hope. There are some [changes] taking place.”
St. Mark ESL Offers Spring Language Program
The number one goal of most students of English as a Second Language is a universal one: to communicate. In particular, the adult students of St. Mark English as a Second Language (ESL) program want to be able to converse in English with their children, with their employers and with their neighbors.
Wolftrap Shines at NoVa Odyssey of the Mind
Fifth and sixth graders garner accolades at regional tournament.
Several teams from Wolftrap Elementary School competed at the NoVa North Odyssey of the Mind Region 9 Tournament, which took place at Oakton High School on Saturday, March 9.
Week in Vienna
Week in Vienna
VYS Patriots Black Win Platinum at Jefferson Cup
The Vienna Youth Soccer (VYS) Patriots Black, an under-13 girls travel soccer team, competed in the 2013 Jefferson Cup tournament Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, in Richmond.
Marshall Road Elementary Raises Money to Support Veterans
Marshall Road Elementary School (MRES) is donating $532 as part of its project to support military veterans.
Pickleberry Pie Adopts Vienna Center for Disabled Students
If you’ve never witnessed the therapeutic power of music, you’ve never seen a Pickleberry Pie-sponsored live performance for hospitalized children or disabled students. Prominent professional performers—from musicians and storytellers to animals—bring their specialties to school or hospital centers or to the hospital rooms of children too sick to leave their beds. Pickleberry Pie, a national service organization with a large network in the D.C. area, funds the performances. Most participating performers hire out at reduced rates as a public service.
New Vienna Police Chief Settles in
James “Jim” Morris comes to Vienna from 24 years with Fairfax County Police.
James “Jim” Morris comes to Vienna from 24 years with Fairfax County Police.