Town of Vienna Names Public Works Director
Michael Gallagher is the Town of Vienna’s new public works director, but he is not a new face to the Town or its residents. Gallagher has worked in Vienna’s public works department for six years, most recently, since May, as acting director. He was named public works director on Sept. 21.
Vienna Oktoberfest Celebrates the Season
As the drizzle and dark clouds moved out of Vienna on Saturday, Vienna Oktoberfest guests moved into the celebration grounds.
Vienna: Optimists Host Family Fun Day on Town Green
Club’s annual fundraising campaign on behalf of Growing Hope netted about $32,000.
The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna – once again – raised more than $32,00 from its annual “Growing Hope” fundraising campaign on behalf of families facing childhood cancer .
Vienna: Capitol Steps to Perform at Oakton High
A Benefit for the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna to be held on Sunday Oct. 23.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. and enjoy an outrageously funny afternoon of political humor and laugh-out-loud fun with Capitol Steps.
Vienna: Oktoberfest-Vienna Features German Auto Show
Oktoberfest-Vienna 2016 expanded its program to include a German Auto Show section. This German Auto Show included BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen which were staffed with highly qualified experts on the product.
Vienna: Unity of Fairfax to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Unity of Fairfax will celebrate its 60th anniversary, known as the “Diamond Jubilee,” during the weekend of Oct. 7-9 at 2854 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton. The church will host a gala dinner dance on Friday, Oct. 7, followed by the annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 9. All previous ministers have been invited to attend the gala and also to give remarks during Sunday services. Among them are Rev. Donna Johnson who is now serving as president and CEO of Unity Worldwide Ministries in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Vienna: Cops and Kids Draws Community Together
Fun-filled day featured activities, prizes, music, pizza – and a helicopter.
Clear sunny skies and mild temperatures have a way of bringing out the families to community events. The Vienna Police Department could not have ordered a more perfect Sunday afternoon for the launch of a new Vienna tradition, Cops and Kids Fun Run --- and fun day.
Vienna: Falling into Fall with Fairs and Fun
From Oktoberfest celebration to a wintry block party, there’s a fun event for any age.
Fall marks the start of the festive season, the fair season, from holiday-themed events to traditional seasonal events.
Vienna: Green Hedges School Celebrates 75th Anniversary
On Monday, Sept. 26, Green Hedges School, a co-ed independent school in Vienna, held their 75th Anniversary Celebration, joined by the community, alumni and parents.
Vienna Theatre Company to Present Eclectic Essentials II
Vienna Theatre Company maintains its presence through the second year of the Vienna Community Center renovation with an entertaining fall production of one act plays presented at the Vienna Baptist Church for four performances only.
Vienna, Reston: The Path Toward Tomorrow
Giving Circle of Hope hosts County needs assessment reporting.
According to Michelle Gregory, Division Director from the Countywide Service Integration and Planning Management department, it’s probably been more than a decade since Fairfax County conducted a human services needs assessment for the residents of the region. In the summer of 2015, the County decided it was more than time to take a detailed look at how things have changed since the last official recording and to see who most needed what in our area.
Vienna Snapshot: Elite Piano Academy Relocates, Holds Open House
To celebrate the relocation of its studio, Elite Piano Academy held an Open House at its new location in Tysons. The new location at Tysons Corners is easily accessible by car (Free parking available), or public transit.
Vienna, McLean: Charity Foot Race Raises $30,000 Benefiting Food for Others
Five hundred runners and dozens of sponsors rallied at sunrise on Sept. 10 to celebrate their commitment to neighbors in need. The 5K raised more than $30,000 for Food for Others, and invigorated community spirit in Tysons.
Vienna, McLean, Great Falls: Knox Singleton to Receive Community Leadership Award
J. Knox Singleton, CEO of Inova Health System, will be recognized by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for his history of leadership and stewardship, providing world-class healthcare to all members of the diverse Northern Virginia community, regardless of ability to pay with the 2016 Community Leadership Award.