Appalachian Trail: As ‘Wild’ as It Gets for Area Hikers
Film boosts interest in hiking.
After hiking a few miles into the Appalachian Trail's southernmost point in Georgia, Yorktown High School alumnae James Randle came to a realization of what an enormous task he was taking on, attempting a thru-hike on the 2,180 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
Vienna Theatre Company Says, ‘Be My Baby’
If there are hallmarks of a typical “romantic comedy,” they may include a couple falling in love in spite of themselves, and, maybe, a bit of “misdirection,” in which something that was predicted to happen, does not. There’s a happy ending to the quagmire. The Vienna Theatre Company’s production of award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig’s “Be My Baby” embraces the common attributes of the genre. And, it’s fun to be drawn into the story arc.
Vienna Theatre Company Presents ‘Be My Baby’
Vienna Theatre Company will present Ken Ludwig's “Be My Baby,” directed by Suzanne Maloney, opening on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. “Be My Baby” is a romantic comedy that tells the story of John, an irascible Scotsman and an uptight English woman, Maud, and how they're brought together when his ward marries her niece and the young couple decides to adopt a newborn baby.
Vienna Business Association Honors Park and Recreation Department
At its Friday, Jan. 9 breakfast meeting, the Vienna Business Association (VBA) paid tribute to the Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation Department for their support and contribution to the community in providing services and equipment to the various functions in partnership with the VBA.
Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Donates to Local Charities
For the last 16 years, the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) has been hosting their Community Thanksgiving Service along with participating congregations. The money raised from the service offering is then distributed to two local charities. This year’s recipients were Our Daily Bread Fairfax and The Committee for Helping Others.
Oberlin at Oakton Music Series on Jan. 25
On Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m., three students from Oberlin Conservatory will perform at the 15th annual Oberlin at Oakton music series in Oakton. The accomplished young artists include pianist San Jittakarn, violinist Mana Imaizumi, and flutist Katherine Ma, in collaboration with pianists Allison Freeman ’16 and Allie Su.
Pet Food and Adoption Center Opens at Reston’s Lake Anne
PetMac merges animal rescue and good nutrition in shop.
When PetMAC owner Cindy Williams moved her pet supply and adoption center to Reston’s Lake Anne, she took her business philosophy of community outreach and high-quality inventory to a lakeside shopping center abundant with small locally-owned businesses.
Spreading Holiday Cheer on Christmas Morning
These three "wise men" were spreading holiday cheer on Christmas morning by passing out free donuts, coffee and orange juice in front of Vienna Presbyterian Church (VPC).
Vienna Welcomes 2015
VBA Partners with Town for First Night Celebration
Thousands of revelers – of all ages – stepped out in the seasonally-chilly weather to celebrate New Year’s Eve along Church Street in Vienna. Sponsored by the Vienna Business Association and the Town of Vienna, the second annual First Night Vienna celebration took over five venues – tent and indoors - to offer non-stop family-friendly entertainment.
Remodeled Home Tour To Benefit Therapeutic Riding Program
Open house on Jan. 10 will help support disabled children and Wounded Warriors.
A tour of a recently remodeled Oakton home will benefit the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program, a 30-year-old non-profit that provides horseback riding experiences to children and adults with disabilities. The tour and networking event will be held at the home of Bill and Ginny Craig on Jan. 10, noon-4 p.m. Craig, who is also an avid rider, serves on riding program's board of directors.
2014 in Vienna: A Year in Review
Year of loss and successes.
This year started off on a sad note for the Vienna area. M. Jane Seeman, then mayor, died of lung cancer on Feb. 23, 2014, and the community mourned the loss of a friend and Vienna’s most dedicated supporter.
Dream Team Vienna Wins State Trophy
At the recent First Lego League VA/DC Robotics ChampionshipTournament, a team of sixth graders, named Dream Team Vienna, won the FLL Championship Research Project Award.
Food, Supplies for Children in Need in Vienna
Madison High language honor societies help those who go hungry.
Members of the Spanish and French Honor Societies at James Madison High School collected non-perishable foods to distribute to 20 children at Marshall Road Elementary School.
Oakton Resident Helps Older Cats Find Forever Homes
County shelter volunteer Stefani Sacripante maintains Facebook page dedicated to shelter pets.
Stefani Sacripante of Oakton is a trained chef teaching at Culinaria Cooking School, a mother of school-aged children, a college student in art history, and a volunteer with the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS)
Church Without Walls Finds Its Way
Church of the Apostles continues despite losing “The Meeting Place.”
Not all those who wander are lost. The Church of the Apostles has offices in Fairfax but it has held services in different locations since losing “The Meeting Place” in Pickett Road in 2012, where it had been since 1974.