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Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
Vienna and McLean: Celebrating the Persian New Year
The Nowruz Festival will be held Sunday, March 13 at Tysons Corner Center.
Following 3,000 years of customs and traditions, the colorful Nowruz Festival -- the Persian New Year celebration -- will be held on Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairfax Connector Considering Service Changes, Seeks Public Input
Fairfax Connector is proposing service changes for implementation in June 2016.
Fairfax County Arts Council Awards Grants to Arts Organizations
The Arts Council of Fairfax County has awarded $379,125 in operating support grants to 44 nonprofit arts organizations in Fairfax County.
“A Fairfax Nutcracker” Presented by Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet Company
Two venerable Fairfax County performing arts institutions are joining forces for a singular holiday season experience for the whole family.
Week in Vienna
Missing man, farmers markets, bike lanes, town council meeting and police.
Marshall Academy CyberPatriots Advance to the National Competition
Students from Marshall, a Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Academy, are advancing to the national round of the annual CyberPatriot Competition. They are doing so after two teams were awarded first and third place in the state competition, and after a long day of regional competition that took place on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Christmas Cheer Shared At Herndon Police Station
HPD, Herndon FOP and community provide children with presents.
”I think this is a great example of what communities do, we help each other out,” said Town of Herndon Vice Mayor Jennifer K. Baker. Baker was at Herndon Police Department on Saturday, Dec. 20 for the annual Cops & Kids outreach event.
Reston’s Phase II Introduced
No plans made yet, said district supervisor.
Reston’s Phase II of its Master Plan is underway.
Taste of Reston Returns to Town Center
Thousands expected at 24th annual event.
Get the knife and fork ready.
‘Bands for Bikes’
Cooper eighth graders organize ‘Bands for Bikes’ concert.
Wheels to Africa is a youth-led all volunteer 501c(3) that collects used bikes for the needy. Now a college freshman, Winston Duncan founded this organization when he was just 10 years old. During a trip to Africa with his mom, a Winston was struck by the distances children had to walk for basic needs like food and water. He decided to take action. Since 2005, over 5,000 bikes have been donated to children in African villages.
Loving Pi and Pie
The 16-year-old McLean resident Kira Becker created a video about why students and teachers love Pi Day.
March 14 means two important things to both students and math geeks: a time to recite the digits of pi and eat even more pie.
Reston Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Keynote address by Tamika Mallory, Co-chair, 2017 Women’s March on Washington.
Upcoming Year in Lee District
There are some big changes coming to Lee District, which will make this an even more amazing place to live!
Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Awards $16k to Student Athletes
TC, Bishop Ireton among honorees.
The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club has awarded $16,000 in scholarships to eight high school student athletes for exemplary performance in athletics and academics.
Bikes Hot Items During Time of COVID-19 in Potomac
The rumor is true, it’s hard to find a good new bike – at a reasonable price.
From Parking Lot to Activity Space in Fairfax City
City to hold Park(ing) Day outside the mall.
Turning an ordinary parking lot into a space for outdoor fun and activities, Fairfax City will hold its second annual Park(ing) Day, next Friday, Sept. 18.
Coats for Kids in Mount Vernon
Firefighters and Friends give away 3,000 new coats
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief John Butler joined volunteers at Penn Daw Fire Station 11 Oct. 29 to organize and distribute thousands of new winter coats for children in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue annual coat drive.
Off To The Races in Great Falls
Great Falls recently staged a pandemic version of a Derby: ladies in big hats, a sunny sky, six races with thirteen horses apiece, and big prizes for the winners.