Vienna Town Council
Seven candidates are running for six seats on the Vienna Town Council. Early voting is underway, and final Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Three of the seven candidates are incumbents: Chuck Anderson, Howard J. Springsteen and Ray Brill. Mayor Linda Colbert is running unopposed. All candidates run as Independents.
Battle of the Unbeatens
South Lakes carries on at 8-0
The South Lakes Seahawks and Madison Warhawks faced off on Friday, Oct. 20 for a battle of unbeatens. South Lakes was averaging 50 points a game and Madison averaging 30. But Friday night would be far lower scoring.
Holiday Decorating Contest Applications
Town of Vienna residents and businesses are encouraged to compete in this year’s “Shine Bright, Vienna” holiday decorating contest. Applications for the 2024 contest are now available online at www.viennava.gov/holiday or at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., SE.
Vienna Fall Native Tree Giveaway
Stop by the Vienna Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 28
Roll Up Your Sleeves- — Inova Needs Blood
McLean Volunteer Fire hosts blood drive this Friday
Inova Blood Services made an urgent request for blood type B on its Facebook page last week.
SPARC of Vienna Competes in Reston’s Cardboard Boat Regatta
FVCbank donates to SPARC.
SPARC clients become successful boatwrights.
New Hunter Mill Road Bridge Open in Vienna
Drivers on Hunter Mill Road (Route 674) no longer have to yield to oncoming traffic in order to cross Colvin Run, as the new two-lane bridge opened to traffic in both directions last week on Aug. 9.
Community Roundups
Sneak Peek at the McLean Design Guidelines, September 2023; Household Well Water Quality Testing Program- Mon. Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m.
From Aqualung at Wolftrap This Month, Ian Anderson’s Rock Flute Delivers
The flute is the core of Jethro Tull’s deep-sea diver sounds.
By Mike Salmon
Vienna Harper To Compete in Irish World Championships
12-year-old Learned to play by ear.
Veronica Sachse, 12 of Vienna, is heading to the world championships of traditional Irish music in Mullingar, Ireland.
Vienna Teen Intends to Plead Guilty
Cruz Colindres accused in Fairfax man’s death.
Vienna teen charged with killing a 20-year-old Fairfax man waived his right to that hearing.
Vienna Multicultural Festival
The Town of Vienna is preparing for the last event of Liberty Amendments Month, the Multicultural Festival, on Saturday, July 15, from 3-8:30 p.m. on the Vienna Town Green.
Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Continues Until July 17
The Town of Vienna is gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year, Liberty Amendments Month. This annual celebration of citizenship highlights local history and liberties as they relate to the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments, which granted equal citizenship rights and protections to people who were previously excluded from the U.S. Constitution. Age appropriate activities and events will be held throughout the month until July 17.