Fallen Soldier Motorcade + Teaching Kids In Quarantine

Vienna VA

24 September, 2021

10:05 AM

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Happy Friday, people of Vienna! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know around Vienna today. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Vienna? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 69 Low: 50. Here are the top stories in Vienna today: Hearse of fallen service member killed in Afghanistan to pass through Fairfax County Friday (FOX 5 DC) Fairfax County teachers demand compensation for teaching kids in quarantine (FOX 5 DC) Environmental questions raised as Fairfax landfill converted to indoor ski center (WJLA) Reston Multicultural Festival invites attendees to "Discover the World" (Fairfaxtimes.com) Professional bull riders to compete in Fairfax | Arts & Entertainment (Fairfaxtimes.com) New Entertainment Venue Coming to Fairfax County (NBC4 Washington) 'We've been bleeding officers': Fairfax police union says officers need to be paid better (WJLA) George Mason University: Mason's Low COVID Case Counts Lead To Revised Surveillance Testing Strategy (Press Release Desk ) Shake Shack cooks up Mosaic District plans (Tysons Reporter) Fairfax County Public Schools: Fairfax County SAT Outcomes Stay Strong Despite Pandemic Testing Challenges (Press Release Desk ) Fairfax County Public Schools: Students From 16 FCPS High Schools Named National Merit Semifinalists (Press Release Desk ) Celebree School franchise location opens in Tysons (Tysons Reporter) Weekend Metro Shutdown To Affect NoVA Orange, Silver Line Riders (Vienna Patch) Today's Vienna Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Vienna! Today in Vienna: The Avett Brothers (7:30 PM) Vienna Patch Notebook Wolf Trap: "Three incredible female artists, one incredible night of music – @indigogirlsmusic and @anidifranco thrilled the audience with their blend of folk, rock, and pop! #WolfTrap #TheIndigoGirls #AniDiFranco" (Instagram) Wolf Trap: "Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁⁠ ⁠ Photo credit: @wolftrapNPS⁠ ⁠ #WolfTrap #FindYourPark #Fall #Autumn #HelloFall #FallLeaves #SweaterWeather #WashingtonDC #LoveVA" (Instagram) Vienna Woods Swim & Tennis Club: "Before we totally say farewell to summer 2021, I need to say thank you and goodbye 😢 to Tatiana Swinnerton. Tatiana has been an integral part of our staff for the past six years, and may be the lifeguard with the most saves of all time...." (Facebook) Wolf Trap: "Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth by discovering a new artist! Latin Grammy Award-winner Nella comes to The Barns at Wolf Trap this winter for an incredible evening of Spanish music. Listen to her angelic voice + get your tickets for the ..." (Instagram) Town of Vienna, VA - Government: "More than 150 volunteers were recognized for volunteerism last night during the Mayor's Hometown Heroes recognition program on the Town Green. Honorees included individuals and large community groups who volunteered countless hours to su..." (Facebook) Wolf Trap: "Experience a world of music at The Barns with Kayhan Kalhor, Masters of Hawaiian Music, Enter The Haggis, International Guitar Night, Nella, and more! 🎶 🌎 🐺 Link in bio to check out the lineup. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #WolfTrap #KayhanKalhor #Masters..." (Instagram) ArtsFairfax: "As we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month,  this week's ArtsFairfax spotlight celebrating the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people in Fairfax County goes to, Begoña Morton✨ About: Begoña Morton..." (Instagram) Colorectal Cancer Alliance: "Dr. Hitchins' 2019 research grant from the Alliance gave her the scientific progress she needed to prove her concept and compete for federal funding to develop a new screening test! That is a BIG deal because new screening guidelines jus..." (Facebook) Marshall Road Elementary School PTA: "Thanks to all who attended our Back to School Picnic! We were so happy to see so many families, teachers, and members of the community. Special thanks to Town of Vienna Police, Police Chief Morris, Officer Juan Vazquez, Town Mayor Linda ..." (Facebook) Wolf Trap: "Amazing night with @theavettbrothers. Let's do it again tomorrow! 🤩 #TheAvettBrothers #WolfTrap" (Instagram) Vienna Woods Swim & Tennis Club: "Off season lifeguard bonding.. notice the basketball players are wearing their guard suits 😂🥰. Vienna Woods once again proving these kids make lifelong friendships!" (Facebook) Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia: "Congratulations to our 2020 and 2021 Outstanding Volunteers recognized by the mayor and town of Vienna on 9/21/21. The spirit of volunteerism is a cornerstone to our program. Than you volunteers today and every day! #scnova #volunteer #t..." (Facebook) ArtsFairfax: "Are you an event organizer? ArtsFairfax invites emergency responders and event organizers to a 2-day workshop on how to safely present large programs, festivals, or mass gatherings. Both events are free, but registration is required and ..." (Instagram) Management Concepts: "Missed the event? Read the recap "Empowered Leadership at the AAFEA, Inc. Leadership Development Workshop" on our blog. https://blogs.managementconcepts.com/2021/09/23/empowered-leadership-at-the-aafea-leadership-development-workshop/" (Facebook) Marshall Road Elementary School PTA: "🎈 One more week in the SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!! 🎈 Join the PTA in the month of September and be entered into a raffle to win a MRES beanie! Join here: https://marshallroadpta.member... An annual membership is $15 for one ..." (Facebook) Tysons: "Just announced! Adult (18+) Learn to Ride 🚴‍♀️ 🚴 class Sunday, October 10 @10:00 AM at #Tysons Corner Center. Cost is $10 for people who live and/or work in Fairfax County. Bicycle and helmet rental provided for each participant. Acces..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Fairfax Christian School — Give Your Child a Competitive Advantage (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Big Book Sale at Great Falls Library! (September 24) Thrift Store Closing (September 25) Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (September 26) Traveling Players presents The Blue Monster (September 26) Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (September 27) Voter Registration Drive - League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (September 28) Acting Classes for Homeschoolers (September 28) Ayuda Benefit Dinner - 1 Night Only / National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 29) Christchurch School Meet & Greet/Information Session (September 29) Shadowalk Manor Downsizing, Online Auction (September 30) Add your event Gigs & services: Remote Marketing Assistance Needed (Details) Add your gig or service Housing: The Mighty 1,054 sqft Rivercrest Townhome Potomac Falls, Sterling (Details) Add your listing Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you next week! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Emily Leayman About me: Emily Leayman is your local Patch editor for Alexandria, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County, Virginia. Before joining Patch, she has reported on local and national news in Washington, DC and Pennsylvania. A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, she lives in Falls Church. In her free time, she volunteers with a dog rescue, watches hockey and frequents local coffee shops. Contact Emily with story ideas at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @emilyleayman. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Vienna Daily? You can email me at [email protected].