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October 29, 2009
What Happened to the Halloween Parade? Comments (6)
Anybody?
September 24, 2009
Come Retire to Vienna .... Comments (8)
Vienna Makes Ranking of Best Places for Healthy Retirement
September 24, 2009
The Town of Vienna has been ranked 19th on a new Money magazine ranking of “Best Places for a Healthy Retirement.” It was the only Virginia jurisdiction to make the list.
Researchers looked at longevity, access to health care and “opportunities for an active lifestyle” in ranking communities, town officials said.
“The fit residents of this D.C. suburb stroll from their homes into town for an evening in Vienna’s charming downtown,” the magazine noted in its evalution. “Washington’s museums, restaurants and other activities are only 12 miles away, yet Vienna boasts plenty of its own cultural offerings.”
The survey ranked Anaheim, Calif., as the top place to spend a healthy retirement. Rounding out the top 5 were North Hempstead, N.Y.; Fort Lee, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; and Downers Grove, Ill.
September 24, 2009
The Town of Vienna has been ranked 19th on a new Money magazine ranking of “Best Places for a Healthy Retirement.” It was the only Virginia jurisdiction to make the list.
Researchers looked at longevity, access to health care and “opportunities for an active lifestyle” in ranking communities, town officials said.
“The fit residents of this D.C. suburb stroll from their homes into town for an evening in Vienna’s charming downtown,” the magazine noted in its evalution. “Washington’s museums, restaurants and other activities are only 12 miles away, yet Vienna boasts plenty of its own cultural offerings.”
The survey ranked Anaheim, Calif., as the top place to spend a healthy retirement. Rounding out the top 5 were North Hempstead, N.Y.; Fort Lee, N.J.; Yonkers, N.Y.; and Downers Grove, Ill.
September 23, 2009
Today: "Our Nest is Best!" Comments (10)
Six months ago:
But, as things have unfolded, JP and I have made the choice to leave Vienna for Richmond, where we have (shockingly) purchased a 100 year old home in the old historic Fan District.
We feel that we can both work much more effectively in a new and different environment.
Mixed use, ecclectic zoning, numerous cafes, pubs and galleries, narrow streets, generous sidewalks, pocket parks with scheduled events, close-in mom and pop shopping, a $1.99 movie theatre with a genuine Wurlitzer, traffic and parking permits in place...Pretty much all the things we had hoped Vienna could become, but now realize it cannot.
We'll miss you guys terribly, and invite each and every one of you to celebrate our new nest in the heart of Richmond!
August 06, 2009
Back to the Usual PATHETIC Halloween Parade Themes ... Comments (29)
Halloween is for the kids NOT for Vienna busy bodies or politicians. Last year they actually got it right and, yet, here we are back to this:
Halloween Parade Will Celebrate Vienna Community Service [SERIOUSLY?!]Do you love a parade? Then the Vienna Halloween Parade Committee wants you! Join in planning for the 63rd annual parade, or help out on parade night, October 2.
For more information, call parade chairman Rebecca Diamond at 703-463-4241 or e-mail rdiamond1@cox.net.
The theme of this year's parade is "Vienna Celebrating Community Service," and the Grand Marshal will be former Town Council member Maud Robinson, longtime Vienna resident and community volunteer.
Entry application forms and information about the parade can be downloaded from the Town's Website, www.viennava.gov, or call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360. The entry deadline is Wednesday, September 30. Because space is limited to the first 90 approved applicants, the parade may fill before the entry deadline. Completed applications do not guarantee entrance.
June 06, 2008
Vienna Is for Cat Lovers Comments (2)
VIENNA, Va. (AP) - Authorities have removed more than 40 cats from a home in Vienna.
Officials with the Humane Society in Front Royal asked police to check on the home after a woman recently brought dozens of cats to their facility to be spayed or neutered.
Animal control officers found 47 cats inside the home on Nelson Drive. Police say cat excrement and litter was spread throughout the home; a deceased cat also was found.
Police say 30-year-old Anisa Mustafa was issued a summons Friday for improper care of animals. She faces a maximum fine of $250.
Vienna police spokesman Bill Murray says most of the cats were taken to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. He says many of the cats have been adopted, but 19 had to be euthanized.
(Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.)
