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Alas, Classic Wines of Great Falls has closed its doors. Tomme Casmay is a dear friend of ours and we’ll miss his writing and expertise in wines.

They moved, and what a studio! Check out the new studio of Fitness Together in Vienna, 8300 Boone Blvd. Just in time for “The Spring Slim Down.” Pop in and say hi to Rob and your new trainers.

Have you been to the new Potbelly on Westwood Drive? Just like downtown!

Vienna's Freeman Store and Museum, which is known for its role in our regions past and as polling place for the 1861 secession vote and living quarters for a Civil War infirmary has been officially recognized and joined on the National Register of Historic Places. A Vienna landmark on historic Church Street is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday noon to four.

Have you seen it yet? We have a brand new website up now. Visit www.VivaTysons.com
to see all of the new updates!

Speaking of dates, let’s not forget about the Annual “Viva Vienna” sponsored by The Rotary Club of Vienna. ViVa! Vienna! is a family and community oriented celebration of Memorial Day and the greater Vienna Community spirit. It emphasizes the historic area of Church Street, the Freeman House, the Town Green, the Old Vienna W&OD Railroad Station, and the Caboose as well as the park area of the WO&D Trail through Vienna. It provides amusement rides, food, and entertainment May 25th through May 27th. Entertainment starts Saturday evening and continues through Monday. Street vendors, crafters, professional and non-profit groups are open May 25th-27th, 10am to 6pm. There is fun, food and music for families and friends of all ages and over 50,000 people attended the event in 2012. ViVa! Vienna! is the major fund raising event for the Rotary Club of Vienna, VA, Inc.; All proceeds from ViVa! Vienna! benefit our community, nation and the world making them a better place for all of us. Please contact one of the following Rotary members for more information on sponsorships and booths. James Cudney: (703) 999-9306 james@cudney.org, Dan Anderson: (703) 727-6831 daniel.anderson@scouting.org, Brian Billett: (202) 302-4949 brianb@cs.net, Yasmine Bonilla (703) 371-3620 Yasmine.L.Bonilla@ampf.com, Mark Rogoff: (240) 338-0177 mrogoff@titleonegroup.com.

BJ’s coming to town! California's 250 seat restaurant and brew house headed our way, expect a late fall opening at 8027 Leesburg Pike.

Red Apron, considered one to the best in the meat curing business is open in Mosasic, as is Taylor Gourmet. Have you tried Puff’s Soda? Terrific!

Dollar Tree opening in Vienna near CVS in Cedar Park and Shop, and Curry Mantra, the famous award winning Indian restaurant opening as well.

Another Noufal is here, right in the heart of Halstead Square next to the new Dunkin Doughnuts and BlackFinn Ameripub near the Dunn Loring Metro on Gallows Rd.

Drs. Han and Ahn have taken over the offices of Dr. Mary Gharagozloo McLean. Same great staff and service!

I saw the sign a few weeks ago. CVS is coming to Leesburg Pike near Jared.

Think Bicycles! Can you believe we’re getting Tour de Tysons Bike Races! With special thanks from the folks at PS Office Parks, please save the date. Sunday, June 30 from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Check with the Partnership for more information.
www.tysonspartnership.com.

Vienna's Farmers Market will be moving to a new location this year and is still planning on offering fresh produce, herbs, pastries, coffee, seafood, and meats this summer. The new location will be on Center Street in the parking lot of the Faith Baptist Church, next to the Vienna Fire Station and Town Hall. The market is scheduled to open on May 4th and will include some new vendors including Caffe Amouri. For more information please visit www.viennafarmersmarket.com

After 25 years, the Vienna Quilt Shop, home of the “Quilt Doctor®,” will be moving, effective April 1, 2013. The new signature, “Quilt Shop of McLean” will be located at 6724 Curran Street ,
McLean, Virginia.

Classic cars come to Westwood! Gorgeous classic automobiles will be exhibited at Westwood Country Club on Sunday, June 23rd between 11am-2pm. The show is sponsored by the Chesapeak Bay Region of the Classic Car Club of America. All visitors are welcome. For more information or to join the Classic Car Club please call Rhea or Jerold Gilbert at 703.917.1452.

Neisha Thai Cuisine is closed temporarily until this summer and will be relocating to 8027 Leesburg Pike, Suite 110, Vienna (the Nordstrom Rack building) as soon as they open up again.

So, think silver. December and January will be electrified by Metro Silver Line operations. The Tysons Partnership will be promoting Silver Line-themed promos and events that will be suitable for every business. The Tysons Partnership Silver Ball Holiday Celebration will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 5:30-8:30pm. Stand-by for more details.

The Tysons Park System Master Plan is nearing completion. It’s plans include sports facilities, playgrounds, fitness zones, pet-oriented spaces, performance and event spaces and water features. Lucky us!

More Coffee? Ok, a new Caribou on Route 7 is coming. Look for more Caribou openings and surprises around our area.

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