It's 'shaping up' to be a great time at this spring's Bowman House Pottery Show and Sale! Stop by the Bowman House, 211 Center St. S, anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 to see handmade pottery. For more information, call 703-255-6360.

You're invited to the tastiest event around, Taste of Vienna! Head to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department's parking lot Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. for tons of food, drinks, live entertainment, and kid activities. To learn more, visit tasteofvienna.com.

What do walking, playing pickleball, and cleaning out your garage all have in common? Well, all those activities require movement! And funny enough, that's the only requirement to participate in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge! Sign up to participate today: viennava.gov/fitness.

Time to clean out those medicine cabinets! Mark your calendar for 'Drug Take Back Day' and get rid of expired and unused medications safely and anonymously at the Vienna Police Department next Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: bit.ly/VPDDrugTakeBack.

Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day by planting trees in Town! Join Girl Scouts at Vienna's Arbor Day Ceremony at 5 p.m., Friday, April 26 at the East Creek Trail. Then, help plant 75 native trees at the same location at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Details: viennava.gov/arborday.

After all of the excitement at the CSC Green Expo, you won't need to count sheep to fall asleep! Who would have thought VCC would make for such a great 'field?' Then, a whole world of green tips and resources awaited folks inside. Thanks to everyone who attended this year's expo!

The curtain goes up on Vienna Theatre Company's opening show of “The 39 Steps' tomorrow, April 19, at 8 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. Make plans for a night of twists and turns that have you on the edge of your seat! For showtimes & tickets, visit viennava.gov/theatre.

Heads up pickleballers! Drop in pickleball is cancelled tonight, April 18, at the Vienna Community Center for the Green Expo. The next drop in pickleball is tomorrow, April 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. You can find the full schedule here: viennava.gov/opengym.

Green adventures await at the CSC Green Expo! Enjoy live animals (including ewes and lambs), get tips on green living and learn about sustainable practices from experts tonight, April 18, from 7-9 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. Don't miss it! More: bit.ly/TOVGreenExpo.

We'd say the Church Street of today looks just a *tad* different than it did a few decades ago. Here's a shot of one of the most iconic streets in Town. We're not sure when this photo was taken so tell us what year you think this photo is from below! #WayBackWednesday

Congratulations to Town of Vienna Police Sergeant Pete Elias, Parks and Recreation Administration Assistant Joy Harrington, and Vienna VFD Jessica Mesich for receiving this year’s M. Jane Seeman “Service Above Self” Award! The Rotary Club of Vienna presented the awards at 'Town of Vienna Day!'

Another Mayor's Volunteer Reception is in the books! Last night’s event was filled with the spirit of generosity. Thanks to everyone who attended, to the Vienna Jammers for the live entertainment, and a special thank you to Vienna's deserving volunteers for all their hard work!

Liberty Amendments Month's 'Our American Stories' is back, and we want to hear your story! Don't know where to start?Get a little help with storytelling workshops at the Vienna Community Center:

1. April 25, 2-4 p.m.
2. April 30, 7-9 p.m.

Details: viennava.gov/story.

#cscgreentipoftheweek Beware tree trimmers who go door-to-door offering to prune your trees. They may remove living wood or top healthy trees that may not survive. Say no to the solicitor and yes only to a company with good reviews, an arborist on staff and free consultations.

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, which took the lives of 32 people. All flags are flying at half-staff on this somber day of remembrance in honor of the victims and their families. Our hearts are with the Virginia Tech community. #VTWeRemember

Update: Work to raze the Annex is officially underway with the first day of demolition complete. Crews started work this morning and have already made good progress. The work will take place Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and is expected to be complete at the end of May.

You don't want to miss out on celebrating some of Vienna's very best at the Mayor's Volunteer Reception! Head to the VVFD (400 Center St. S) at 7 p.m. tomorrow, April 16, as Mayor Colbert highlights and honors local volunteers for their service to the community. See you there!

Please disregard any mentions of a FY25 budget public hearing scheduled for today, April 15, in the Town Calendar or in previous Vienna Happening newsletters. There is no public hearing for the budget scheduled for today. Questions? Call 703-255-6330. Pardon our mistake!

Traffic Reminder: There is no through traffic allowed on Beulah Road NE between Church Street and Ayr Hill Avenue due to the construction of a sidewalk project. Traffic is being detoured and the work takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Questions? Call (703) 255-6380.

Plant guidance, money-saving tips, giveaways and expert sustainability practices are what's in store at the CSC Green Expo on Thursday, April 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center! Did we mention the live animals? To learn more, visit viennava.gov/expo.