Where will you be this time next week? Well, we hope you'll join Mayor Colbert and the Vienna Town Council for their annual Holiday Reception! This festive tradition takes place next Friday, Dec. 13, from 4-6 p.m. in the Chambers at Town Hall (127 Center St. S). See you there!

Help protect our local waterways! Keep an eye out for things like illegal dumping, contamination or sewer breaks. If you see anything unusual with a storm drain system, call Public Works at 703-255-6380. It's that easy! To learn more, visit bit.ly/tovstormwater. pic.x.com/W2sf5v82w4

Big night at the Cougar Den! Boys and girls basketball both won their matchups tonight in the doubleheader. Go Cougars! #WEAREOAKTON

Take the family out for a special holiday movie night next Friday, Dec. 13! Celebrate the season with a festive showing of everyone's favorite, "Elf" on the Community Center's big screen. Doors open at 6 p.m. and seats first come, first served. Details: www.viennava.gov/bigscree….

It's the time of year when we start thinking about how to thank the wonderful teachers in our lives. Forget the coffee mugs and check out our "10+ Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas for Teachers that Promote Arts-Based Learning in the Classroom." → allaccess.wolftrap.org/20… #TeacherTwitter

It's Quarterly Recycling Day here in Vienna! Bring your unwanted items down to Northside Property Yard (600 Mill St., NE) for recycling. The town accepts automotive waste, scrap metal, electronics, and rechargeable batteries. Details: www.viennava.gov/recyclin…. pic.x.com/IoawOqV34i

You don't have to go far to find unique finds for your loved ones this holiday season. Explore Vienna's local businesses this weekend and discover something special! #DiscovertheDifference. We'll see you around town this weekend! pic.x.com/GteJQUGSJi

Our second quarter Tutor-a-Thon was a huge success! Thanks to @ohsthecenter for hosting a great afternoon of learning together. Students reviewed: math from Algebra to Multivariable Calc, Chemistry, Physics, Biology & much more. We can’t wait for the next event! #WEAREOAKTON

Thanks to everyone who joined us at last night’s Town Hall! @SalimVASenate

Tiny Tots putting us (and hundreds of kids!) in the holiday spirit! pic.x.com/FxiDbpAyYY

Traffic Alert: The northbound lane of Cottage Street SW is closed due to a water main break at the intersection of Cottage Street SW and Tapawingo Road SW. Detours are in place on Tapawingo Road & Plum Street. The southbound lane of Cottage Street SW is open. Please use caution.

This #GivingTuesday I encourage you to please donate your time, talent and treasure to a nonprofit in your community. Not sure which one to support? Over the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many in my district. Here are some of my favorites:

Got junk? Recycle it at the next Quarterly Recycling Day event this Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Northside Property Yard (600 Mill St., NE). The Town accepts automotive waste, scrap metal, electronics (no TVs or computers), and batteries. Details: www.viennava.gov/recyclin….