For 15 years, Antioch Christian Church in Vienna has been celebrating Passover with the Jewish community.

Passover Seder, ("order, arrangement"), is a Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.  

While the church is Christian, it says it has welcoming members with diverse backgrounds -- like Karen Holley, a church member who was raised Jewish and first brought the seder dinner tradition to Antioch. She acted as chef for the annual service  Thursday night, which also marked Christianity's Maundy or Holy Thursday, the commemoration of  Jesus' Last Supper.

"Even though we're not Jewish, we're Christian,  understanding the components of [Passover] is very important because ... it's like knowing your grandparents, and what they had gone through," said the church's Rev. Randy Beeman, who led prayer at the seder.

For a glimpse inside the service, click on the video player in the media window above.

NEWS

Friday, on Earth Day, Rep. Jim Moran (D-8th) said he would introduce H.R. 1628, the Trash Reduction Act. The bill would impose a five-cent retail tax on disposable carryout bags at grocery and convenience stores and would provide a one-cent tax incentive for every recycled bag for businesses that set up their own recycling programs.“The Trash Reduction Act will provide individuals the ability to help the environment on a daily basis," said Moran, who represents the Wolf Trap part of Vienna.

Patch compiled video clips of Town Council Candidates discussing town issues in community-sponsored forums. Watch as they discuss Traffic Control, Bike Routes, and a "More Attractive" Maple Avenue.  They also talked the town's cell tower code, noise ordinance and city status.

International Drive was shut down for the better part of Wednesday, as Dominion Power Crews repaired a utility pole after its cross bars were damaged when an insulator shorted out. The outage took out the lights at the intersection of International Drive and Chain Bridge Road, and also closed several lights to go out along Maple Avenue in Vienna.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sharon Bulova gave a tour of the county’s preferred Dulles Airport Metro station alternative to a group of journalists on Wednesday.

Both Fairfax and Loudoun counties, as well as the Commonwealth of Virginia, have expressed their preferred option for the station would be to build it at the daily parking garage across from the main terminal, Bulova said. Last week the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board chose to construct the location underground in front of the main terminal. Click here to watch a video of part of the tour.

Congressman Frank Wolf clashed with union workers at a press conference, on Monday, where he said he wants MWAA to reverse its decision to build an underground rail station at Dulles Airport.

This week's Police Log: "Blocking The Box" and Cut-Through Enforcement, 13-year-old Injured By BB Gun

Community/Arts

Looking for something to do with the family this week? Take a look at our picks in the Grab and Go Kids Planner: 4/22 to 4/28.

To many, Hunter Mill Road is nothing but a traffic headache during rush hour. But to history buffs, it's a haven for stories of the Hunter Mill Corridor's past, much of which is tied to the Civil War because it served as a major roadway for both Union and Confederate armies. The road saw guerilla warfare, families fleeing for safety and the decimation of its farmland. It endured the "Gray Ghost," the execution of a reverend and troops occupying family homes. In April, the 150th anniversary month of those first shots fired in April 1861, Patch takes a look back at the rich history of the road.

Vienna's Arbor Day Celebration this year was marked by a special anniversary: the 10th consecutive year it was recognized as a Tree City USA Community. Watch the video to catch a glimpse of the celebration.

As gas prices continue to rise, parents weigh in on how To plan around high gas prices.

Do you have opinions about where bike routes should be in Vienna? The town's Bike Advisory Committee wants your input.

Former Marine Trace Jenkins found a niche in the tax business he brought to Vienna.  The owner of the new Liberty Tax Franchise -- best known for its friendly, waving employees dressed up like Statues of Liberty along Maple Avenue -- just completed his first tax season.

Thirteen runners from Vienna tackled the Boston Marathon on Monday — one of the toughest courses in the sport worldwide.

Our bike columnist gave a guide to  bike rides in and around Vienna.

This week's Frugal Family deals include bargains on meals, ice cream and cereal. 

The Ultimate MC Challenge Part III came To Jammin' Java on Saturday.

Schools

Gov. Bob McDonnell has announced a salary bonus plan to help attract and retain teachers at low-performing, hard-to-staff schools. The Performance-Pay Incentives initiative will give $3 million in state funding to teachers in designated schools who earn exemplary ratings during the 2011-2012 school year. A teacher could receive a reward of up to $5,000. The governor said teachers at 169 schools in 57 schools divisions across the state -- including Vienna's Kilmer Center -- will be eligible for the program.

Patch spent  five minutes with Pat Hynes, the past PTA president of Louise Archer Elementary, and five minutes with RA President Kathleen Driscoll McKee, two candidates seeking the Hunter Mill Democrats endorsement next month for the Hunter Mill District Seat on the Fairfax County School Board.

Madison Coach Reflects On 30-year FCPS Career, Hands Program To Alumnus

PatchCast:

Monday April 18: Suspicious Package in Alexandria, Lee District Sprayground, and 'Twilight' Convention

Tuesday April 19: President Obama Visits Annandale

Wednesday April 20  Electrical Fire Snarls Traffic, School Goes Paperless, and Passover Seder

Thursday April 21: Playground Fire Sparks Investigation, Harris Teeter Considers Old Town Site, Vienna Is Tree City USA

Friday April 22: WWE Wrestler Has Burke Connection, TLC Calls on Local Stylist, Mom Is Activist After Son's Death