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rise Valley Drive in Reston. Franchise Fair Tickets cost $35, $49 at the door. Regis- ter at www.capitalfranchiseshow.com. For To Explore ‘Being questions, contact Heather Rosen at 703- Your Own Boss’ 291-0939 or [email protected]. FranNet of Virginia’s Capital Area Fran- chise Fair, the annual learning event held Networking Mixer in partnership with the Community Busi- ness Partnership, provides help and educa- At Hidden Creek tion for entrepreneurs interested in explor- ing franchise ownership options that best Country Club fit their financial, professional and personal Savvy Business Network teams up with goals. Women on Course to host a Networking Experts, lenders and a dozen franchisors Mixer on Sunday, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. from various industries will discuss: the best at Hidden Creek Country Club, 1711 Club- franchise fit, trends, the franchise business house Road, Reston. Play the 19th hole and model, local regulations, and funding a enjoy the benefits of the golf lifestyle with- franchise. FranNet of Virginia is a franchise out swinging a club. Join the mixer to net- matchmaking service that provides educa- work with like-minded women including tional seminars and free individual coun- brunch, a fashion show and shopping finds seling to entrepreneurs through SCORE and from a variety of lifestyle vendors. This the Virginia Small Business Development event welcomes the first 50 people who Centers; private employers; career counsel- RSVP. Payment is required in advance to ing agencies; government agencies; and confirm reservation. Vendor opportunities local military bases. available. Contact Meryl at Franchise Fair will be held on Monday, [email protected] or Yes Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Reston Kirkman at [email protected] to re- Association Conference Center, 12001 Sun- serve space. Faith Notes

Faith Notes are for announcements and events in Bible-based sermons and uplifting music. Call 703- the faith community, including special holiday ser- 599-3527 or visit vices. Send to [email protected]. www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org. Deadline is Thursday. Epiphany United Methodist Preschool, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 1700 Wain- 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. in Vienna, is now wright Drive, Reston, holds Sunday services at 8 enrolling 3- to 4-year-old students. Call 703-938- a.m., 10 a.m. and contemporary service at 5 p.m. 2391 or visit www.epiphanypreschool.com. during the summer. Nursery, Sunday school and adult education Washington Plaza Baptist Church will available. Call 703-437-6530 or visit www.stannes- hold Adult Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at reston.org. Lake Anne Village Center. The group is studying the Gospel of Mark. Ser- HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers a vari- vices follow at 11 a.m. ety of free bereavement support groups, meeting on a weekly basis. Call 703-941-7000 or visit St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church needs knit- www.havenofnova.org for schedules and registra- ters the first and third Wednesdays of the month tion information. at 7 p.m., at 432 Van Buren St., Herndon. The church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry is offering free knit- The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of ting instruction while providing shawls, blankets Herndon invites the community to join them for and other knitted items for people in need. No cost praise and worship followed by a stirring message and yarn can be provided. Email shawl@saint- from the Word of God on Sundays starting at 8:30 timothys.org or visit the Pastoral Care page at and 10:30 a.m. (with Sunday school at 7:30 and www.saint-timothys.org. 9:30 a.m.). Visit www.mtpleasantbaptist.org or call 703-793-1196. Nondenominational Christian business- men meet for prayer, Biblical discussion and The Jewish Federation of Greater Wash- fellowship 7 p.m. ington and the Jewish Outreach Institute Fridays at Anita’s, 1051 Elden St., Herndon and offer the Mothers/Parents Circle, an umbrella of noon Thursdays at 555 Grove St., Suite 200, free educational events and resources. Jewish ritu- Herndon. Call 703-795-1257. als, ethics and the creation of a Jewish home, regular meetings and group Shabbats and holidays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Participants include Sha’are Shalom, Congregation Dranesville Road, Herndon, has Sunday worship Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and the Jew- services at 10 a.m. during the summer. Nursery and ish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Visit childcare are provided starting at 8 a.m. until the ShalomDC.org. end of the service. Call 703-437-5500 or visit www.trinityherndon.org. Hope Fellowship Church will temporarily be meeting at Hyatt Place, 21481 Ridgetop Circle, Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, Unitarian Sterling. Sunday worship services are Sundays at Universalist Church, 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., a Bible Study is on Wednes- holds weekly classes starting Sept. 12, Thursdays days at 7:30 p.m. and a weekly prayer conference 7:30-8:30 p.m., for the general public which use call is Thursdays at 9 p.m. Buddhist teachings to practice meditation. $12 or The public is invited to join a Bible believing, $6 for students, seniors and unemployed. Call 202- multi-ethnic/multi-cultural congregation, with 986-2257 or visit www.meditation-dc.org. School Notes

Send school notes to north@connection University (Nashville, Tenn.) history. newspapers.com by noon on Friday. Jenna Hirshfeld, of Reston, has earned a Collin Hanley, of Reston, traveled to Pine spot on the Worcester (Mass.) Polytechnic In- Ridge, South Dakota this summer as part of the stitute women’s soccer roster. largest group of student travelers in Belmont

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The 8K Race and 2K Walk and Fun run Saturday in Tim Susco’s memory Caroline Penalva, a scientist and Jessica Barker, a veterinarian, both at South Lakes High School started off with a bang as runners took to from D.C. attended the 8K Race and 2K Walk and Fun run Saturday in the road for a $200 dollar first place prize. Tim Susco’s memory at South Lakes High School. Annual 8K Race at South Lakes High comme- Running, Walking to Heal morates Reston runner lost to brain aneurism.

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eston resident, Tom Susco broke down in tears at the annual 8K RRace and 2K Walk/Fun Run at South lakes High School Satur- day when his wife handed him a photo of a smiling child who had just been lost to a brain aneurism. The child’s family had at- tended the race that morning in his memory. “This race is about support for those who have lost loved ones to a brain aneurism,” said Nancy Susco, Tim Susco’s mother. The race is held each year in memory of her son, Tim Susco, who died in 2007 of a brain aneurism at age 26. Tim Susco was an avid runner, track and field member and student at South Lakes High School in Reston. He was also an organ donor. “We talked about this some time before From left: Joel Susco, Tim’s uncle; Agnes Susco, he died. His heart and lungs went to a man Tim’s grandmother; and Barbara Susco, grand- from Hawaii and the liver was split between Tim Susco’s parents, Nancy and Tom Susco at The 8K aunt were also present at the 8K Race and 2K two people, one from California and one Race and 2K Walk and Fun run Saturday in their Walk and Fun run Saturday in Tim Susco’s from Arizona,” said Tom Susco. son’s memory at South Lakes High School. memory at South Lakes High School. Agnes Susco, Tim’s grandmother; Joel said. This is her third year running. Susco, his uncle; and Barbara Susco, his First place for the 8K run is $200, second grand-aunt were also present at the race. place is $100, and third place is $50. “We are here to support our family and “A lot of the times what happens is the our nephew who passed away,” said Bar- winners just donate the prize back to us bara Susco. “We’ve done this for the past because it’s such a good cause,” said Tom 10 years and it’s our family reunion,” she Susco. said. “Because of the popularity of the race, other groups who have lost family mem- Ten years later high school bers to brain aneurism have come together, friends of Tim Susco are still it’s a healing moment” said Barbara Susco. coming to the 8K Race and 2K Turnout for the event numbered in the Walk and Fun run Saturday in hundreds as groups of racers in matching Tim Susco’s memory at South t-shirts with different causes and in memory Lakes High School. Here a of different people. family marches to the race to Jessica Barker, a veterinarian from D.C. represent their lost friend. ran in the 8K race for her sister who had a brain aneurism and needed brain surgery. Photos by “It’s an important cause and a beautiful, Colin Stoecker well-organized run for an amazing group The Connection of people. It’s a good thing all around,” she www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 3 Opinion Reston

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David Griffin Never Armed Enough! County Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum into some peaceful art symbols. As disturbing to me Should [email protected] State Delegate (D-36) as the military-style weapons offered as prizes was the language in the letter telling me why I should Welcome Editor & Publisher uch to my dismay last not just enter the sweepstakes but why I should join Mary Kimm week I received in the the NRA. Not a single mention was made that I might [email protected] M Short-term @MaryKimm mail an enve-lope be a hobbyist, I might like hunting, I might be a with the return address of the Na- marksman, etc. The entire pitch was about the threat Rentals Executive Vice President tional Rifle Association of of the government taking away people’s guns. Jerry Vernon To the Editor: 703-549-0004 America headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. I knew im- “NRA needs you as a fighting, card-carrying mem- At a public hearing on [email protected] mediately it was not a letter admonishing me for ber more than ever before…That’s because the Sec- Sept. 5 in Reston, Fairfax regularly taking part in the vigil to end gun violence ond Amendment is the one freedom that gives you Editor in Chief County residents voiced their held in front of their office on the 14th of each month. and me the power to protect every other freedom in Steven Mauren concerns and requests re- Managing Editor No, the colorful envelope had our Bill of Rights…And because of gun owners like Commentary garding the county’s efforts Kemal Kurspahic two dozen pictures of various you, NRA has beaten back hundreds of attacks on Art/Design: to draft regulations govern- rifles, handguns, and what I call our rights, from gun licensing to gun rationing, taxes Laurence Foong, John Heinly, ing short-term rentals Ali Khaligh machine guns. I was urged to open the envelope to and surtaxes on guns and ammo, ammo bans, gun (STRs). Through various Production Manager: take part in the “exciting NRA sweepstakes.” With bans, bans on gun shows and more…” Geovani Flores home-sharing platforms the usual disclaimer that I did not have to join the Despite the rhetoric in the mailer, the reality I see (e.g., Airbnb and Vacation NRA in order to win, the flyer announced in a list is drastically different than Mr. LaPierre described Special Assistant to the Publisher Rental by Owner), Jeanne Theismann with pictures that the first prize in the sweepstakes in his letter. The U.S. Congress is currently debating homeowners can offer spare [email protected] was “12 World-Class Firearms” including four pis- the “Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhance- @TheismannMedia couches, rooms, and even tols, four rifle/shotguns, and four other firearms that ment Act of 2017” which among other provisions entire homes or apartments looked like military weapons to me. Second prize would allow the use of armor-piercing bullets and to visitors coming to the area CIRCULATION was nine such guns, and third prize was seven super ease the importation of foreign-made assault rifles. [email protected] as a way to make extra in- firearms! If I did not choose to take the guns, I could One of its very frightening provisions would allow come. substitute a “trophy bull elk hunt in New Mexico; a the use of silencers on guns. Proponents argue that Residents’ opinions, fears, bison, bird, and deer hunt in North Dakota, or a black gun users’ ears can be harmed by the sound. What and experiences with and bear hunt in Ontario.” If I entered the sweepstakes about the practice in industry of having ear plugs or about STRs ranged across by Oct. 31, I would be “eligible for a chance to win a ear coverings. Imagine the slaughter a terrorist could the spectrum. Opposers of top-of-the-line LaRue Tactical Rifle and 7,200 rounds do with a silenced gun! STRs cited all the potential of ammo!” Needless to say I will not be entering the For some it seems that we are never armed enough. bad things that STRs can sweepstakes although I was tempted to so that if I I believe that opinion is more of a threat to our soci- bring to a neighborhood. We won I could have the guns melted down and turned ety than are common-sense gun safety measures. See Letters, Page 5 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 4 people from all over the world. heard stories about wild parties, screech- We’re an international household and ing cars in the middle of the night, and a travelers ourselves, so Airbnb has been a lost sense of community. Supporters of STRs perfect fit as hosts and guests. Several told stories about how they are able to pay guests have told us that without the their mortgage thanks to the ability to rent affordability of Airbnb, they wouldn’t have spare rooms. Families suffering from job loss been able to come here for events such as and single parents can stay in their homes weddings, funerals, and symposiums, or to because of STRs, which, despite being cur- visit the area. All of our guests seek a more rently illegal in Fairfax County, they do any- personable local experience, something a way. hotel could never offer. Many of our guests Many of those at the hearing who spoke have told us they wouldn’t — or couldn’t against STRs were older, 60s+, while those — have come to Herndon if they had to pay in favor were largely younger than 60s. for a hotel. Could the range of opinion be generational? As hosts, we are ambassadors for (Raise your hand if you like change.) Ac- Herndon and the surrounding area. We cording to the county representatives, re- guide guests toward local restaurants, sults from a survey showed some opposed shops, and sites of interest. Our guests at all costs, some in favor with no regula- spend money here. The money we earn goes tion, and many somewhere in between. The right back into our home. The extra income reality is, those on either extreme of the has helped us pay for home improvements, opinion spectrum will not get their way. such as new windows, a new roof, and en- Regardless how you feel about it, the shar- hanced landscaping. All these things ben- ing economy is here to stay, and the county efit our neighborhood by helping to increase will regulate it. property values. Our neighbors’ right to the Before moving to the Town of Herndon, safe and peaceful enjoyment of their prop- my husband and I lived in an unincorpo- erty is paramount. If any of our guests ever rated section of the county. Thirty percent violated that right, we’d ask them to leave of the 264 townhomes in our community immediately. Airbnb backs us up on this. were rentals. Many times over the 13 years So far, our guests have been fantastic; sev- we lived there, I called the police with noise eral are repeat visitors. Most of our neigh- complaints. I also served on the HOA, which bors don’t even know we’re hosts. In other meant having to listen to plenty of the typi- words, we are exactly the type of STR en- cal complaints about renters (noisy, hoggers trepreneurs Fairfax County should support. of parking spaces, trashers of property) as We are willing to be regulated in order that well as having to enforce HOA rules that STRs do not become a problem for others renters never seemed to get right. Most of in the area. Yes, there are rogue players out their ignorance could be pinned to their there, and they should be stopped for a lot landlords who failed to inform their ten- of reasons. We’re willing to pay a modest ants about the rules. These same concerns and fair fee to support regulation. were raised by the STR opposers. Their com- Because we live in the Town of Herndon, plaints are valid except that their experi- we are currently operating legally (we’re ences were with long-term renters, not not subjected to the County’s prohibition STRs. It would be easy to dump all renters on STRs). But Herndon is drafting regula- into the same boat and send them down tions and likely watching how the county Bad Creek; however, that would be unfair. handles this. Not all renters engage in annoying or de- So we’d like the County and Town to con- structive behaviors, yet some homeowners sider the benefits that people like us bring surely do. So to oppose STRs simply because to the community and region. STRs are not some renters are undesirable doesn’t hold all alike, which means a one-size-fits-all law water. At the same time, who wants to live won’t suffice. It will take careful crafting to in a neighborhood flooded with STRs where ensure protection of our communities you never know who your neighbor is go- against those who have no interests here ing to be from week to week? other than to make as much money as pos- We moved to Herndon a couple of years sible while allowing entrepreneurs to oper- ago, buying a house with two spare rooms ate responsibly and respectfully so that and a spare bathroom. We don’t need that STRs enhance our communities. space, yet it would be a shame to let it go unused. For us, Airbnb is an opportunity to Sarah Snyder earn extra income while also getting to meet Herndon

land endorse a movement founded on Confederate white supremacy. We will never solve our community’s problems if an entire group Symbols of citizens is alienated or feels targeted for discrimination. Belong in Museums Confederate symbols belong in muse- To the Editor: ums and on private property, and the White supremacists incited deadly vio- time has long passed to move the John lence in Charlottesville, Va. in defense of Quincy Marr monument to an appropri- a Confederate monument. We must show ate place. Our community should figure the country that Fairfax County gives no out how to remove the monument and safe harbor to such hatred. Let’s remove act on it. the John Quincy Marr monument in Clare Bennett Fairfax. Confederate symbols on public Vienna www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 5 Education●Learning●Fun New Year, New Teacher

How to identify effective teachers. By Marilyn Campbell

s a new school year got underway Athis month, Sebla Tobin, a family therapist in Rockville, Md., noticed an uptick in the number of her patients who are parents, expressing concern about the teachers their children had been assigned. “So many parents are leery of new teach- Honor Guard of Cadets raises a ceremonial National Ensign at ers or teachers who are young,” she said. “I Herndon’s main flag pole. encourage them to give the teacher a chance before passing judgment and marching into the principal’s office to ask for a different teacher. Just because a teacher graduated Sept. 11 Commemoration from college last spring doesn’t mean that they won’t effective. And a teacher who’s been in the classroom for 20 years may be Held at Herndon High jaded and grumpy.” erndon High School Navy trators looked on as an Honor Guard of Teacher effectiveness is a concern among JROTC cadets commemo- Cadets raised a ceremonial National parents as the school year gets underway, H rated the 9/11 anniversary, by Ensign at Herndon’s main flag pole. says Tobin, and she points to research which holding a special ceremony in the front Herndon’s Principal, Dr. Liz Noto pro- shows how teachers can affect student of Herndon High School on the morning vided remarks of remembrance and achievement. A 2011 study from Harvard of Sept. 11, 2017. The Herndon Police honor for those countrymen and women and Columbia universities showed a link and Fire Departments and Fairfax County that were lost. Herndon High School between effective teachers and students Police Departments were represented by Band provided two buglers who played who were more likely to attend college, First Responders. Parents and adminis- Taps at the conclusion of the ceremony. have lower teenage pregnancy rates and other positive outcomes. So what qualities constitute an effective teacher? Effective teachers are knowledgeable of the subjects they are teaching, says Pamela Garner, Ph.D. professor of Childhood Stud- Photo by Marilyn Campbell ies at George Mason University. “Effective A positive classroom helps wel- teachers are able to transfer that knowledge come students back to school is an to students who have different comprehen- important factor in student learn- sion levels,” she said. ing, says Pamela Garner, Ph.D. of Creating a classroom environment that is George Mason University. safe for student learning is also important, adds Garner. “Overall, effective teachers work hard to create a positive classroom ways go back to ‘does the teacher care?’ If climate which is characterized by provid- a teacher doesn’t care, then they’re not go- ing opportunities for student input in deci- ing to be effective. An effective teacher sion making and support for individual dif- motivates students to want to learn.” ferences,” she said. An ability to form a strong relationship Setting high expectations for all students, with students is another characteristic that Photos by Lisa Herndon/Herndon Police Department Public Affairs but realizing that students have a variety Lewis believes is important. “The more rap- Herndon High School Band provided two buglers who played Taps of abilities, is an important factor, believes idly the teachers can get to know the indi- at the conclusion of the ceremony. Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., professor of education vidual students and things they enjoy like at Marymount University. “For some stu- their hobbies, the sports they like, the dents getting a C is sooner that teacher like a medal of can see that students honor and that’s “An effective teacher are real little people OK,” said Lewis. behind those “Students want to motivates students to names,” she said. “As do well and be a teacher you have to pushed, but pushed want to learn.” put the heart first with support. — Jessica Lewis, Ed.D., and policy second. Knowing that a Marymount University What factors are go- teacher under- ing on at home that stands the student and their abilities sends can throw the student for a loop. If you have a positive message that the teacher is on a caring adult to say, ‘Hey do you want to their side when it comes to learning.” talk about it?’ that can make a big differ- A teacher who is able to demonstrate ence.” genuine concern for students is necessary An effective teacher accepts students for to create an effective learning environment, and where they are, adds Lewis. “Students adds Lewis. “Parents often say ‘I want a can learn more from a teacher when the Honor Guard at the Herndon High 9/11 ceremony. teacher who knows their content,’ but I al- teacher shows that they care,” she said. 6 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D- 11) signing Charlottesville Joint Resolu- tion.

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House, Senate Condemn Hate-filled Violence U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and Speaker Paul shameful and hate-filled acts of violence carried out Ryan (R-WI) signed the joint resolution condemn- by the Ku Klux Klan, white nationalists, white su- ing the violence from hate groups in Charlottesville. premacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville. I hope Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine authored the this bipartisan action will help heal the wounds left Senate companion. The legislation now heads to in the aftermath of this tragedy and send a clear President Donald Trump’s desk. message to those that seek to divide our country “I am pleased the House of Representatives spoke that there is no place for hate and violence,” in one unified voice to unequivocally condemn the Connolly said.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 7 Entertainment Courtesy of Reston Community Center Music of Hope and Inspiration Quetzal to perform at Reston’s CenterStage. By David Siegel musical group Quetzal at Reston’s For those not familiar with The Connection CenterStage. The group aims to Quetzal, it is a bilingual (Spanish- provide “a regenerative sense of English) musical group that began “ xpect to hear thoughtful hope and inspiration.” in East Los Angeles, Calif. Quetzal Eand creative songs about Flores went on to say that the is known for creative tunes that a love for humanity, jus- “Quetzal musical style is a blend aim to have listeners want to tice and environmental conscious- of Mexican and American folk. We dance and think about community ness,” said Quetzal Flores about are particularly influenced by activism for positive social change. Musical Group Quetzal. the upcoming performance of the Black music from both cultures.” “Art and culture in general, stimulates and incites creative and critical thought,” said Flores. “Our intention is never to bombard folks with messages, but to present lived realities in hopes that we can build points of connection.” Connecting music directly to stir social activism, Flores noted that “It’s an endless cycle of reciproc- ity. The more we mirror real life and imaginary experiences the more we feel nods of validation that in turn gives us permission to continue.” As an example of Quetzal lyrics, Flores spoke of a recently released song titled “The Eternal Getdown.” The song asks “beyond the picket, the boycott and the trend that will soon be abated. That all of these deaths are interrelated. Ferguson, Emmit, Guerrero, and Brown. How do we initiate our people into the Eternal Getdown?” Flores went on to note, “In other words how do we get to the point where our humanity can thrive in the face of brutality? How do we look to what exists in our commu- nities already to build a perpetual state of ‘Getting Down’ or ‘Being Down?’” For Flores she would like CenterStage audiences to be curi- ous about the music, message and social activism of Quetzal. “I chose Quetzal to open the 2017-2018 Professional Touring Artists Series because they create a great balance between art and activism,” said Paul Douglas Mischnewicz, Arts & Events Direc- tor, Reston Community Center. “Their music is delightfully spir- ited and when you listen carefully to their lyrics, they bring up im- migration issues that affect all of us.” The Quetzal performance is part of the Reston Community Center’s celebration of Hispanic American Heritage Month. The month pays tribute to Hispanic Americans who have influenced and enriched the nation and society. Where & When Reston Community Center/ CenterStage presents Quetzal at the Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Performance: Sunday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20- $30. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com 8 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements Storm Victim Donations. 8 a.m.-4 Anne Community Center, 1609-A at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- p.m. at Tall Oaks Assisted Living, Washington Plaza, Reston. “Stolen endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. 12052 North Shore Drive. A special Moments” exhibit by the League of Photos/artwork encouraged. collection day for much needed Reston Artists’ runs from Oct. 2-30. supplies. Call 703-834-9800. Visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org. Lullabye a Lamb. 7-8 p.m. at Frying ONGOING Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, WEDNESDAY/OCT. 11 Reston Farm Market, Saturdays, Herndon. Come to Kidwell Farm at through Dec. 9, 8 a.m. - Noon, Lake Frying Pan Farm Park to see the Adult Coloring Session. 7 p.m. at Anne Village Center, 11401 North bedtime routine for the park’s farm Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Shore Drive, SNAP accepted, bonus animals. Bring a flashlight or lantern Towne Drive, Reston. “Color Me dollar program. (CLOSED for for this twilight tour of the park and Happy,” release the inner artist. Call Multicultural Festival Sept. 23) see how animals on a farm settle 703-689-2700 or visit Herndon Farm Market, Thursdays down for the night. $8. Call 703-437- librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov. through Nov. 9, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 9101 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/fryingpanpark/. Old Town Herndon, 700 Block of DEADLINE OCT. 13 Lynn St., by the Red Caboose. SNAP Herndon Good Neighbor. accepted, bonus dollar program. SATURDAY/SEPT. 23 Jazz in the City Exhibit. Various Nominations are currently being times at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 accepted for the 2017 award for a Center St., Herndon. Kristine Keller a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza. A neighbor that’s gone above and and Robert Gilbert paint with an celebration of the diversity and beyond. Call 703/435-6800 X2084 or interest in New York. Call 703-956- community spirit that is found in e-mail [email protected]. 9560 or visit Reston, featuring music, entertainment, dress, food, and www.artspaceherndon.com. SATURDAY/OCT. 14 All-comers’ Group Fun Run at cultural treasures from all over the Potomac River Running. world. Everyone is encouraged to 16th Annual Reston Home Tour. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reston dress in attire from their own cultural 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring six private Town Center, 11900 Market St., roots. All ages. Free. Rain or shine. homes in throughout Reston. Tickets: Reston. For beginners or competitive Visit before Oct. 7, $25; Oct. 7-14 and runners, come out for a fun, low-key www.restoncommunitycenter.com. online $30. Group discounts. Tickets run that is safe and social. Call 703- Lullabye a Lamb. 7-8 p.m. at Frying available at Reston Museum, 689-0999 potomacriverrunning.com. Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Appalachian Spring. GRACE, Herndon. Come to Kidwell Farm at Chesapeake Chocolates and The Frying Pan Farm Park to see the Wine Cabinet at North Point. Call WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 20 bedtime routine for the park’s farm 703-709-7700 or visit “Mean to Be.” 7 p.m. in the Jo Ann animals. Bring a flashlight or lantern restonmuseum.org. Rose Gallery at Reston Community for this twilight tour of the park and Meet the Author. 2 p.m. at Reston Center Lake Anne. The Reston see how animals on a farm settle Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Historic Trust & Museum presents down for the night. $8. Call 703-437- Drive, Reston. Local author and “Meant to Be: How Reston Almost 9101 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ paranormal investigator Rob Gutro Wasn’t” with Timothy Beatley. Free. parks/fryingpanpark/. will present his “Double Murder Seating is limited, reservations are Ghost Investigation” and talk about his book, “Lessons Learned From the welcome. Contact 703-709- 7700 or SUNDAY/SEPT. 24 [email protected] for more Dead.” Adults, teens. Call 703-689- information or to RSVP. Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 1:30-5 2700 or visit p.m. at Reston Town Center, 11900 librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov. Market St., Reston. Join in and unite THURSDAY/SEPT. 21 in a movement with the Alzheimer’s MONDAY/OCT. 16 Food for Kids Community Packing Association Register at 703-359-4440 Event. 10-11:30 a.m. in Room 6 at or [email protected] alz.org/walk. Art Show Photography Exhibit. 7:30–9:30 p.m. at Dominion Energy, 3072 in Room 6 at the Reston Community ValeArts Fall Art Show, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Centreville Road, Herndon. Email WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 27 [email protected] or visit Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday at Vale School- Neck Road, Reston. The Reston www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org. Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. at Bow Tie house, 3124 Fox Mill Road, Oakton. The nine artists of Photographic Society invites Lunch Bunch Thursdays. 11:30 a.m.- Cinemas in Reston Town Center, ValeArts will present “Transformations,” an exhibit of photography enthusiasts of all skill 1:30 p.m. at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Reston levels to attend meetings on the third 11900 Market St., Reston. BYO lunch Association presents the feature film, more than 150 works of local art. Call 703-860-1888. Monday of the month. Visit and see different entertainment in “The Circle.” Refreshments and door www.leagueofrestonartists.org. the Pavilion at Fountain Square each prizes provided prior to movie. Free the Pavilion at Fountain Square each years of Chicano Rock. $20 Reston/ to 55+. Information at week. Rain or shine. Visit week. Rain or shine. Visit $30 Non-Reston. Call 877-775-3462. THURSDAY/OCT. 19 restontowncenter.com. [email protected], 703-435-6530, restontowncenter.com. Fashion Tip Thursdays. 5:30 and or reston.org. Fashion Tip Thursdays. 5:30 and Third Thursdays Art Crawl. 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at Reston Town Center, Used Books and Media Sale. 10 7:30 p.m. at Reston Town Center, SATURDAY/OCT. 7 750 Center Street, Herndon. 11900 Market St., Reston. This week, a.m.-8 p.m. at the Reston Regional 11900 Market St., Reston. This week, Mucca Pazza in Concert. 3 p.m. at ArtSpace exhibits art throughout Victorian collars and accents. Call Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Formal Velvet. Call 571-526-4185 or CenterStage. Hunters Woods Village Herndon. Free. Go to 571-526-4185 or visit Drive, Reston. Friends night, sale visit Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston. www.artspaceherndon.org. restontowncenter.scoutandmollys.com. runs through Sept. 27. Prices start at restontowncenter.scoutandmollys.com. Mucca Pazza has appeared on Late $.50. Visit restonlibraryfriends.com. Third Thursdays Art Crawl. 6 p.m. Night with Conan O’Brien and NPR’s OCT. 26-29 750 Center Street, Herndon. Tiny Desk Concerts. $20 Reston/$30 SUNDAY/OCT. 1 Washington West Film Festival. ArtSpace exhibits art throughout THURSDAY/SEPT. 28 Non-Reston. Call 877-775-3462. Herndon. Free. Go to Quetzel in Concert. 3 p.m. at Various times at Bow Tie Cinemas, www.artspaceherndon.org. Lunch Bunch Thursdays. 11:30 a.m.- CenterStage. Hunters Woods Village 11940 Market St., Reston Town 1:30 p.m. at Reston Town Center, Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston. SUNDAY/OCT. 8 Center. Variety of independent films. 11900 Market St., Reston. BYO lunch East Side musicians committed to Meet the Artists Reception. 2-4 p.m. Visit wwfilmfest.com. FRIDAY/SEPT. 22 and see different entertainment in continuing the legacy of 70-plus at the Jo Ann Rose Gallery at Lake

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10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Business Directory Talking the Submit civic/community announcements at WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM Walk ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE Good is not Our long, local, overnight nightmare is FRIDAY/SEPT. 22 good, where almost over. By the date this column publishes: Storm Victim Donations. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Tall better is Sept. 20, 2017, I will, for the first time in nearly Oaks Assisted Living, 12052 North Shore Drive. expected. nine weeks, not had to have snaked down in A special collection day for much needed the dark, our “turny-twisty” and narrow 150- supplies. Call 703-834-9800 for more. -Thomas Fuller year-old staircase to walk from the upstairs master bedroom to the downstairs and only IN-PERSON, TV DEBATES usable commode. Though the renovation of LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax this upstairs bathroom is not entirely complete Area (LWVFA) will hold four in-person forums nor ready for primetime (it is mostly usable as and three televised forums for the public and the the water is now running and flushing), the press to learn about the candidates who are GUTTER GUTTER demolition/renovation process apparently must running for election to the Virginia House of go on/adhere to a schedule so, on Tuesday, Delegates. The League invited all certified Sept. 19 the downstairs bathroom, with all its candidates campaigning for office in their fully functioning amenities will come under the respective districts. At the in-person forums, sledge hammer – among other tools, and pro- question-and-answer sessions will be followed vide no further use until on or about Oct. 24. by an opportunity for informal conversations This heretofore (“Good Will Hunting”) logis- with individual candidates. The public and press tical challenge has not presented too many dif- are encouraged to attend. For more information about the candidates’ priorities and positions, ficulties for my wife, Dina. But given that I’m a visit www.vote411.org. male of a certain age, quite the opposite has In-person forums: been true for me. Once or twice and occasion- ❖ Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at Providence ally even more per overnight depending upon Community Center: 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. how late and how much I’ve had to eat or ❖ Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Sully IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS drink before bedtime, I’ll need to visit the bath- Government Center: 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., room to attend to some very personal business. Chantilly. To be clear, the ‘challenge’ to which I refer is The televised forums at Fairfax County Public getting to the bathroom, not starting and/or fin- Access are on Channel 10 or livestreamed on LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ishing what I intended once I get there. YouTube “Inside Scoop Livestream.” The public Moreover, when the task at hand has been can submit questions by email to completed, of course I need to retrace my steps [email protected] or call 571-749- 1142 between 7-8:30 p.m. Tune in on: – usually in the dark, and walk back upstairs. Monday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.; Monday, Sept. Though not nearly as difficult as walking down- 18 at 8 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. stairs; nevertheless, at the time I am going down and back up, in the middle of the night, my vision might not so readily acclimate and SATURDAY/SEPT. 30 my balance is, let’s just say: inconsistent, espe- Reston Community Yard Sale. 8:30 a.m. at cially when trying to avoid the miscellaneous 1900 Campus Commons Drive (corner of bathroom-remodeling boxes staged in the living Sunrise Valley Drive and Wiehle Avenue). 85 room on the very route I must travel. families will be selling a variety of items for a Needless to say, having this nightly nonsense new home or a college dorm. Call 703-435-6577 TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE come to an end is most definitely a column for more. worth writing. Not necessarily to self-indulge anymore than usual but more so to amuse you TUESDAY/OCT. 3 regular readers and possibly even prepare you Community Emergency Response Team for your own in-home renovation. And consid- Training. There are two sessions each week on ering that this renovation is our first – and we Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., at have minimal experience with these matters, I 432 Van Buren Street in Herndon. Classes run thought it useful to write it forward and perhaps until October 26. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ share a less-than-obvious impact of taking the fr/cert/cert.htm form more. one-and-only-on-the-same-floor bathroom out of service. Sinks, mirrors and shower/tub issues TUESDAY/OCT. 10 notwithstanding, all of which can be withstood and endured with the reorientation to the Finances Lecture. 2 p.m. at Reston Library, TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE downstairs bathroom, the commode issue, con- 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Financial advisor, Monica Mason, will present “Rock Your sidering its unpredictability, naturally trumps all Runway: Financial Fitness For Women” for other real or imagined difficulties. women on how to get and stay financially fit. Though the upstairs bathroom is incomplete Call 703-689-2700 or visit and lacking multiple finishing elements, its librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov. transformation so far is incredible – to our eyes. I’ll spare you any details because that really would be self-indulgent and not at all the point MONDAY/NOV. 6 of this column. But the two months or so it will Capital Area Franchise Fair. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 have taken for the upstairs bathroom to p.m. at Reston Association Conference Center, become operational again and the nightly effect 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. 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In addition, I am looking service opportunities in and around Fairfax forward to its transformation because the County, Arlington County and the City of •Concrete Driveways interim process will not prevent me from going Alexandria, offers a wide array of opportunities •Patios •Sidewalks anywhere I regularly go nor inconveniencing for volunteers 55 and older. RSVP volunteers •Stone •Brick my wife, Dina, when she readies for work in enjoy flexible schedules, free accident and the morning. liability insurance while serving, optional Phone: Monitoring its progress will be more of a mileage and meal reimbursement and are invited to volunteer group projects and social VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 curiosity than a calamity, since, in my mind, gatherings. To sign up for an upcoming www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com there will be no sense of urgency about the orientation, email Carly Hubicki at pace of this project as there had been with the [email protected] or call RSVP at upstairs bathroom because my bathroom access 703-403- 5360. To learn more about RSVP, visit An expert is someone will not be affected in the least. And in the www.rsvpnova.org. who knows some of the worst mis- most, I am extraordinarily grateful – and Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County relieved. Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, takes that can be made in his subject home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s and how to avoid them. meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org -Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for or call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 ❖ 11 News

Teresa Decarmen, Web and Graphic Artist at Reston Community Center and Abigail Lockhart, an art student at Shepherd University draws a chalk Bebe Nguyen, Director of Communications at Reston Community Center mural in a professional space at ChalkFest Saturday in Reston Town draw a chalk portrait at ChalkFest Saturday in Reston Town Center. Center. ChalkFest Brings Public Art to Reston Town Center Professional artists, individuals and families shared chalk art on the streets. By Colin Stoecker The Connection

aturday was Chalk Fest in Reston Town Center, where families, pro- Sfessional artists, and anyone want ing to make chalk art on the streets could register for a spot to decorate the Town Center. The event was led by Public Art Reston and sponsored locally as a fundraiser to create more public art in Reston. “ChalkFest is similar to an event held by Savannah College of Art and De- sign where art students can draw on the Artists Phil Erickson, a former Reston resident, and street,” said Anne Delaney, Executive Direc- Penny Hauffe worked side by side Saturday at the tor of Public Art Reston. ChalkFest in Reston Town Center. The event has been going on for four years and the turnout this year reflects that it’s Artist Phil Erickson, a been catching on with the public as well as former Reston resident, professional artists. observes his semi-completed “We have developed a sense of commu- mural at ChalkFest Saturday nity here with the artists. There is a spirit in Reston Town Center. of sharing and supporting each other, like being kind and sharing chalk,” said Delaney. Anne Delaney, Executive Professional artists couple Phil Erickson, Director of Public Art a former Reston resident, and Penny Hauffe Reston showcases one worked side by side at the ChalkFest Satur- of the registration bags day. “The fest is fun, just regular people get for participants at to stop and chat, it’s about people who ap- ChalkFest Saturday in preciate art!” said Hauffe who is in her Reston Town Center fourth year participating in the event. when they sign up. Each “There’s also something fun about using bag contains chalk. chalk in a public place,” she said. “I have fun hanging out with the other artists. It’s like building sand castles at the beach, it’s temporary art for the public,” said Photos by Erickson. Colin Stoecker “We’ve had some good turnout online and The Connection new professional artists and new skills,” said Abbie Funling, a Reston resident and pro- was an audience choice award as well as gram assistant with Public Art Reston. an official judging. Professional artists had Children partici- ChalkFest had 100-120 registrations this the largest chalk art spaces. Awards were pate in ChalkFest year, and two or three times as many people given out for best in professional, amateur, Saturday in Reston were expected to show up Saturday. There and families and children. Town Center. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ September 20-26, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com