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Restonreston Atat Restonreston Skatingskating Rinkrink News, Page 3 FunFun ForFor AllAll RestonReston atat RestonReston SkatingSkating RinkRink News, Page 3 Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, ❖ Sports, Page 8 ❖ Entertainment, Page 7 ❖ The Nodine sisters, from left: McKenna and Faith took to the ice with their mom, while Dad took the family photos and encouraged Opinion, Page 6 HomeLifeStyleHomeHomeLifeStyleLifeStyle from the sidelines. Page 9 Urban Pop at Reston Station News, Page 4 Requested in home 12-10-15 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Leila Gordon Receives Postmaster: Attention PERMIT #322 PERMIT Easton, MD Easton, Leadership Award PAID U.S. Postage U.S. News, Page 3 STD PRSRT Photo by by Andrea Worker/The Connection online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 9-15, 2015 Reston Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Photos by by Photos Andrea Worker Andrea /The Connection McKenna Nodine got it down, and ready to fly across center ice! Ms. Sybil takes 7-year-old Lukka for a spin. Fun For All At Reston Town Center Skating Rink By Andrea Worker ment storage room? No problem. There are The Connection some 500 pairs available for rental in sizes 8 toddler to Men’s 13, in both figure skat- little drizzle didn’t stop those ing and hockey styles. A bit shaky on those ready to round out the Thanks- blades? Still no problem. Group skating les- giving Holiday weekend with sons are offered to enthusiasts of all skill A levels from rail-clinging beginners to those some exercise on the ice at the Pavilion at Reston Town Center. Peter who’ve got the twirls and backwards one- Lindquist of Atlanta was ready to “take a legged swan moves already under control. break from eating and shopping! I need to The rink can also be a creative alternative get all the kinks out before the long drive for birthday parties, corporate outings and home tomorrow.” Like a number of the skat- group skates. Packages are available for all ers, Lindquist was in the area visiting fam- of those events. ily for the holidays. “This is great. The kids In keeping with the “season of giving” love it. Outdoor ice skating is not something “I’ve got you!” Gauge has a hold Reston Town Center Ice Skate even offers Phelan’s having fun! we can do in Atlanta. You folks are lucky.” on his young cousin Jack, showing “Edu-Skate” opportunities, ways to Locals like the Nodine family were also him the skating ropes with great the younger crowd. Costumed cartoon char- fundraise and ways to support local schools. happy to put aside the turkey leftovers for patience as they went round and acters share the ice and interact with the Your warm heart will serve you well on that a while and take a few spins. Dad Matthew round at Reston Town Center skaters from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Older siblings cold ice. played observer, while Mom Victoria looked Skating Rink. “It’s called ‘family,’” will enjoy the Friday night “Rock and Skate” 1818 Discovery Street in Reston, along- pretty accomplished and daughters Faith said ‘Nana’ Leah. from 8–10 p.m., and on Thursday nights, side the rink, is the place to book, get more and McKenna gave it their all, obviously from 6-9 p.m., college students get $2 off information, and rent those skates. Call the gaining confidence with each turn around and Thursday until 10 p.m., and Friday and the regular $10 general adult admission Skate Hotline at 703-709-6300. More in- the rink. Saturday until 11 p.m. with their valid student identification. If you formation is available on the Reston Town The Ice Rink at Reston Town Center is In between those opening hours there are and/or your family are avid skaters, or just Center website at open seven days a week, now until March. special events taking place, with something ready to get into the sport, season and fam- www.restontowncenter.com, including a Starting at 11 a.m. each day, Sunday–Tues- for everyone in the family. The Saturday ily passes are probably your best bet. link to the “learn to skate” site. Enjoy the day they are open until 7 p.m., Wednesday Cartoon Skate is a popular happening with No skates buried anywhere in your base- season! Leila Gordon Receives Leadership Award tion and leadership in the Northern Virginia circumstances – can dream big. I am RCCE executive community. humbled and touched to be recognized director recognized Leadership Fairfax highlighted Gordon’s by this remarkable group of leaders.” significant career-long service to Reston and contributed Photo Leila Gordon has been leading RCC her leadership that focuses on enhancing since April 2008. She is active in a vari- by Leadership the quality of life for everyone. Her recent ety of civic and cultural organizations notable accomplishments include her role including the Arts Council of Fairfax Fairfax. as Chair of the Fairfax County Master Arts County, Initiative for Public Art – Reston, eadership Fairfax, Inc. (LFI) hon- Plan Task Force. The Task Force will pro- Greater Reston Arts Center, Reston His- Lored Leila Gordon, executive di- vide Fairfax County with a plan that guides toric Trust, Cornerstones and Greater rector of Reston Community Cen- development of cultural facilities and pub- Reston Chamber of Commerce among Leila Gordon ter as the recipient of the 2015 North- lic art across the County’s many different others. Gordon is a graduate of Virginia ern Virginia Regional Leadership Award. communities. The Task Force envisions the dinary honor and for the inspiration and Tech University and earned her Master’s The award, presented Thursday, Dec. 3 results will reflect the County’s diversity, joy of working with you,” Gordon said. Degree from Florida State University. at LFI’s annual Northern Virginia Lead- consider existing facilities, and respond to “Leadership Fairfax helps make all of our She is married to Robert Gordon and ership Awards luncheon at the Waterford future growth. communities places where everyone – re- they have three children and three Fair Oaks, recognized Gordon’s dedica- “Thank you all so much for this extraor- gardless of their identity, religion, roots or grandchildren. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ December 9-15, 2015 ❖ 3 News Photos by Photos Ryan Dunn Ryan /The Connection The pop-up market at Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station is Comstock’s The Pearl Fine Teas pop up shop at the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station initiative for businesses to try a small retail space, about 100 square offers a variety of tea and teaware. Most of the vendors are open from 3 feet. At the end of December, many of the shops will close to be to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday until Dec. 24. replaced by new vendors. Small business try retail Urban Pop at Reston Station At Reston Wiehle Avenue. By Ryan Dunn Most of the vendors are open 3 to 7 p.m., selection, including Darjeeling organic and The Connection Monday through Friday until Dec. 24. Se- Earl Grey de la Crème. “We are happy to be Photo provided by Comstock Partners LC provided Photo lect vendors offer weekend hours. here and to get to know the Reston com- isitors to Reston Station may have “I love this, because it is really nice to be munity,” said Becky Waddell, owner of Be noticed glass jewel housing on able to pick up something,” said Vienna resi- Clean skin care shop. Waddell, a self-de- Vthe north side of the Wiehle- dent and Silver Line commuter Eileen scribed “ingredient label purist,” opened her Reston East Metro Station. These Scherzinger. Scherzinger made a purchase D.C. studio in May. pop-up stores are housing emerging and es- at the station from D.C. based Co Co. Sala, Starting next year, Reston Station resi- tablished artisan brands. The Urban Pop a restaurant and chocolate boutique. Phase dents will live at Comstock’s BLVD apart- Shop opened in November at Reston Sta- Two of the “Urban Pop Active” is scheduled ments. Farmers Restaurant Group (FRG), tion, welcoming the holiday season. “Our to open Spring 2016, and will include an the company for the Founding Farmers and Urban Pop lends vitality to the Plaza, and outdoor piazza entertainment area in an Farmers Fishers Bakers restaurants in D.C., offers our commuters and neighbors an easy open concept setting, revealing oriented Maryland, and Northern Virginia, signed a shopping experience. The Smart Markets pathways and gathering spots. lease for approximately 10,000 square feet Farmers’ Market experience each Wednes- Reston resident Rachel Wood, owner of of restaurant space in the heart of Reston day afternoon has been very popular, and Scrawl Books, recently welcomed New York Station’s urban core. Reston’s Wiehle Av- we’re confident that this ‘first taste’ of a dif- Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander enue is currently the final point of the Sil- ferent retail experience will generate inter- to her pop-up station. “This is a great way The Arthur Christine pop up shop ver Line, which is planned to extend to est from other entrepreneurs,” said Maggie to start out,” said Wood, who plans to open on the north side of the Wiehle- Dulles Airport in Loudoun County. Officials Parker, director of communications with an independent bookstore. Wood offers a Reston East Metro Station. The with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Comstock Partners LC. good selection of books at her stand. “Some Urban Pop leases are short-term, Authority estimate passenger service for Several vendors are traveling in from books for holiday gifts, and some books but for the holiday launch see: Silver Line Phase 2 will begin in 2020.
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