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Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe tells the crowd assembled at ’s Packed house to celebrate Jennifer Wexton’s win in the 10th Congres- victory party that voters in rejected President ’s sional District. campaign of “fear, hatred and division.” Democrats Seize Control of Northern Virginia Region once had its own brand of Republicanism; now that seems almost extinct. By Michael Lee Pope supporters taking a posi- The Connection and volun- Results tion as chair- Photo by Ken Pl teers that U.S. SENATE man of a sub- ❖ he loss of two-term incumbent helped her Democrat Tim Kaine: ...... 1.9 million votes, 57 percent committee on ❖ Republican Corey Stewart: ...... 1.4 million votes, 41 percent U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (D- win in the ❖ Libertarian Matt Waters: ...... 62,000 votes, 2 percent federal land 10) means Republicans are most expen- or on space. T HOUSE DISTRICT 10 down to one lone elected offi- sive congres- Beyer says he ❖ Democrat Jennifer Wexton: ...... 203,000 votes, 56 percent cial in Northern Virginia, Del. Tim Hugo (R- um via Facebook sional race in ❖ Republican Barbara Comstock: .. 158,000 votes, 44 percent would prob- 40). The blue wave that started last year Virginia. ably prefer unseating Republicans like Del. Jim Democrats targeted the race and pumped chairing a subcommittee on federal land LeMunyon (R-67) and Del. Bob Marshall (R- millions of dollars into an effort to knock because he is the only former park ranger 13) continued this year, when state Sen. on doors and appear on television screens. in Congress. Beyer also says he also wants Jennifer Wexton (D-10) was able to flip a Comstock ended up raising more money, to play a role on a new Select Committee Congressional seat that had been in Repub- $6 million in total from Northern Virginia on Climate, which Democrats have been Jennifer Wexton lican hands since a young military lawyer business stalwarts like Northrop Grumman planning for some time. named Frank Wolf beat incumbent Demo- caravan of foreigners failed to resonate and Capital One. But national Democrats “The centerpiece of my leadership these crat Joe Fisher back in 1980. outside rural Virginia. flooded the race with money, and Wexton last five years has been trying to be the For a region that once had Republican “Corey Stewart and Barbara Comstock tapped her experience as a Loudoun pros- strongest and clearest voice to fight climate heavyweights like U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R- followed President Trump’s playbook. They ecutor to gain funding from law firms like change as I can be,” said Beyer. “So being 11) and U.S. Sen John Warner, the pros- stoked fear about immigrants. Both lost Wilmer Hale and Jones Day. In the end, she on that select committee would make a lot pects for Republicans in Northern Virginia big,” said Frank Sharry, founder and execu- said, suburban voters rejected the Trump of sense.” now seem pretty bleak. tive director of immigration-reform group playbook of racial division and economic With two other Democratic women chal- “It’s going to be a tough road ahead for America’s Voice. “It seems evident the nationalism. lengers defeating incumbents in Virginia Republicans in Northern Virginia. Essen- people of Virginia are just not interested in “I have been saying from the beginning Congressional Districts, Virginia’s Congres- tially, it’s gone,” said Republican consult- Trumpism, with or without Trump.” of this campaign that change is coming, and sional delegation shifts from seven Repub- ant Dan Scandling, who served as Wolf’s change came today,” said Wexton. “That licans and four Democrats to seven Demo- chief of staff. “Redistricting is not going to KAINE CELEBRATED an early victory kind of change doesn’t just happen, it hap- crats and four Republicans. help. The seats now in Northern Virginia Tuesday night, taking the stage at the Falls pened because of you.” are going to be Democratically controlled Church Marriott Fairview Park as one of the WEXTON’S VICTORY opens a cascading for a generation.” first Democrats to deliver a victory speech. WITH DEMOCRATS seizing control of the series of special elections in Northern Vir- Although the controversy surrounding the He quoted scripture, thanked longtime sup- House of Representatives, the Fairfax ginia that are going to keep consultants and nomination of to the U.S. porters and cracked a few jokes about how County delegation stands to gain a new volunteers busy for the next few months. Supreme Court helped some Republican the race was called one minute after the sense of prominence on Capitol Hill. U.S. Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86) announced her candidates for Senate in places like North polls closed. The former fair-housing attor- Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) is expected to run for that seat. Her House seat in Herndon Dakota and Missouri, it provided a burden ney got his start in Richmond politics be- take a key role on the House Oversight and would open if she were successful, initiat- for Comstock. Kavanaugh and Comstock fore becoming lieutenant governor and gov- Government Reform Committee, which is ing a rapid-pace series of special elections had been friends since they served together ernor. This year he faced a candidate who expected to start investigating the to install new members of the General As- as young Republican staffers trying to im- promised a “vicious” campaign and deliv- president’s political involvement with Rus- sembly ahead of the January session. State peach in the 1990s. This year, ered by suggesting — without any evidence sia and economic ties to foreign leaders. Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) says Boysko is “the Wexton was able to use sexual assault alle- — that Kaine had somehow been charged “Tonight we get a mandate for oversight overwhelming and obvious choice.” gations as wedge to charge Comstock was with sexual misconduct. Kaine said voters and accountability,” said Connolly during “She’s known in Fairfax and has been guilty of an “unacceptable failure of lead- rejected that approach. Kaine’s victory party, which was in his dis- spending a lot of time in Loudoun County, ership.” In the closing days of the campaign, “You rejected the politics of peddling lies trict. “And I just want to say to all my friends and she’s got a really strong fundraising television ads branded the incumbent “Bar- to try to get ahead,” said Kaine. “You re- in the Trump administration: You better put ability,” said Ebbin. “She’s got a great legis- bara Trumpstock.” jected the politics and the economics of it’s on your rollerblades because you’re going lative ability, and she does a lot of commu- Incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine easily beat about a few and not about all.” to be skating to Capitol Hill a lot.” nity events in the area. So I think she’d be back a challenge from Republican Corey Wexton celebrated victory at the Wash- U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) also stands to pretty formidable, and I’d be surprised if Stewart, whose message of an invading ington Dulles Airport Marriott, thanking gain a new sense of prominence, possibly she didn’t win.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ November 14-20, 2018 ❖ 3 Opinion Reston

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com A Bloodless Revolution @RestonConnect By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum first outcome an- win the general elec- four found themselves in a major- An independent, locally owned weekly State Delegate (D-36) nounced by the media tion only to find him- ity of seven to four. A state that newspaper delivered with the election of self defeated this year was once considered red has to homes and businesses. Published by homas Jefferson’s elec- Democrat State Sena- by a first-time Demo- Democrats not only in all of its Local Media Connection LLC tion as President of the tor Jennifer Wexton cratic candidate statewide offices but now as seven United States is re- to the U.S. House of Abigail Spanberger. of its congressional representa- 1606 King Street T Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ferred to as a “blood- Representatives de- The incumbent Re- tives. A congressional delegation less revolution” because in the feating incumbent publican Dave Brat that had only one woman ended Free digital edition delivered to major shifts of power in world his- Republican Barbara has spent most of the with three. your email box. Go to tory it occurred without the vio- Comstock by a land- campaign seeming to In the U.S. Senate, former Gov- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe lence that marked previous slide and flipped a dodge any engage- ernor of Virginia Tim Kaine who changes in who controlled govern- district that had been Republican ment with Spanberger who would represents Virginia along with Sen. ment. While for nearly forty years. Not only did challenge his right-wing economic Mark Warner in the United States NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] electing a Congresswoman-elect Jennifer theories that had left most people Senate easily defeated a strong Commentary president has Wexton get an overwhelming shaking their heads to understand Trump advocate Corey Stewart by Kemal Kurspahic caused some share of the popular votes, but she him. landslide numbers. The next step Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 consternation assembled an army of volunteers Joining Wexton and Spanberger for Democratic gain comes with [email protected] over time, the rule of law has been like that seldom seen in elections. as winning Democratic candidates the state elections in 2019. With Mercia Hobson followed rather than having a re- She won in the best tradition of was Elaine Luria who won in Dis- the State Senate and the House of Community Reporter sort to physical engagement deter- the bloodless revolution with vol- trict Two in the Virginia Beach area Delegates being controlled by a [email protected] mine the outcome. unteers who carried her message against former Navy Seal and in- single vote in each, it is reason- While I and others had hoped for door to door. cumbent Scott Taylor. In a district able to expect that the blue wave Andrea Worker a giant blue tsunami wave to oc- Downstate in Congressional Dis- that has a strong military presence, will continue throughout the state. Contributing Writer [email protected] cur with the outcome of the 2018 trict Seven an earlier voter revo- Luria was able to flip the district The shift in power in the U.S. mid-terms elections, a more apt lution had swept the Republican from red to blue. House of Representatives was a Jean Card description of the outcome might House Majority leader out of of- At the end of the evening of vote bloodless revolution with a major Production Editor be that a wave of blue change fice in a primary and replaced him counting, Democrats that had shift in power. Looking ahead, the [email protected] came upon the land. with a true-blue Tea Party candi- been outnumbered in Virginia’s Senate seats up for election in Leading that change was the date. That candidate went on to congressional delegation seven to 2020 could bring the tipping point. ADVERTISING: For advertising information [email protected] Del. Plum’s Climate Change Dodge 703-778-9431 By Jon Sokolow Debbie Funk donor to both political parties. denounced the proposed Union tal racism of Dominion’s plans for Display Advertising/National Sales Their silence has consequences. Hill compressor station as environ- Union Hill; urge Governor Northam 703-778-9444 n two recent columns, Del Ken Just this past week, the Virginia mental racism. Delegates Jennifer to direct the Department of Environ- [email protected] Plum issued a “dire warning” Air Pollution Control Board held Carroll Foy and Elizabeth Guzman mental Quality to revoke certifica- I David Griffin about climate change and hearings on Dominion’s request to went to Richmond to join a cho- tions for the Atlantic Coast and Marketing Assistant called for an end to coal subsidies, build a massive pipeline compres- rus of social justice advocates to Mountain Valley Pipelines; and join the growing list of legislators who 703-778-9431 intensive green job development, sor station in the historic 85 per- stop Dominion. Air Board mem- [email protected] a carbon tax and more renewable cent African American community bers expressed concern about en- refuse campaign contributions from energy. But as I pointed out re- of Union Hill, which was settled vironmental racism and the Dominion Energy. Until then, Plum Classified & Employment cently, Virginia is poised to allow by freedmen after the Civil War. pipeline’s effect on climate change. has no business telling the rest of Advertising 703-778-9431 a $12 billion The Virginia State Conference of Ken Plum was nowhere to be us to take personal responsibility for Commentary investment in the NAACP and Governor found. If Ken Plum really wants to climate change. Jon Sokolow is an attorney, writer climate change Northam’s own Advisory Council take “personal responsibility,” he and activist who has lived in Reston for Editor & Publisher inducing methane for the Atlantic on Environmental Justice have should denounce the environmen- 25 years. Mary Kimm Coast Pipeline and the Mountain [email protected] Letter to the Editor @MaryKimm Valley Pipelines. Plum seems to have a blind spot when it comes Executive Vice President to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, A Price of Sleep Deprivation Jerry Vernon which is being proposed by Do- To the Editor: living a busy life. Our society puts compromises that. 703-549-0004 [email protected] minion Energy, Plum’s largest cam- For me, as a college student, so much pressure on success that Although the snowball effect paign contributor. the relevance of Marilyn when it comes to choosing be- of sleep deprivation worsening Editor in Chief Now Plum has a new target: his Campbell’s article (“A Good tween going to bed early or fin- physical and mental health is Steven Mauren own constituents. Plum now tells Night’s Sleep”: Connection, No- ishing an essay due at midnight, not intentional in our society, it Managing Editor us to take “personal responsibility vember 7-13, 2018) was strik- physical health is dismissed. is highly problematic. It makes Kemal Kurspahic for climate change” by planting Art/Design: ingly impactful. I appreciate It is fascinating, and frankly dis- me wonder if there’s a way to Laurence Foong, John Heinly, more trees, riding a bike and driv- that you brought to light the appointing, to learn that this pat- change this social norm to im- Ali Khaligh ing less. Apparently, it’s our fault. ways sleep deprivation changes tern of sleep deprivation occurs in prove our society’s values and Production Manager: In fact, 100 large corporations our everyday lives. It is crazy to several age groups. It would be people’s overall well-being. Ad- Geovani Flores are responsible for more than 70 think how something so simple ideal for sleep deprivation to be dressing the significance of this percent of the world’s climate can make such immense differ- minimized at a young age. It is also issue, especially for students, is CIRCULATION change. The “personal responsibil- ences in our daily successes. interesting that the long term ef- so important. I hope that one [email protected] ity” mantra only diverts attention This proves just how essential fects of sleep deprivation lead to day, everyone will value physi- away from corporate culpability. In sleep is. Tasks that are often pri- difficulty in social interactions. It cal health and tangible achieve- Virginia, which allows unlimited oritized above sleep are impor- saddens me to think that simply ments equally. campaign donations, Plum and tant, but maybe not as impor- losing some sleep can cause people Thank you for sharing this others love to talk about climate tant as long-term health. Our to completely disconnect from so- much needed information with change but are silent when it achievement-focused culture ciety. Social interactions are cru- our community. comes to Dominion Energy, the likely leads to limited choices for cial to maintaining good mental Cayla Davis Commonwealth’s major climate not only students but everyone health, and being sleep deprived McLean change offender and the largest 4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ November 14-20, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Reston Scouts Collect, Donate 1,048 Pounds of Food Scout Troop 1970 collected 1,048 pounds of food donated by the Reston community during the annual Scouting for Food campaign. The food was donated to the South Lakes Pantry.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ November 14-20, 2018 ❖ 5 Sunday, Dec. 16, from 12-4 p.m. Details Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. HomeLifeStyle For more information and tickets visit: childrensnational.org/lightuptheseason or email [email protected]. Lighting Up the Season Event teams young patients with designers and artists.

By Marilyn Campbell “When decorating for the holidays, let your imagi- nation take over and don’t be afraid to combine ele- ome of the area’s most talented tastemakers ments that may at first seem unlikely companions,” are donating their time and creativity to said Sarah Hayes of Sarah Hayes Design, who cre- Sbenefit a local hospital. From feathers and ated a console table display with her 17-year-old pa- yarn to seashells and tree branches, local tient. “And, as Caoilinn and I would both agree, the interior designers and artists are creating holiday more twinkle lights, the merrier.” trees, mantel and table displays, wreaths, menorahs “Also, make decorations together with and for your and artwork for the second annual Light Up the Sea- children so they can be a part of the fun,” added son fundraising event for Children’s National Medi- Biletnikoff. cal Center on Dec. 16. Offering hints at what awaits those who visit the Designers were paired with chil- displays, Ashley Greer of Atelier dren who are patients at Ashley Flowers in Alexandria said, Children’s. Throughout the cre- “I have teamed up with a sweet ... ative process, the artistic creations patient to create a classic, wood- unfolded as the patient-designer lands-inspired holiday tree .... relationships grew. “Our design Along with my crew of talented was inspired by the warmth of the volunteers, we’ve designed dozens holiday season, the onset of win- of handmade wreaths that will ter, and the magical imagination adorn the tree along with beauti- of 7-year-old Johnny our patient ful glass and felt ornaments ...... ,” said Jeff Akseizer of Akseizer This tree will bring our theme — Design Group in Alexandria. “In Photo courtesy of Mary Over the River and Through the our interview with him, his mind Biletnikoff Woods — to life.” exploded with all the colors, tex- A mixture of dark red and “We’re inspired by our É patient tures, and characters he loves to white flowers along with partner who loves horses, uni- see at the holiday season, his fa- holiday greenery and black corns, magic, pink, and purple,” vorite being the Grinch. “ and white ribbon are ele- added Rachel and Charles Gang of Akseizer is creating a holiday ments that designer Mary Helen Olivia Flowers, also in Al- tree with designer Jamie Brown, Biletnikoff will use to exandria. “She lives in the coun- also with Akseizer Design Group. create a wreath for Light try with her family so being out- “Johnny is a true inspiration,” said Up the Season. doors is a part of her life. We’re Brown. “He plays wheelchair bas- incorporating nature, plants, and ketball and sled hockey. We took pastel colors into our enchanted much of the spirit from our inter- design.” view with him and plugged it into Metallic animals, feathers and our creative minds to come up other natural elements are what with something that would surely designer Marika Meyer of Marika wow.” Meyer Interiors and Marika Meyer The holiday decor will be cre- Textiles in Bethesda is using to cre- ated to reflect the personality and ate a safari-themed tree. “We’ll spirit of each child. “My patient incorporate some my Marika artist, Savannah, inspired my Meyer Textiles to create the gar- wreath design for this year’s Photo courtesy of Marika Meyers land and tree skirt using a custom event,” said designer Mary Marika Meyer Textiles will colorway,” she said. “It will be a Biletnikoff. “She is a sweet, 6-year- be used to create the gar- festive and fun way to celebrate old girl who loves to draw, make land and tree skirt for a the holidays.” snow angels and snowmen .... she holiday tree that Meyer is Other designers participating in celebrates Christmas and loves designing for Light Up the Light Up the Season who are in the Christmas lights,” she said. “My Season. area include Lauren and David wreath is named ‘Savannah the Liess of Lauren Liess in Great Falls, Snow Girl’ and is a modern day Wendy Danziger of Danziger De- take on the traditional snowman. I chose this theme sign in Potomac, and Sascha Roth of Urban Country because girls need to grow up knowing that they are in Bethesda. strong, kind, smart and creative just like my patient All of the holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths, artist.” menorahs and artwork on display will be available “My patient partner loves fun, color and sparkle, for purchase. Proceeds benefit Children’s National. so we created a vibrant wreath that reflects her per- Light Up The Season will be on Sunday, Dec. 16, sonality,” said Wendy Danziger of Danziger Design from 12-4 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, in Bethesda. D.C. Family activities include holiday cookie deco- From traditional colors to hues that stretch the rating, ornament making, musical performances and imagination, ideas for creating festive designs will visits from Santa. Tickets for the event are $50 per abound at year’s event, says Biletnikoff. “I hope that child 16 and under, $85 per adult for the family and visitors will be inspired to incorporate some fun and $250 per family of four (two adults and two chil- lightheartedness in their own home,” she said. “If dren 16 and under). you are decorating for the holidays, I want people to For more information, including how to purchase consider elements that make them smile and maybe tickets and how to be a sponsor, go to even chuckle. Design is about incorporating what you childrensnational.org/lightuptheseason or email like, not what you think you should have.” [email protected].

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It’s always nice to have friends around when slipping on the ice at the rink. Winter Fun Begins At Reston Town Center Decorations, ice skating, parade, and some free parking during the holidays.

By Mercia Hobson The Connection

eston Town Center is preparing for OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Rthe holiday season. On Friday, the drizzle kept people away from the opening of the Reston Town Center Pavil- Jimmy Liebro of Choice Planting, ion Ice Rink. But crews still got things ready Inc. has a little fun with the holi- for the holidays and decorations went up. day wreath as his partner adjusts Large wreaths, giant ball cluster orna- his safety harness before taking ments, lights on the fountain and lights in the wreath up on the lift and the pavilion. Saturday the skaters came. installing it at Reston Town Center. Teens, families and couples appeared, put on their skates and slid out onto the ice. Nina Prytula glided gracefully with her daughter Elena von Zastrow. Nina’s hus- band Claus von Zastrow stood on the side- lines. “We are visiting family here in Reston,” said von Zastrow “We are here every weekend because Nina’s dad is here.” As he talked, Nina and Elena skated effort- lessly over the ice laughing and holding hands. There’s no need to bring or buy skates to use at the Pavilion. The skate shop report- edly is stocked with more than 500 pairs of skates, both figure and hockey styles. Skates range in size from 8 toddler’s through 13 Reston Town Center is offering free men’s. Double-bladed, a flat edge and single holiday parking during choice PRIME LOCATION IN GREAT FALLS bladed skates are available. weeks, Nov. 17- 25 and Dec. 22- Pricing: Adult -$10; Youth (under 12) / Jan. 1, as well as their regular free Senior (55+)/Military Admission- $9; Skate garage parking on weekends and Rentals- $6. after 5 p.m weekdays. Times: The rink opens every day at 11 a.m. It closes Sun.- Tues, at 7 p.m; Wed and characters, community groups, dignitaries, Thurs at 10 p.m and Fri. and Sat. at 11 p.m. special guest emcees, and much more. The For more information call 703-709-6300. one-hour, half-mile parade along Market The parade comes to Reston Town Cen- Street also welcomes the arrival of Santa ter next week, Nov. 23. The annual Reston and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. 774 A Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 • 703-865-2500 • [email protected] Holiday Parade at 11 a.m. with Macy’s-style https://restontowncenter.com/holiday/ www .exsuitesgf .com balloons, musicians, dancers, antique cars, reston-holiday-parade/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ November 14-20, 2018 ❖ 7 Entertainment

Submit entertainment announcements a sandbar at the beach and became at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- paralyzed. Free. Visit endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703- 966-2111. ONGOING WEDNESDAY/NOV. 28 Art Exhibit. Through Nov. 24, gallery hours at Greater Reston Arts Center, The Wednesday Morning Book 12001 Market St., Suite #103, Club. 10 a.m. at Scrawl Books, Reston. The Greater Reston Arts 11911 Freedom Drive, Reston. The Center (GRACE) presents Green is Wednesday Morning Book Club the Secret Color to Make Gold, a solo focuses on the intersection of past exhibition exploring themes of daily and present. They will be discussing routine and ritual featuring new the novel, Desert Queen: The work by DC-based artist Caitlin Teal Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell by Price. Visit restonarts.org. Janet Wallach. Free. Visit Trout Fishing at Lake Fairfax. www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703- Through Nov. 25, dawn until dusk, at 966-2111. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Purchase daily passes THURSDAY/NOV. 29 for adults for $13, seniors 65 and older at $10 and children are $8 per Girl Power! Book Club. 7 p.m. at day. Only hook and line fishing is Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, permitted. No trout size limit. Up to Reston. Readers between the ages of six trout per pass may be kept each 10-12 are invited to join author day. All anglers must display their Katherine Marsh, for a discussion of Virginia Fishing License prior to her new novel, Nowhere Boy. Free. purchasing a trout pass. Call 703- Visit www.scrawlbooks.com or call 471-5414. 703-966-2111. Reston Farmers Market. Open Saturdays, through Dec. 1, 8 a.m.- SATURDAY/DEC. 1 noon at 1609 Washington Plaza N., Battery Heights at Dawn, Manassas Reston. Fairfax County Park Jingle on the Lake. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Authority markets are strictly Lake Anne Plaza. Enjoy making an producer-only meaning that vendors ornament, decorating a cookie, the must grow or make from scratch Photography Exhibit: ‘National Parks and National Treasures’ Lake Anne ES choir and holiday everything they bring to market. Call Photographer Jim Schlett, selected as the Artist-In-Resident (AIR) at four locations of the National Park Service in 2018, music. Santa and his elves arrive by 703-642-0128 or visit will be having a solo exhibition called “National Parks and National Treasures.” Through Jan. 5, gallery hours at ArtSpace boat and paddle board at noon. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. An opening reception is planned for Saturday, Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m. Visit Children can have their photo taken farmersmarkets. www.artspaceherndon.org or call 703-956-6590. with Santa – he stays until every little Crazy 8s Club. Through December at child receives their turn. Call 703- Reston Regional Library 11925 Holocaust. Special guests will lead Herndon Turkey Trot 5K Race. 4 582-6475. Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Join engaging discussion after p.m. at Herndon Community Center, THURSDAY/NOV. 21 Holiday Artisan Market. 10 a.m.-4 Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s, where you performances. Parental guidance 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Get Woke! Book Club. 7 p.m. at p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 build stuff, run and jump, make recommended, contains violence and Runners and walkers, conquer a fun Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, Center St., Herndon. As part of the music and make a mess. Co- mature themes. $5/student; $10/ 5K trail course, which winds around Reston. This multi-media club will Homes Tour in Herndon ArtSpace sponsored by the Friends of Reston adult at herndondrama.org. the Herndon Centennial Golf Course. discuss books, films and podcasts Herndon presents some of the area’s Regional Library. Grades K-2. This Long-sleeved Sport Tek T-shirts related to social issues, and discuss finest Artisans. Bring that holiday STEM program will run on Mondays guaranteed to the first 900 pre- ways to act on them. Check the shopping list. Visit at 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 19. SATURDAY/NOV. 17 registered runners. Shirts must be Scrawl website for information on www.artspaceherndon.org or call Register for each session separately, Porcupine’s Pie! 11 a.m. at Scrawl picked up the day of the race. Pre- specific topics to be discussed at the 703-956-6590. two weeks in advance, beginning Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, Reston. registration: $30 for Adults (19 & up) meeting. Free. Visit scrawlbooks.com Monster Drawing Rally. 10-5 p.m. at Oct. 1. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Author Laura Renauld joins us for a + can of food; $20 for Youth (age 18 or call 703-966-2111. GRACE, 12001 Market St., Suite 103, library/ or call 703-689-2700. Saturday morning story time to read & under) + can of food; day-of Reston. Join the Greater Reston Arts Winter Wonderland Ice Skating. her first children’s book, Porcupine’s registration plus $5 for adults. Center (GRACE) and artists from Public skating every day and Pie – a perfect read for the season. Registration is currently available at SATURDAY/NOV. 23 across Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. extended hours for all Holidays, Free. Visit www.scrawlbooks.com or the Herndon Community Center and Holiday Festivities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at for a live drawing event and through March 10, hours vary at call 703-966-2111. online at herndon-va.gov/events and Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, fundraiser. As the works are Reston Town Center Ice Skating Lenin, Hitler and Me. 2 p.m. at www.active.com. Reston. Visit the store after the RTC completed, they will be hung on the Pavilion. The skate shop is stocked Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, Holiday Parade for story times at wall and available for purchase at with over 500 pairs of skates ranging Reston. Vera Kochansky presents the noon and 2 p.m. reading $75 each. If more than one person from size 8 toddler through men’s autobiography of her father, Boris, SUNDAY/NOV. 18 “Construction Site on Christmas wants to purchase the same artwork size 13, in both figure and hockey relaying the details of his experience Page to Screen Book Club. 4 p.m. at Night” and other seasonal favorites. there will be a draw of cards to styles. Visit restontowncenter.com/ in the Holocaust. Free. Visit Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, Crafts and activities throughout the determine the winner. Call 703-471- amenities/ice-skating. www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703- Reston. Readers are invited to join day. Free. Visit scrawlbooks.com or 9242 or visit restonarts.org. The Elden Street Tea Shop. 966-2111. the first meeting of the Page to call 703-966-2111. Holiday Gift Shopping Event & Saturdays in ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Achievement Week Luncheon. 2 Screen Book Club to discuss the Reston Holiday Parade. 11 a.m. Reception. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at RCC Center St., Herndon. Sip tea and p.m. at The Waterford Fair Oaks, novel and movie version of The Hate Reston Town Center launches the Lake Anne, 1609-A Washington Plaza enjoy a variety of locally made snacks 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial U Give by Angie Thomas. Free. Visit festive season at the annual Reston N., Reston. During the 20th Annual and pastries while enjoying the latest Highway, Fairfax. Baltimore Ravens www.scrawlbooks.com or call 703- Holiday Parade with Macy’s-style Gifts from the HeART Exhibit, a art installations in the gallery. Visit General Manager Ozzie Newsome 966-2111. balloons, musicians, dancers, antique benefit for Cornerstones, artists in www.eldenstreettea.com. will be the guest of honor for the cars, characters, community groups, the Jo Ann Rose Gallery will display Omicron Kappa Kappa (OKK) dignitaries, special guest emcees, and and sell original works of art in Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s MONDAY/NOV. 19 much more. The one-of-a-kind, one- mediums like watercolor, oil, acrylic, FRIDAY/NOV. 16 Achievement Week Luncheon to Reston Photographic Society. 7:30- hour, half-mile parade along Market mixed media, collage, photography, Accidental Red Jazz. 6-9 p.m. at Cafe recognize individuals at the local and 9:30 p.m. in Room 6 at the Reston Street also welcomes the arrival of and fiber from Nov. 26 to Jan. 7. Montmartre, 1625 Washington Plaza international level who have Community Center Hunters Woods, Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse- Free admission. Visit Lake Anne, Reston. Accidental Red is contributed to community uplift. 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. The drawn carriage. The Clauses will www.restoncommunitycenter.com/ a five-member band from Northern OKK’s 2018 award recipients are Reston Photographic Society invites return for the Fountain Square Tree attend-shows-events-exhibits/ Virginia with a focus on jazz Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who photography enthusiasts of all skill Lighting and Sing Along at 6 p.m. exhibits-and-galleries. standards and includes a repertoire will be honored as Citizen of the levels to attend meetings. Afterwards, on Market Street, horse- Winter Holiday Open House. 12:30- of popular songs, show tunes, and Year; Westfield High School football Nonmembers are welcome. Visit drawn carriage rides continue until 4:30 p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly blues. Kathy Farmer (vocals), Karin coach Kyle Simmons, Sportsman of www.leagueofrestonartists.org. 10 p.m. Proceeds for the photos and Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Slawinski (sax and flute), Zenon the Year, and Reston Chamber of rides benefit local charities. Visit ArtSpace Herndon will provide free Slawinski (piano/accordion), Charlie Commerce President and CEO Mark restontowncenter.com. crafts and entertainment for the Olson (bass), and Ron Mangas Ingrao, who will receive the TUESDAY/NOV. 20 Herndon Fortnightly Winter Holiday (drums). $10. Call 703-904-8080 or Community Service Award. Chapter Live Music: Spook Handy. 7:15 p.m Open House. Visit for music, visit cafemontmartre.com/ award recipients are Gordon Person, at Amphora’s Diner Deluxe, 1151 SATURDAY/NOV. 24 children’s crafts, light refreshments, entertainmentsevents.html. Omega Man of the Year; Earl Smith, Elden St., Herndon. Spook Handy Small Business Saturday and a visit with Santa. All ages. Free. Superior Service, and Roscoe Nance, continues to bring the passion, Celebration. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Call 703-437-8855 or visit Founders Award. Visit www.okk- purpose, and spirit of the songs of Scrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ FRIDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 16-18 ques.org. Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, and his Reston. Special author presentation branches/herndon-fortnightly. “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Friday- Insights: Dorothy Moss. 3-5 p.m. at own originals to audiences at 2 p.m. Authors will visit hroughout The Wonder of the Season. 4:30 Saturday, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 throughout the U.S. and Canada (and the day to sign books; and make and 7:30 p.m. at Reston Community at Herndon High School’s Black Box Market St., Suite #103, soon internationally) on his recommendations for great reads and Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Theater (Room #175), 700 Bennett Reston.Insights: Featuring Dorothy “Remembering Pete Seeger” and gifts. Author Meg Keeshon McGovern Reston. Experience The Wonder of St., Herndon. Join Herndon High’s Moss, curator of painting and Album Release Tour. $10 Members, will host a presentation and signing the Season with musical offerings Advanced Theatre students as they sculpture and curator of performance $11 non-members. Tickets at the of her non-fiction book, We’re Good: from The Reston Chorale, members present an intimate portrait of a art at the National Portrait Gallery. door or contact Dave at The Power of Faith, Hope and of Washington Symphonic Brass and young Jewish girl who comes of age Sponsored by Reston Community [email protected]. Call 703-435- Determination, an inspiring story tenor Timothy King. Tickets at during one of the most horrendous Center. Free and open to the public. 2402 or visit about a teenage athlete whose life www.RestonChorale.org or 703-476- times in modern history — The Visit restonarts.org. www.restonherndonfolkclub.com. changed instantly when he dove into 4500, ext. 3.

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Public Meetings Fall Transportation Meetings: Updated Schedule You are invited to participate in public meetings held by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The meetings will begin with an open house followed by a public comment period. At the open house you can learn about various transportation initiatives, as well as Virginia’s project prioritization process (SMART SCALE), Virginia’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and the VTrans Multimodal Transportation Plan. Representatives from the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment and Departments of Transportation and Rail and Public Transportation will be in attendance to highlight their transportation programs and discuss your ideas and concerns about Virginia’s transportation network. The open house will be followed by a public comment period, where you can provide comments about the various initiatives. Comments will be accepted at the meeting and may also be submitted via email or online at www.CTB.Virginia.gov.

Photo courtesy of Robin Sgamba Updated Schedule: Area Public Meetings will be held at the dates, locations and times listed below:

Wednesday, November 28, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.* 2018 at 4 p.m.* NOVA District Office Fredericksburg District Potomac Conference Room Office Auditorium 4975 Alliance Drive 86 Deacon Road Fairfax, VA 22030 Fredericksburg, VA 22405

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Fall meeting materials will be available at: http://www.ctb.virginia.gov/planning/fallmeetings/ beginning October 15, 2018.

*Please note that these dates have been changed from previous listings. Annabelle Eurich, along with Troy Persinger, dances in CrossRoads School of the Arts’ 2017 production of “The If you cannot attend a meeting, you may You may send comments on rail, public Nutcracker.” send your comments on highway projects transportation, and transportation demand to Infrastructure Investment Director, VDOT, management to Public Information Officer, Reston Ballerina to Dance as Clara 1401 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia 23219, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, or [email protected]. Virginia 23219, or [email protected]. in Ballet West’s ‘The Nutcracker’ or Annabelle Eurich of Reston a dream will come true as she Comments will be accepted until December 13, 2018. prepares to dance the coveted role of Clara in Ballet West’s pro- F The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, duction of “The Nutcracker” at the Kennedy Center this holiday season. The local ballerina landed the part after she auditioned for the VYKLUPLK[OLILULÄ[ZVMP[ZZLY]PJLZVU[OLIHZPZVMYHJLJVSVYVYUH[PVUHSVYPNPUHZWYV[LJ[LK starring role in one of the most beloved ballets. Annabelle studies dance I`;P[SL=0VM[OL*P]PS9PNO[Z(J[VM 0M`V\ULLKM\Y[OLYPUMVYTH[PVUVU[OLZLWVSPJPLZVY part-time at Classical Ballet Theatre and full time at CrossRoads School ZWLJPHSHZZPZ[HUJLMVYWLYZVUZ^P[OKPZHIPSP[PLZVYSPTP[LK,UNSPZOWYVÄJPLUJ`WSLHZLJVU[HJ[[OL of the Arts. Both dance schools are located in Herndon. =PYNPUPH+LWHY[TLU[VM;YHUZWVY[H[PVU»Z;P[SL=0*VTWSPHUJL6ɉJLYH[  VY[OL=PYNPUPH +LWHY[TLU[VM9HPSHUK7\ISPJ;YHUZWVY[H[PVU»Z;P[SL=0*VTWSPHUJL6ɉJLYH[  ;;@ \ZLYZJHSS

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After taking down the American Flag Fairfax County announced the Fairfax following the Veterans Day display or if Government Center located at 12000 flown year-round in service of tribute take Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, has a second look at it. If worn, dispose of an a new flag disposal box located near the unserviceable American Flag properly. main information desk. Is Your American Flag Worn? Reston, Herndon and Fairfax County offer collection drop boxes for unserviceable flags. By Mercia Hobson ceremony prescribed by The American Legion. We The Connection also have had several Eagle Scout Projects that cen- ter around the proper disposal of flags… In all flag fter taking down the American Flag follow disposal ceremonies, all flags are given the proper Aing a Veterans Day display or if flown year- respect they deserve and are carefully handled round in service of tribute take a second look throughout the process,” said Thompson. at it. This year’s heavy rains and winds may have Local collection drop boxes for used American taken a toll on Old Glory, tattering its edges and fad- Flags: ing colors. Bob Thompson, 1st Commander of the ❖ All Fairfax County Police stations including Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post # 184 Reston District at 1801 Baron Glen Drive Herndon/Reston shared how to dispose of an unser- ❖ The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post # viceable American Flag properly. “What is recom- 184 meeting at the Herndon Moose Lodge at 779 mended for folks seeking to destroy flags that are no Center Street has a flag drop box out front. longer serviceable is that they seek out an American ❖ Fairfax Government Center located at 12000 Legion Post, VFW Post or their local Boy Scout Troops Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, has a new flag before doing anything themselves. Our Post, (the disposal box located near the main information desk. American Legion Wayne M.Kidwell Post #184 ❖ Flag disposal boxes are now located at the I-66 Herndon/Reston) has a collection box for folks to Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex and are deposit non-usable flags, which we then burn at a available during residential hours.

The Closet Recognizes 25-Year Employees n Oct. 8, The Closet of the Greater Herndon OArea, Inc. recognized two employees for completing 25 years of service. Diem Tran and Lien Tran began working at The Closet on Sept. 15, 1993. Each of these staff members received a certificate, service pin, gift card, and letter of appre- ciation for their support, commitment and dedica- tion to The Closet. President of the Closet’s Board of Directors, Gene Wiley, thanked these employees for their hard work and dedication to The Closet. Hav- ing the support of committed staff and volunteers is

what allows The Closet to serve the greater Herndon Photo contributed Community. The Closet is a faith-based nonprofit thrift shop that annually gives away nearly $50,000 in clothing and necessities to social service agency-referred cli- ents. In addition, The Closet has donated more than $3 million to the community in the form of grants and scholarships since its founding in 1974. For more information about The Closet, see the website, http:/ From lef, Diem Tran, Gene Wiley, and www.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org/ Lien Tran.

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Submit civic/community announcements at Grievance ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. By KENNETH B. LOURIE FOOD DRIVES Now that I’m back to every-three-week-che- Food for Fines. Nov. 1-30. Fairfax County Public motherapy infusions, getting through the “holi- Library will be hosting a food drive called “Food day” season becomes very tricky. One week delay for Fines.” Canned goods and other non- due to unacceptable lab results can have a cas- perishable items collected during the drive will cade effect on one’s ability to spread any cheer. be donated to Food for Others, a not-for-profit And given that I’m scheduled to be infused food pantry and food rescue operation that rather aggressively, a direct result of tumor growth serves Fairfax County. Each item donated will indicated on my most recent CT scan, delaying an erase $1 from a patron’s overdue fines up to a maximum of $15. Customers may donate even if infusion to accommodate my non-chemotherapy there are no fines accrued. Visit schedule seems like a non starter. After all, we’re www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/food-fines trying to keep me alive here. Therefore, it seems counter-intuitive almost to THROUGH DECEMBER push my treatment ahead one or two weeks just White House Ornaments. Assistance League of so I can enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey. Northern Virginia has begun its annual In the scheme of things, enjoying a meal pales fundraising sale of White House Ornaments. The in comparison to enjoying a life. And shrinking 2018 ornament honors Harry S. Truman, highlighting changes made to the White House and/or stabilizing tumors trumps mashed potatoes during his administration. One side features the and gravy. Missing a festive occasion/not being Truman Balcony and the reverse features the able to taste/eat anything is much less important Blue Room. Assistance League is an all than beating back my sworn enemy: cancer. volunteer, non-profit organization. Proceeds However, considering the unpredictability benefit our community-based programs that of my actually-receiving-chemotherapy on the support local low income children. $22 (+ two scheduled infusion dates before Christmas: shipping if mail delivery required). Email 11/16/18 and 12/7/18, and the effect of resched- [email protected] or visit www.alnv.org. uling one or the other by one or two weeks, DONATION REQUEST depending on lab results, gives pre-holiday Support Reston Historic Trust & Museum. chemotherapy infusions a bad name and an even The Reston Historic Trust & Museum has worse connotation. launched a GoFundMe campaign with the goal The patient (in this context, me), is either to raise $15,000 to go towards the repair, damned if you do (side effects) and/or damned if cleaning, and reinstallation of icons on the you don’t (tumor growth, potentially). I need way façade of the former Lakeside Pharmacy, an more than a Festivus miracle. original Lake Anne Plaza store, in a new To invoke Tiny Tim, I need to tiptoe through permanent exhibit. The new exhibit will be unveiled during Reston’s annual Founder’s Day the tulips, so to speak; to have my chemotherapy event, April 6th, 2019. Read more about their infusions allow me to eat/satiate my meals, travel history and donate at www.gofundme.com/ when necessary without having to double-back preserve-lakeside-pharmacy-icons to assist in for chemotherapy (yes, my infusion center is open their preservation. Thank you for your help! on Friday, Nov. 23, as well as the day before WEDNESDAY/NOV. 14 Christmas and the day after, with their schedule repeating itself for New Year’s) and navigate an Grants Workshop for Artists. 11:30 a.m.-1 HSYLHK`JOHSSLUNPUNÄ]L^LLR[\YUVML]LU[Z;V p.m. at Tysons-Pimmit Library, 7585 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. ARTSFAIRFAX will host a be capped off by a Jan. 2 CT scan followed up by free workshop on how to apply for Artist Grants a Jan. 11 face-to-face appointment with my on- which support and encourage Fairfax County’s cologist to discuss the results of the January scan. artists in all disciplines. Artist Grants recognize I can hardly wait. Although I have to, and of professional working artists’ achievements and course, think about the what-if constantly. their demonstrated history of accomplishments Nearly two months of scheduling twists and and they promote artists’ continued pursuit of turns impacting one’s quality of life during the their creative work. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 12 most stressful time of the year: Thanksgiving to [email protected]. through New Year’s followed by learning one’s THURSDAY/NOV. 15 fate: stay the course or as Yogi Berra said: “Come Weekend Food for Kids. 10-11:30 a.m. at to the fork in the road and take it.” And if I do Dominion Energy, 3072 Centreville Road, take it (Immunotherapy), it won’t simply be Herndon. Assistance League of Northern the road less traveled, it will be the road never Virginia, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, traveled – by me. Although many other cancer invites community members to help pack food patients have blazed the trail, the prospect of for its Weekend Food for Kids program. This yours truly blazing the next trail (line) scares me, critical program provides nonperishable food over the weekend to children who receive free hopefully not to death. or reduced-price meals during the school year at It might not be so bad – and extremely per- Title I schools in Fairfax and Prince William sonal, if my best friend’s wife hadn’t succumbed Counties and the City of Alexandria. Email to her lung cancer within a year or so after being [email protected] or visit www.alnv.org f prescribed one of the drugs that my oncologist FRIDAY/NOV. 16 and I have discussed if my next scan continues to show tumor growth. Jack’s Brain, Jill’s Brain: Gender I get so emotional at the mere mention of the Differences and Why They Matter. 10 a.m.-noon at Dunn Loring Center for Parent drug that I can’t even pronounce it through my Services, Entrance 1, Room 100, 2334 Gallows tears. So my oncologist knows my preference Road, Dunn Loring. This workshop will highlight and he’s content to respect my wishes especially the rapidly emerging research on how the brains considering that according to his experiences, the of females and males are developmentally, drugs are fairly similar in their effect/success. structurally and functionally different. Learn (UKZPUJLTPUKKLÄUP[LS`TH[[LYZRLLWPUN how to provide behavioral and emotional me in a positive frame of mind is the goal. But interventions to both boys and girls. Call 703- I’m getting way ahead of myself here; it’s only 204-3941 or visit November. This discussion won’t occur for almost www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/ parent-resource-center. nine weeks, Jan. 11, 2019. The only problem is, the next nine weeks MONDAY/NOV. 19 present challenges unlike any similar period Ethics Day. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sheraton Reston during the year. Throw in a few lab tests, a couple Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. of chemotherapy infusions, a diagnostic scan and Reston Chamber is in its 26th year producing a few weeks to wait for all of it to shake out and Ethics Day in conjunction with South Lakes High what you’re left with is your life hanging in the School. More than 70 volunteers from the balance and death rearing its ugly head. business community will serve as table leaders facilitating a small group of 8-10 students “Cancer sucks” – especially during the holi- through real life scenarios and promote vibrant days. discussion. Visit www.restonchamber.org/ events/details/2018-ethics-day-5164 to register. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for See Bulletin, Page 12 The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ November 14-20, 2018 ❖ 11 News

Dining Another Reston Go-To Place England clam chowder? Delish! Review: Not Faced with multiple entrée choices from beef, pork, pasta, Your Average chicken, and veggie main dishes, even the pickiest eater Joe’s. will be stumped. And that does By Alexandra Greeley not include the big salad The Connection entrées, burgers, sandwiches,

Photo by Arvil Daniels and eight specialty pizzas — or athering at a very you can create your own pizza, popular eatery in selecting from among such top- G pings as Italian sausage, bacon, Reston guarantees great eats, great drinks, and a roasted chicken, red onions, chattering social time. That de- roasted peppers, fresh mozza- scribes an experience at Not rella, and many other options. Your Average Joe’s. Unclear What kind of pizza could you who Joe may be but for sure create with at least 10 of these Basketball in the early days of Reston. kitchen creations are above av- toppings? erage. Indeed, NYAJ seems to If you are looking to keep now be a Reston go-to place, calories under control — sort of, especially at lunch. And dinner! especially if you have eaten Bill Bouie Tells All Hint: make reservations. your way through a basket of What to expect? To start, at- two of hot bread — consider a Reston Historic Trust & Museum hosts Bouie’s tentive service with a staff mem- big salad, topped with your ber handing over a basket of hot choice of grilled chicken, presentation, ‘The History of Reston Sports, bread slices with a ramekin of shrimp, or salmon. A real chopped garlic and a sprinkling pleaser is the Cobb salad, Pioneers, Players and Playing Fields.’ of crushed red pepper bathed in loaded with crumbled blue olive oil. And drinks, of course, cheese, a hard-boiled egg, coun- from ice water to whatever your try bacon, and avocado, topped By Mercia Hobson choice for the meal. with your choice of one of nine The Connection Photo by Mercia Hobs Then spend time browsing dressings. Looking for a heartier through your menu of choice: entrée? The shrimp tacos or the he Reston Historic dinner, happy hour, lunch, glu- Sweet Blue burger makes a Trust & Museum ten-free, party, and Sunday pleasing choice. Going even big- T hosted “The History brunch. And for lunch, wow, the ger includes one of the meat- of Reston Sports, Pio- choices are so extensive that based entrées or simply grilled neers, Players and Playing Fields” picking the final two or three — meats with your choice of sides on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at or four — makes one head to- that include French fries and

on/The Connection the YMCA on Sunset Hills Road. wards calorie heaven. chipotle sweet potato mash. Bill Bouie led the presentation. A Starters run the gamut from Even the menu warns not to noted sportsperson in his own ahi tuna wontons and buffalo skip dessert, and those are right, Bouie served in various com- Caribbean chicken tenders to words of good advice. The munity athletic organizations in- delicious New England-style sticky toffee cake and their Pea- cluding Reston Little League, crab cakes (enough really for an nut Butter Thing (whatever that Reston Youth Baseball, Reston’s entrée) and a forno-baked is) may appeal, but do include YMCA Board of Management, the an order of the Key Lime pie— Bill Bouie enjoys his presentation of “The History of chicken quesadilla. United States Olympic an awesome rendition of this Reston Sports, Pioneers, Players and Playing Fields” But if you are with a table of Committee’s Project Gold and oth- classic American fave. hosted by Reston Historic Trust & Museum on Thursday, hungry friends, do consider the ers. Again: a note of advice: res- Nov. 8, 2018. nachos composed of corn torti- During his slide presentation, llas, chipotle-braised chicken ervations, reservations, reserva- Bouie referenced Bob Simon’s Vi- fered one of the most extensive Creek Country Club is a private and melted Pepper Jack cheese. tions. NYAJ gets might sion of the New Town, that in the tennis programs in the Washing- club with its membership drop- Cumin sour cream heightens crowded…. Not Your Average Joe’s, 1845 creation of Reston the widest ton D.C. region. One of the most ping. Reston National is a public the Latino essence of this appe- fantastic triathlons is Amy’s course “stable and profitable in a Fountain Dr., Reston, 571-234-8200. choice of opportunities available tizer. Besides an appetizer, what Hours: Sun..-Wed., 11 a.m. to 10 was the goal. He told how in the Amigos Be AMYazing youth tough market,” said Bouie. about a bowl or cup of New p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. beginning everyone got to play. triathlon. It has raised over What’s Next? Bouie outlined the There was swimming, biking, soft- $75,000 for Childhood Brain Tu- potential of a major wellness cen- ball. Reston Youth baseball and mor Foundation since the race was ter in Reston Town Center North, basketball flourished. A lot of posi- founded in 2011. Another amaz- implementation of the Final Mas- Bulletin Board OlderAdults and click on Insurance tive things came out Reston Youth ing happening is the Skate Park ter Plan at Lake Fairfax, restoring Counseling-VICAP. basketball beyond benefits for the located within the confines of Lake middle school sports in Reston. From Page 11 THURSDAY/NOV. 29 children, such as reversible jerseys, Fairfax Park. Finally, Bouie listed Bill Bouie’s MONDAY/NOV. 26 Dyslexia Open House. 10 a.m.-noon county funds to support scholar- Bouie touched on some of the Top Reston Athletes: Medicare 101. 10-11:30 a.m. at at Dunn Loring Center for Parent ships for low-income families and major sports controversies in Grant Hill, Alan Webb, Coach Reston Community Center, 2310 Services, 2334 Gallows Road, League money to install glass Reston, lights at Stratton Woods Christy Winters Scott, Eddie Royal, Colts Neck Road, Reston. Learn the Entrance 1 – Room 100, Dunn facts about health insurance for older Loring. Call 703-204-3941 or visit backboards, Bouie said. Park, the elimination of the Reston Brandon Guyer, Maame Biney, adults. Registration required, call www.fcps.edu/resources/family- In the early 80s, tennis was Racquet Club and of course, “A Michael Derek Jackson, Wyatt 703-531-2905, TTY 711. Find out engagement/parent-resource-center wildly popular, Bouie said. RA of- Tale of Two Golf Courses.” Hidden Toregas, Chris Royal, Joey Beard. more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ for more or to register. 12 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ November 14-20, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com