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RA volunteers consist of people of all ages with a variety of skill levels. In 2016, 1,374 volunteers contributed more than 24,000 hours of service In 2016, 1,374 volunteers contributed Volunteers Help Keep Reston Great more than 24,000 hours of service. he mission of Volunteer Reston everyone. We pride ourselves in creating a lakes and along the pathways and natural way to stay up-to-date on volunteer opportu- is to enhance Reston dynamic, diverse and unique volunteer ex- areas. Some volunteers choose to partici- nities in the Reston community. Get the latest TAssociation’s services and pro- periences that are essential to maintaining pate in one-time events or programs, and updates about our events, share your experi- grams by matching the varied our high quality services and programming. they return to the same events each year. ences and photos with us and see how volun- talents of individuals and groups of all ages, RA volunteers consist of people of all ages Others run for the RA Board of Directors or teers are making Reston great! interests and skills with a variety of engag- with a variety of skill levels, including citi- Design and Review Board, or they serve on Facebook.com/VolunteerReston ing and challenging projects and endeav- zens, corporate teams, faith-based groups, advisory committees and working groups. Instagram@Volunteer_Reston ors. families, college students, retirees, scouts Reston Association volunteers all have Twitter@VolunteerReston Volunteering is the life-blood and back- and youth community service volunteers. one thing in common — they are all help- There are endless ways that you can help. bone of the Reston community. Whether you Some of these volunteers have been in- ing to make Reston a better place to live, To get started fill out an online volunteer are hoping to meet new people, spend time volved in Reston for many years. They help work, play and get involved. See what vol- application at http://bit.ly/ with friends, make a positive impact in your at special events and community festivals, unteers are doing in the community by con- VolunteerRestonApplication or contact Ha community or complete school service provide office and program support and necting with Volunteer Reston on social me- Brock, Volunteer Reston Manager, at hours, Volunteer Reston has something for participate in cleanup projects at Reston dia. Following our accounts is a convenient [email protected] or 703-435-7986.

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By Karen and Jim Cleveland He asked “What’s wrong with Live, Work and Play?” to which we responded “Noth- e both feel incredibly blessed ing. It was such a success that it has be- to have spent our entire come ubiquitous and Reston a model for Wadult lives here in Reston. how to develop a community.” Jim having worked for all If you are new to Reston, welcome. With master developers beginning with our the arrival of Metro we are growing and we founder Bob Simon and Karen launching are thrilled to have you here. It is important into community work as the first CEO of to us that we continue to live the ideals that the Reston Chamber of Commerce. It was were the foundation of Reston, so please find our shared passion for making Reston the a passion and get involved and if you are on very best community it could be that the plazas or walking on the RA pathways, brought us together. We put our passion into please look up and say hi to your neighbors. our jobs, or volunteer activities and into If we know one another we will continue to experiencing all that Reston has to offer. support one another and preserve what is The highlight of Jim’s career was over- Reston for the next generation. seeing the planning and development of the We love everything Reston and we hope first phase of Reston Town Center as Presi- you do to. dent of Reston Land Corporation. When asked how he would know if Reston Town Jim and Karen Cleveland are community Center was a success, he simply said, “If I leaders and volunteers who were named Rob- hear people all over town saying ‘Meet me ert E. Simon Fellows in 2014 for their life- at the Fountain and we’ll pick a restaurant Honoring Bill Bouie at the Best of Reston Awards. From left: The Robert time commitment to the people of Reston. or movie.’ Then I will know we’ve made it.” E. Simon Fellows Joe Ritchey, Karen Cleveland, Bill Bouie, Chuck Veatch, He also brims with pride when talking about Jim Cleveland and Bob Simon. the growth and prominence of the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) of which he has played an instrumental part since nearly the beginning. Reston Town Center now joins Lake Anne Plaza, Hunters Woods Plaza, The Nature Center, Reston Commu- nity Center and the parks as gathering spaces that create the sense of place that Bob Simon believed would make Reston successful. We are both avid YMCA members and volunteers, nature lovers, art enthusiasts and we love spending time with people who share our desire to live in a true commu- nity where all are welcome and positioned to thrive. We are grateful for organizations like the Y and Cornerstones who support our most vulnerable neighbors and we are proud of the citizens of Reston who come together to support one another and keep

Photos contributed the dream alive. Reston was founded on seven principles and the slogan was “Live, Work and Play.” In recent years the words “and get involved” were added since volunteerism and activ- ism have long been a mainstay of this com- munity. A couple of years ago we presented the concept of the following new slogan to Karen Cleveland kayaking on Lake Newport. Bob Simon: “Planned, Proven and Con- nected.”

Top Ten Reston Places, Events (and Some More) ❖ Our very favorite place is sitting on our restaurant at Lake Anne. ❖ The YMCA kids Tri is a great August deck looking over Lake Newport watching the ❖ Center Stage performances at Hunters event as is the brand new Lake Anne birds, turtles and people boating and paddle Woods are always a welcome treat. Cardboard Boat Regatta benefiting the boarding enjoying all the lake has to offer. ❖ Northern VA Fine Arts Festival is a must Reston Museum. ❖ Sitting by the fountain at Reston Town every May. ❖ (We just couldn’t narrow it to 10): Center greeting friends and people watching. ❖ Challenging our artistic sensibilities at Recognizing the unsung heroes, who give so ❖ Strolling through Browns Chapel Park regular GRACE art exhibits. much of their time, talent and treasure, at listening to sounds of summer baseball or ❖ Reston Home Tour is a fun fall outing good the Best of Reston Gala benefiting the listening to all the critters at our other for home décor inspiration. programs of Cornerstones. favorite park by the Nature House. ❖ Taking the tour of Reston’s beautiful and ❖ Just one more…sitting outside having Jim and Karen Cleveland with ❖ Having a bite to eat at an outdoor fun public art all over Reston. dinner at Clyde’s or Kalypso’s listening to a Bronze Bob and the Virginia is for summer concert. Lovers Traveling Sculpture. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide Back to FCPS

By Scott S. Brabrand, Welcome to Fairfax County: Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ t is great to be back in the Fairfax County Public By Sharon Bulova I lege are located just down the road Schools (FCPS) family! I Chairman for affordable higher education op- am returning to FCPS after Fairfax County Board of portunities in many different sub- spending the past Supervisors ject fields. Our business-friendly five years as superin- economy offers a wide array of tendent of Lynchburg I want to visit our elcome to Fairfax impressive career opportunities for City Schools. My County, one of the both our older and younger resi- family is also very schools to understand Wgreatest places in dents. excited to be back; the work and the the nation to live, On the local government level, my two sons will be work, play and raise a family. the Fairfax County Board of Super- attending Fairfax challenges our teachers, Fairfax County is home to a thriv- visors is constantly hard at work High School this year, ing business community, vibrant to ensure quality public services the same school administrators and entertainment and shopping desti- for our residents. Our 10-member where I once served nations, a world class university, Board of Supervisors strives to as principal. I always employees face, to beautiful parks and a diverse popu- maintain positive community en- dreamed of coming lation of engaged residents. gagement, while strategically back to FCPS and it understand what is Whether you are a long time resi- planning for the future with land is an honor for me to dent or new to the county, I hope use and infrastructure decisions. have the opportunity happening “on the you’ll take some time to visit some Some recent Fairfax County ac- to lead this amazing of our most popular spots and enjoy what Fairfax complishments include updating many of our police school system. ground” so I can be County has to offer. policies, establishing a Diversion First program for I was a career better informed when Tysons Corner Center, Fair Oaks Mall, Reston Town people with mental illness who become involved with changer, after doing Center, Fairfax Corner, Springfield Town Center and law enforcement, and successfully extending volunteer work in making decisions. the Mosaic District are great places to shop, eat and Metrorail to Tysons and Reston. Phase 2 of Metro’s the schools, and be- Scott S. Brabrand, Ed.D., spend time with friends. For cultural destinations, Silver Line is currently under construction and will gan in FCPS as a so- George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Wolf Trap extend all the way to Dulles Airport and into Loudoun cial studies teacher Superintendent of Schools National Park for the Performing Arts and the Work- County. in 1994. I also served house Arts Center in Lorton are some of my favor- Fairfax County offers opportunity and quality ser- as an assistant principal at Equity: FCPS is a microcosm ites. For fresh air and exercise, I recommend our ex- vices for residents of all ages. People from all over Herndon High and an associate of the world with students and tensive network of trails, parks and RECenters. the globe have made Fairfax County their home, en- principal at Lake Braddock Sec- families who come from all While there are a lot of fun things to do in Fairfax riching our community with their diverse cultures ondary School before being backgrounds and cultures. We County, our community is notorious for our “work and entrepreneurship. In Fairfax County, we believe named principal at Fairfax High will ensure that all students hard, play hard” ethic. Time Magazine has described we must all do our part to set a positive tone of ac- School in 2005. In 2009, I was reach Portrait of a Graduate us as the epicenter of the Washington region’s job ceptance, inclusiveness and kindness. named the cluster assistant su- outcomes by addressing oppor- boom and one of the great economic success stories As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I am perintendent for schools in the tunity, access and attainment of our time. Fairfax County is home to nine Fortune elected at-large by Fairfax County residents. My of- Hayfield, West Potomac and Mt. gaps. Every child, by name and 500 company headquarters, approximately 9,000 fice is here to serve you. If you have any questions or Vernon pyramids. need, can succeed with the tech businesses and over 116 million square feet of concerns, please email me at As your superintendent, I am proper support. office space. [email protected] or give my office a call making Fridays my school days. Effectiveness: We need to Fairfax County has one of the best public school at 703-324-2321. I hope you will sign up to receive I want to visit our schools to un- ensure that FCPS is being effec- systems nationwide with a graduation rate of nearly my monthly Bulova Byline newsletter that will keep derstand the work and the chal- tive and efficient. One step I am 93 percent. Fairfax County Public Schools is the third you up-to-date on what is happening in your new lenges our teachers, administra- taking is to narrow down our largest employer in Virginia and the 10th largest community. I also encourage you to visit tors and employees face, to un- strategic plan in order to focus school system in the country with more than 189,000 fairfaxcounty.gov and fxva.com to see what Fairfax derstand what is happening “on our efforts on achievable priori- students. After high school graduation, George Ma- County has to offer you and your family every sea- the ground” so I can be better ties that we can do well this son University and Northern Virginia Community Col- son and every day. Welcome to your new home. informed when making deci- year as a school division. We sions. will align our resources to these I am committed to following priorities. Striving To Make Democracy Work through on the work of my pre- Expectations: I want our The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area by holding candidate forums, so they can meet and decessor, Dr. Karen Garza, who employees to love kids. The per- (LWVFA) is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization ask questions of the candidates who are running for established Portrait of a Gradu- sonal connection that our stu- composed of men and women who are dedicated to office. It conducts studies of important community ate — the 21st century learning dents feel with their teachers making democracy work. Since it is nonpartisan, it issues, has monthly meetings during which members model that our system has em- and all of our employees is criti- does not support or endorse candidates. It registers discuss these issues, and uses education and advo- braced — that focuses on the cal to their success. I want our voters and provides them with unbiased information cacy to influence local public policy in the interest of skills necessary for our students employees to love teaching and about the voting process, issues of interest, and elec- the public. To learn more about this organization or to succeed in college and be- learning which I know will posi- tions. It encourages active participation of citizens to join, go to www.lwv-fairfax.org. yond. As a school division, we tively impact a child every day, are committed to achieving this and I want our employees to be goal for every student, in every professional in their work and Service for Seniors Who Want to Serve classroom, in every school. We role models for our students. RSVP is the region’s largest volunteer network for RSVP volunteers enjoy flexible schedules, free ac- can we make this vision happen All of the challenges we face people 55 and older, providing individualized sup- cident and liability insurance while serving, optional through … as a community and a country port to seniors seeking service opportunities in and mileage and meal reimbursement and are invited to Excellence: We need to can best be solved through pub- around Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City group projects and social gatherings with other RSVP make sure every student and lic education and FCPS can and of Alexandria. volunteers. family has an excellent experi- will lead the way. RSVP offers opportunities for volunteers includ- To sign up for an upcoming RSVP orientation email ence during their time with us. I wish all students, teachers, ing providing rides, support and meals to older neigh- Carly Hubicki at [email protected] or This also requires our employees and parents a very successful bors, assisting local veterans in need and helping call RSVP at 703-403- 5360. To learn more about to be fully invested in the impor- school year and I look forward prepare communities for disasters. RSVP also recruits RSVP, visit www.rsvpnova.org. tant work they do every day. to seeing you in your schools! volunteers for community events throughout the year.

4 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide The Best Things About Living in Reston By Andrea Worker coming community for everyone, at a time when the The Connection nation was still struggling with Civil Rights issues and providing integrated housing for all. Simon eston might not be able to trace its roots wanted a community with opportunity for the full- to Colonial times like many of its neigh- est use of leisure time and somewhere that people Rbors, although it sits on land originally could remain in one single place throughout their owned by Lord Fairfax, but the “New lives. Town Experiment” of founder Robert E. Simon has Beloved Bob Simon passed away in 2015 at the its own unique story, having been purposely designed age of 101, still a resident of Reston. He lived to see as a cluster of “villages” connected by walkable paths. much of his dream come true, and many of Reston’s Reston was also created to be an open and wel- inhabitants today are grateful for his vision.

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Ann Selnick, financial Kim Waite-Williams, analyst. Reston resi- owner The Pet Elf dent for 30 years. petsitting/walking. “The best thing about liv- Resident for 34 years. ing in Reston is the abun- “I love the natural green dance of nature and wild- spaces in Reston, especially life and the many walking the walking paths. I love paths through forests and that we’re a large, culturally parks. In the summer, I love diverse community and that the Reston Town Center we come together in the concerts, the Lake Anne face of diversity and take Farmers’ Market, and the beautiful swimming pools. care of one another. I have always felt very supported All year round, there is a great selection of restau- in my small business here.” rants and friendly people everywhere.”

John Mooney, Retired, Dave Fulkerson, 1+ years in Reston. federal government John Mooney may be a employee. Reston relative newcomer to resident for 20 years. Delegate Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum Reston, but he fell in love Fulkerson expresses his with the community so appreciation for Reston sim- Your Elected Representative to the quickly and so fully, that he ply and succinctly. “The best now serves as the North things about living in Virginia House of Delegates, 36th District Point representative on the Reston? That would include Reston Association Board of the visual appeal, the path- Directors. “I love the RA ways and amenities.” members’ devotion to its inclusive vision and its rich, complex harmony of natural areas, wooded residen- tial neighborhoods, trails, and its urban town cen- ter.”

Ken Plum, State Delegate (D-36). Reston resident for 40 years. “My list is long for what I Terry Catasús like about living in Reston, Jennings, children’s but singling out the biggest book author. 39 years reason for liking to live in in Reston. Reston…I would say the “I have lived in Reston, in people who live in Reston. the same house since 1978. There is a lot of strife in the The best thing about living world and in our country these days. Reston is an in Reston is its people. It has inclusive community with people living here from been a wonderful place to all over the country and the world. There are inci- raise our kids and I’m look- dents among people in our community, but they pale ing forward to sharing my in comparison with human relations in so many parts I am honored to serve you in the state legislature and am of the world. Reston residents have wonderful sto- life in Reston with my grandkids. The group of par- always here for your questions, requests, suggestions, ents who volunteered at Sunrise Valley Elementary ries to tell of where they are from, how they got here, School has stayed together and provide each other and what their aspirations are. Our schools are filled DQGFRQFHUQV,I\RXQHHGDVVLVWDQFHFDOOP\RI¿FHDW with love and support. It is easy to see this spirit in with beautiful children that are bright and talented. 703.758.9733; write me at 2073 Cobblestone Lane, all of Reston. I love the inclusiveness and diversity Our founder Robert E. Simon wanted Reston to be Reston, VA 20191-4039; or send email to [email protected]. of our town.” welcoming to all. Is it that the openness of the com- munity to all people makes it a wonderful place to Authorized by Kenneth R. Plum. live or is it that the people who come here make it so Paid for by Friends of Delegate Ken Plum wonderful? I am proud to call it a home that I love. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 5 Newcomers & Community Guide About the Connection

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Postcards

from Reston Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection

Reston loves its art! The annual Juried Art Festi- val in Reston Town Center.

Cold weather doesn’t mean there’s no outdoor fun in Reston. Time to skate!

Enjoying Lake Anne by joining the Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Reston celebrates its multicultural diversity.

Children and sports rule in Reston at the parade for the start of Little League season.

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tensive programs and services are on their eston is a different kind of place. website – which also lists all other govern- One of the many aspects that ment services and contacts – and you can Rsets our community apart is how also learn more by visiting Member Services it was developed, and how it during business hours, or e-mail operates. [email protected], or call 703- Reston is not a town in the conventional 435-6530. sense. Reston has no mayor, nor a “town hall” for centralized lines of communication Beyond Reston Association, and services. Without a traditional munici- There’s More pal government, it can be baffling to new- Within the jurisdiction of RA are clusters, comers and confusing to long-term resi- which are delineated neighborhoods man- dents as well, as there is no “one place” for aged by volunteer boards who oversee their all information about the community. common areas, rules, and guidelines to When he purchased the land that is uphold property standards. For services and Reston in the early 1960s, Robert E. Simon, maintenance, cluster residents pay annual Jr. (c.1914-2015, Bob, our founder and the fees in addition to RA dues. “R E S” in Reston,) established “Seven Goals Outside of the purview of RA is the ur- for the New Town.” His vision for creating ban core of Reston Town Center. It is part a community where people could live, work, of the PRC, as planned, under Fairfax and play was well ahead of its time, and Lake Anne. County governance, but it is managed sepa- today’s developers try to follow Bob’s suc- rately by Reston Town Center Association. cess. Reston is fortunate to have a wide range of amenities, choices, and the oppor- tunity to be involved through volunteerism, Local News but with these privileges comes the obliga- The best way to stay in the know about tion to be informed. the community is by reading Reston’s vari- ety of print and online media sources, in- County of Fairfax: Photos courtesy Reston As cluding the Reston Connection in print or Reston’s Infrastructure online. News from Reston Association is Reston is identified as a PRC – Planned distributed in various ways, such as the Residential Community – within the County weekly RA News that is delivered to thou- of Fairfax to which our property taxes are sands of email addresses every Friday, To paid for standard needs. Police, public edu- subscribe, “Join Our Mailing List” on the cation, roads, water, sewers, and recycling/ Home page of Reston.org. RA also publishes trash transfer are just some of the services Reston Magazine, which includes articles funded by tax dollars paid by property own- about the community and the latest infor- ers and businesses everywhere in Fairfax

sociation mation on programs, recreation, and facili- County, which governs Reston, represented ties, delivered to every RA household each by the Hunter Mill District Supervisor. quarter. Learn more about these and other Also under the auspices of Fairfax County special interest publications at Reston.org, is Reston Community Center (RCC) which or enquire at Member Services at the head- Nature House in the fall. offers two centers for indoor recreation and quarters of Reston Association, 12001 Sun- entertainment at Lake Anne and Hunters rise Valley Drive, Reston. Woods, plus programming at other Reston venues. RCC is supported by additional Want to Know More? county funding paid by every Reston prop- See the “Local Organizations” page on erty owner and business in Small Tax Dis- Reston.org, and visit these websites that trict #5. provide local information: FairfaxCounty.gov: Public works and Reston Association services In addition to annual county taxes, most LINKinfo.org: Public transportation in- Reston property owners pay annual dues formation for Reston to Reston Association (RA), the leadership RestonChamber.org: Business com- organization that serves the majority of munity membership owners and renters within the approximate Reston Citizens Association: Est. 6,800 acres of the community. RA manages 1967 to promote and protect Reston’s plan- 1,700 acres of Reston’s open spaces, lakes, ning ideals forests, outdoor recreation areas including Reston.org: Reston Association prop- pools and tennis courts, and 55 miles of erty owners and tenants trails that are a treasured community ame- RestonCommunityCenter.com: nity. RA produces a wonderful map, avail- County-operated indoor recreation and pro- able in print and online, showing all the Reston Association’s tennis courts. gramming roads, trails, village centers, recreation fa- RestonMuseum.org: Reston’s history cilities, public art, and more. tion and assist staff with ongoing and new the community and makes choices easier RestonTC.org: Urban core property RA comprised its members, approxi- directives. for owners when refreshing their proper- management mately 90 employees, and an elected, vol- RA operates with a Deed of Dedication. ties. For owners considering changes to RestonTownCenter.com: Urban core unteer Board of Directors who oversee the To maintain a spirit of cooperation that their properties, RA’s Design Review Board shopping, dining, events administration. All owners and renters neighborhoods can rely on, the RA Deed provides guidance in its assessment of the VirginiaDOT.org: Reston’s public roads within RA can participate in the annual elec- has covenants adhering to values of plans. tions. RA also has a variety of volunteer sustainability and exterior property stan- RA also provides acclaimed summer day — Compiled by members of the advisory committees spanning a range of dards. For instance, the “Reston palette” camps, year-round activities and events, Community Engagement Advisory interests that provide meaningful participa- ensures a cohesive appearance throughout programs for all ages, and more. RA’s ex- Committee for Reston Association www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 9 Newcomers & Community Guide

nvso.us/. dignitaries, special guest emcees, and August 2017 much more. 11900 Market St., Reston. Visit WEDNESDAYS FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 15-16 www.restontowncenter.com/holiday/ ChalkFest at Reston Town Center. reston-holiday-parade/. Dog Days of Summer. Every Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Sept. 27, Pavilion and Market Street, 11900 4-7 p.m., Pavilion, 11900 Market St., Market St, Reston. Friday: Noon-11 Reston. Dogs and owners can frolic in p.m., professional artists and December 2017 the Pavilion as it is transformed sponsors will create chalk drawings weekly into an off-leash play area. on the pavement. Spectators SATURDAY/DEC. 2 Treats, toys, areas to cool off, pet welcome. Rain or shine. Saturday: 8 Canoe Rides with Santa. 2-6 p.m. friendly giveaways, and more. Free. a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy creating and Sign up for a time slot. Fee $10 per Visit www.restontowncenter.com/ seeing chalk art on the pavement. participant. Children age 3-14 can Participation is open to all – enjoy a special canoe ride with Santa registration fee includes supplies; and let him know what they would WEDNESDAY/AUG. 23 viewing is free. For more information like him to bring this Christmas. Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. at Reston email [email protected]. Participants should wear a bathing Town Center, Bow Tie Cinemas, suit and enjoy a swim open to you 11940 Market St. Reston Association SATURDAY/SEPT. 23 and your family from 2-6 p.m. Visit presents a feature film. Refreshments herndon-va.gov/recreation/special- Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 and door prizes provided prior to events/canoe-rides-with-santa. a.m.-6 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 movie. Free to 55+. Email Herndon Homes Tour. 10 a.m.-4 Washington Plaza, Reston. This [email protected], call 703-435- p.m. The Herndon Homes Tour is a signature Reston event honors the 6530, or visit reston.org. time-honored tradition that kicks off diversity that is one of our greatest Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection the holiday season and allows the strengths. Everyone is encouraged to public the opportunity to visit local dress in attire from their own cultural SATURDAY/AUG. 26 homes decorated for the holidays. roots and share the stories that we Storytime Live. 10 a.m.-noon at Tickets: $15 through Nov.26; $20 gather on the pathways of our lives. Kiddie Academy of Reston, 12320 starting Nov. 27. Visit www.herndon- The festival features a Naturalization Pinecrest Road, Reston. Stories and a va.gov/. Ceremony, International Book Fair, visit from Curious George. Visit National Heritage Award Fellows, www.kastorytime.com/. Reston Concerts on the Town. arts & crafts, entertainment, Art SUNDAY/DEC. 3 Mirrors Culture 2D and 3D exhibits, 7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town Center Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. 10 delicious food, and family activities Pavilion, 11900 Market St., Reston a.m.-4 p.m. Herndon Community from around the world. Free. Rain or Town Center. David Akers and the Center, 814 Ferndale Ave.. Wreaths, shine. All ages. Visit Soul Shakers. Free. Visit quilts, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, www.restoncommunitycenter.com/. restontowncenter.com. decorations, original artwork, 2017 Dulles Day Festival and photography, stained glass and more. Plane Pull. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Dulles Free admission and parking. International Airport, 1 Saarinen SUNDAY/AUG. 27 Additional parking at the Herndon Circle, Dulles. The Dulles Day Ice Cream Social. Northern Virginia Centennial Golf Course. Visit Festival & Plane Pull has grown into Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle herndon-va.gov/recreation/special- a full day of competition, food, and Ave., Reston. 3 p.m. Say goodbye to events/holiday-arts-and-crafts-show. games raising over $2,000,000 for summer and hello to fall at an Ice athletes with intellectual disabilities Cream Social for new and Multicultural Festival in Virginia alone. Visit prospective members as well as SATURDAY-SUNDAY/DEC. 9-10 planepull.com/. Members of Furia Flamenca perform Flamenco Dances preschool and religious school Reston Friends Holiday Book Sale. families. Contact sara@ from Southern Spain at the 2016 Reston Multicultural Reston Regional Library, 11925 nvhcreston.org to RSVP. SUNDAY/SEPT. 24 Festival at Lake Anne in Reston. Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday: 1-4 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Reston p.m. Start your shopping early. Come Town Center, 11900 Market St., 2017 Take Steps commemorative t- welcome. Adults. Visit THURSDAY/AUG. 31 browse and buy - we have lots of gift- Reston. Registration at 1:30 p.m., shirt. Fundraise even more money www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Dollars and Sense Book Club. 7 quality books. Visit ceremony at 2:30 p.m., walk at 3 and win even more prizes. Visit branches/rr/. p.m. at Reston Regional Library, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ p.m. Visit act.alz.org. online.ccfa.org/site/PageNavigator/ 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Dollars branches/rr/. take_steps_for_crohns_and_colitis.html. and Sense Book Club will be SUNDAY/NOV. 12 discussing “Ponzi’s Scheme: The True FRIDAY/SEPT. 29 Sisterhood Chanukah Boutique. Story of a Financial Legend” by SATURDAY/DEC. 17 Pleine Aire Event. SATURDAY/OCT. 21 Mitchell Zuckoff. Free. Call 703-689- Lake Anne Plaza, Northern Virginia Hebrew A Storybook Holiday Celebration. Halloween Family Fun Day. 2700. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Noon- Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Ave., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Herndon Designed in the spirit of a “day 2pm. Come dressed in your favorite Reston. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the NVHC Community Center, 814 Ferndale painting” competition, which costume, and enjoy sensational Social Hall. Visit Ave., Herndon. Bring your child to September 2017 challenges artists to create works of performances perfect for the whole www.nvhcreston.org/connect/social- enjoy some holiday fun. Cost includes art in a short period of time. The family. Peter McCory, a famed one- groups/sisterhood/judaica. craft projects, a visit with Santa and event is open to all artists and all man band, will put children into the a reading of a holiday story by a SATURDAY/SEPT. 2 mediums. To be eligible for prizes, Halloween spirit at 12 p.m., followed 11th Annual Lake Anne Jazz & SATURDAY/NOV. 18 special guest. $9/child. Visit artists must meet all painting by a wonderful performance at 1:15 herndon-va.gov/about-us/recreation/ Blues Festival. 1-9 p.m. Lake Anne Turkey Trot 5K Race. competition eligibility requirements. p.m. by Bob Brown’s Puppets in 4 p.m. Runners community-center. Plaza (Waterfront) 1609 Washington Multiple prizes totaling up to $500 Monster Madness. Little ghosts and and walkers, take your mark and get Plaza, Reston. The free, family will be awarded. Check back soon for goblins up to the age of 8 will try ready to conquer a fun 5K trail friendly event will feature a variety additional event info as the planning their skill at winning candy while course, which winds around the of acclaimed artists showcasing their develops. Visit lakeanneplaza.com/ they play carnival games until 2 p.m. Herndon Centennial Golf Course. 2018 talent and craft for jazz and blues. event/plein-aire- event-lake- anne/. All children must be accompanied by Registration will begin in late Visit lakeanneplaza.com/event/11th- an adult guardian, age 18 and older September. Pre-registration ends on SATURDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 21-28 annual- lake-anne- jazz-blues- for the entire event. Infant-8 years. Friday, Nov. 17 at noon. Race day Historic Garden Week. Visit festival/. October 2017 Free. Drop in. Please call 703-390- registration is from 1:30-3 p.m. in www.vagardenweek.org/. 6163 or visit the Herndon Community Center www.restoncommunitycenter.com/. Gym. Can of food and fee — 18 & SUNDAY/SEPT. 10 MONDAY/OCT. 2 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 8-10 3rd Annual Rescue Reston Golf under: $20; adults pre-registration: 34th Annual Reston Triathlon. The 37th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Tournament and Nature Hike. $30. Adults race day registration: Reston Triathlon is one of Virginia’s WEDNESDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 25-30 12000 Government Center Parkway, Golf Tournament takes place at $35. Visit herndon-va.gov/ longest running races. In the past 33 Washington West Film Festival. Fairfax. Northern Virginia’s largest Reston National Golf Course, 11875 recreation/special- events/turkey- years, the race has never been community-wide celebration. Visit Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. The Screening events in Reston, Arlington trot- 5k-race. cancelled. The swim portion was www.celebratefairfax.com or call golf starts with check-in at 1 p.m. and other local areas. Schedule to be cancelled only twice. There will be 703-324- 3247. and the hike is 3-5 p.m. Those released Sept. 25 and tickets will go no fee increase for the 2017 race, WEDNESDAY/NOV. 22 attending the hike should meet at on sale to the public on Sept. 28. and we will continue our tradition of Red Cross Blood Drive. South Lakes Drive park, between Visit wwfilmfest.com/. Reston great race premiums/swag. THURSDAY/MAY 31-SUNDAY/JUNE 3 Escalante Court and Olde Crafts Regional Library 11925 Bowman Registration is now $140. Visit Herndon Festival. Visit Drive. Nature Hike provided by Towne Drive, Reston. Give Blood. www.restontriathlon.org/tri/. www.herndonfestival.net/. Reston Association’s Walker Nature November 2017 Save a Life! The American Red Cross Center for Rescue Reston supporters. will be at the library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Please consider donating. Visit SEPT. 9-20 Visit www.rescuereston.org/golf/. TUESDAY/NOV. 7 WEDNESDAY/JULY 4 Election Day. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Northern Virginia Senior General and special 4th of July. 6:30 p.m. A family-fun elections. Visit branches/rr/. Olympics. Various venues around SUNDAY/OCT. 15 event featuring games, patriotic arts Northern Virginia. Events include www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ and craft activities, live music, family 2017 Northern Virginia Take Steps badminton, volleyball, bocce, ecalendar.htm. FRIDAY/NOV. 24 games, bingo, food, balloon artists for Crohn’s and Colitis. Reston Spanchats. 7-8:30 p.m. Reston miniature golf, and many more. The 27th Reston Holiday Parade. 11 and more. Events take place in Town Center, 11900 Market St., Regional Library 11925 Bowman basic registration fee is $13. A fee of a.m. with Macy’s-style balloons, Bready Park softball field, 814 Reston. 3 p.m. Check-in and Festival Towne Drive, Reston. Join our $1 is required for each event. musicians, dancers, antique cars, Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Visit Start. 4 p.m. Walk Start. When you ongoing Spanish conversation group. Additional fees may apply. Visit characters, community groups, herndon-va.gov/recreation/special- fundraise $100, you will earn our All levels from beginner to fluent are events/4th- of-july. 10 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide

❖ Second Story — Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge, Where to Give Locally 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182, 703-506-9191. Second Story (formerly Alternative House) provides shelter and services for homeless, runaway or abused teenagers, List of Nonprofits in unaccompanied youth, and young mothers and their children. Requests for food and clothing are up more than Fairfax County 50 percent. second-story.org. ❖ Cornerstones, 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, ❖ Shepherd’s Center of Oakton Vienna providing Reston, serving Reston and Herndon. 571-323-9555, services, personal enrichment, volunteer opportunities for www.cornerstonesva.org. Nonprofit providing support and adults 50 and over. Currently serving 3,000+ mature adults advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable in the region. 703-281-0538, www.scov.org housing, quality childcare, and other human services. Programs and services include the Embry Rucker ❖ Touching Heart in Herndon is a nonprofit organization Community Shelter, Emergency Food Pantry, Hypothermia whose mission is to educate children to have giving hearts. Prevention Program, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Gifts for www.touchingheart.com, 703-901-7355. Kids and annual Coat Drive. Alacia Earley at 571-323-9568 or [email protected]. ❖ Western Fairfax Christian Ministries — food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive in Chantilly. For more information ❖ SHARE of McLean operates a food pantry; provides or to sponsor a family, call 703-988-9656, ext. 105. To mail assistance to families to avoid eviction, keep utilities on and gift cards or send donations by check, add a note saying meet other needs in a crisis. Share of McLean will provide “food basket program” and send them to: WFCM, P.O. Box holiday assistance to more than 250 needy families (630- 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153. 703-988-9656. plus people) this year. Each family will receive a grocery gift card in November along with a bag filled with pantry ❖ HomeAid builds and renovates facilities that house the staples and traditional items. In December, our families will homeless, and partners with many local organizations to do be welcomed to a festive party, served a light meal, and so. 3684 Centerview Drive, Suite 110B, Chantilly, VA Santa will travel all the way from the North Pole to take 20151. www.homeaidnova.org/ Adoptorama photographs with the children. Each person will receive a “wish” gift and families will be given a grocery gift card, a ❖ FACETS helps parents, their children and individuals who bag filled with toiletries, and a jug of laundry detergent. suffer the effects of poverty in the Fairfax area, a partner in 2017 Help us help our neighbors in need by fulfilling a wish or efforts to end homelessness in Fairfax County. FACETS is donating Walmart, Target, Giant, or Safeway gift cards. always in need of volunteers, and offers a variety of one- Join us for family fun! Contact Chris Wilbur at [email protected] for more time and ongoing opportunities. 703-865-4251 or information. Visit www.shareofmclean.org for more info [email protected]. www.facetscares.org. 10640 Dogs, cats, puppies & kittens for adoption about Share. Page Ave., Suite 300, Fairfax VA 22030 Reduced adoption fees for alumni Bake Sale & Raffle ... and more! ❖ Herndon-Reston FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic ❖ Britepaths will have 3,000 individuals and families in need More info at lostdogrescue.org Help), 336 Victory Drive, Herndon, 703-391-0105 of holiday assistance list this fall. Sponsor a family or herndonrestonfish.org Herndon-Reston FISH has assisted donate to provide a family with a Thanksgiving meal, local residents in short term crises by since 1969. FISH December holiday meal and/or gifts for their children. Join provides Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help by responding Britepaths at Wine & Wonderment, Nov. 15, at 2941 Labor Day Weekend to emergency requests for rent, transportation, utilities, Restaurant britepaths.org Sunday-Monday, Sept. 3-4, 12-3 p.m. medical prescriptions and other needs. FISH operates The Bargain Loft, a thrift store, which needs donations of good ❖ Fairfax City Area FISH (For Immediate Sympathetic quality saleable items, accepting and selling art, furniture, Help) helps local people who are in temporary need of life’s Seven Corners PetSmart jewelry, household linens, dishes, pots and pans, books, basic necessities such as food, clothing, and financial 6100 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA women’s designer clothing (clean and on hangers), puzzles, assistance for rent, mortgage payments, utilities, and games, collectibles, small electronics and much more. If you medical treatments. FISH also provides limited have store questions, call 703-437-0600. Herndon-Reston transportation for doctor appointments and food delivery. FISH also provides Holiday Food & Gift Baskets during the 703-222-0880 fairfaxfish.org/ November and December season. ❖ Lamb Center, www.thelambcenter.org, day center for ❖ LINK, serving Herndon, Chantilly, Loudoun and more. homeless, Fairfax 703-691-3178. Every year the goal is to provide each family with a week’s worth of non-perishable food in November and again in ❖ Food for Others provides a safety net for people who December. When funds allow, grocery gift cards are also suddenly face unforeseen emergencies such as a family included. In November, clients also receive a voucher for illness or the loss of a job or a spouse. Located at 2938 coats and warm clothing. In December, children 16 and Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-207-9173. 2938 under receive gifts. [email protected]. 703- Prosperity Ave. [email protected] Hours: Monday- 437-1776 www.linkagainsthunger.org. Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.foodforothers.org

❖ Committee for Helping Others (CHO), Vienna, ❖ Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO), organized in 1969 by a group of churches and individuals 703-569-9160. Open to receive donations at 7205 Old in the Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Oakton, Vienna community Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Provides food and financial to provide simple, loving charity to those in need. Last year assistance to those in short-term emergencies, and provides 450 children had a special Christmas through the annual clothing and household goods to low income families, Christmas Store. 703-281-7614, www.cho-va.com helping more than 5,000 people last year. www.echo- inc.org. ❖ Northern Virginia Family Service. Just $50 provides a complete holiday meal to a family of four. Donate at ❖ Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) will provide give.nvfs.org/holidaydonation or via check payable to Thanksgiving and Holiday assistance to more than 450 “NVFS” with “Operation Turkey” on the memo line, or send families this year. Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets grocery store gift cards. Northern Virginia Family Service, along with fulfilling gift wishes for more than 1,000 attn: Holiday Initiatives, 10455 White Granite, Drive, Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124. See Give Locally, Page 15

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How To Vote School Bonds on Ballot There is a $315 million public school bonds referendum on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. If approved by voters, the Fairfax County Public Schools’ current plans to use this bond Every year is election year in Virginia; money are to: ❖ Plan and/or construct two new elementary schools, one in Fairfax/Oakton area and another in the Northwest county area. mechanics and details of voting require ❖ Relocate one modular building ❖ Plan additions at three existing high schools to add capacity at Madison, Stuart and West attention to detail. Potomac. ❖ Plan and/or construct renovations of 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. oting early if you qualify is a good employer of the voter in the ordinary See www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/facilities-planning-future/2017-school-bond-referendum. choice. course of the employer’s business. V There are 19 valid reasons to Any registered voter who does not have Special Election vote absentee in Virginia, includ- one of the required forms of identification Aug. 29, 2017 Special Election, School Board At-Large ing working and commuting to and from can apply for a free Virginia Voter Photo All county polling places will be open on Aug. 29 to fill a vacancy for member, School Board home for 11 or more hours between 6 a.m. Identification from any general registrar’s At-Large for the remainder of the present term of office which expires Dec. 31, 2019. and 7 p.m. on Election Day. Check the Vir- office in the Commonwealth. Voters apply- In-Person Absentee voting is underway until Aug. 26 ❖ Aug 26: Final Day In-Person Absentee Voting ginia Department of Elections list to see if ing for the Virginia Voter Photo ID complete ❖ Aug 29: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline, 7 p.m. you are eligible: elections.virginia.gov/cast- the Virginia Voter Photo Identification Card Four candidates are on the ballot: ing-a-ballot/absentee-voting/index.html Application, have their picture taken, and Chris S. Grisafe There are two ways to vote absentee, in- sign the digital signature pad. Once the Sandra D. Allen Karen A. Keys-Gamarra person and by mail. To do either, you should application is processed, the card will be Michael H. Owens first check your voter registration status to mailed directly to the voter. For more on the school board race, see www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jul/ make sure it is up-to-date. Then you will A voter who does not bring an acceptable 31/low-turnout-high-stakes-special-election-school-bo/ need to apply for an absentee ballot. Note: photo ID to the polls will be offered a pro- If you vote absentee in-person you will fill visional ballot. out the application when you arrive at the in-person absentee location (see locations Provisional Ballot Process for ON THE BALLOT in Fairfax County: below). Voting absentee by mail? Read be- Voters Who Arrive Without ID low for the process of applying for your If you arrive at your polling place on Elec- Governor mail-in ballot. tion Day without an acceptable form of Ralph S. Northam (D) 42nd District You can now apply for an absentee ballot photo identification, don’t panic or give up. Edward W. “Ed” Gillespie (R) Kathy Tran (D) online with the state’s new Citizen Portal. You will be given the opportunity to vote a Clifford D. Hyra (L) Lolita Mancheno-Smoak (R) You will need your Social Security Number provisional ballot. After completing the pro- and information on your Virginia Driver’s visional ballot, the individual voting will be Lieutenant Governor 43rd District License to complete the application. Infor- given written instructions from the election Justin E. Fairfax (D) Mark Sickles (D) incumbent, unop- mation is also provided on how to apply if officials on how to submit a copy of his/her Jill H. Vogel (R) posed you do not have a driver’s license. identification so that his/her vote can be counted. Attorney General 44th District A voter will have until noon on the Fri- Mark R. Herring (D)* Paul Krizek (D) incumbent, unop- Virginia Voter ID day following the election to deliver a copy John D. Adams (R) posed Virginia has voter identification require- of the identification to the local electoral ments, plan to bring photo identification board or to appear in person to apply for a House of Delegates (100) (2-year 45th District with you to vote, whether that is absentee Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. Voters may term) Mark Levine (D) incumbent, unop- or on Election Day. submit a copy of their ID via fax, email, in- 34th District posed Among accepted ID: valid Virginia person submission, or through USPS or Kathleen Murphy (D) incumbent Driver’s License or Identification Card; commercial delivery service. Please note Cheryl Buford (R) 46th District valid Virginia DMV issued Veteran’s ID that the copy of the ID must be delivered to Charniele Herring (D) incumbent, card; valid U.S. Passport; other govern- the electoral board by noon on Friday, or 35th District unopposed ment-issued photo identification cards is- the provisional ballot cannot be counted. Mark Keam (D) incumbent, unop- sued by the U.S. Government, the Com- Also by noon on Friday following the elec- posed 47th District monwealth of Virginia, or a political sub- tion, the voter may appear in-person in the Patrick Hope (D) incumbent, unop- division of the Commonwealth; valid col- office of the general registrar, in the local- 36th District posed lege or university student photo identifi- ity in which the provisional ballot was cast, Ken Plum (D) incumbent, unopposed cation card from an institution of higher and apply for a Virginia Voter Photo ID Card. 48th District education located in Virginia; valid student At the completion of the application pro- 37th District Rip Sullivan (D) incumbent, unop- ID issued by a public school or private cess, the voter may request a Temporary David Bulova (D) incumbent, unop- posed school in Virginia displaying a photo; em- Identification Document. This document posed ployee identification card containing a may be provided to the electoral board to 49th District photograph of the voter and issued by an suffice the identification requirement. 38th District Alfonso Lopez (D) incumbent Kay Kory (D) incumbent Adam Roosevelt (R) Paul Haring (R) General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7 53rd District On Election Day Polls are open from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. 39th District Marcus Simon (D) incumbent a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 7. ❖ Vote early (in-person absentee ballot Vivian Watts (D) incumbent, unop- Mike Case (I) To determine whether eligible and by appearing in person by 5 p.m. Satur- posed registered to vote in this election, visit the day, Nov. 4. 67th District Virginia Department of Elections website For more information on voting in 40th District Karrie Delaney (D) at elections.virginia.gov/ or call Fairfax Fairfax County: Donte Tanner (D) Jim LeMunyon (R) incumbent Elections office at 703-222-0776. Voter Registration: 703-222-0776, TTY Tim Hugo (R) incumbent To vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6 a.m.-7 711 86th District p.m. (General Election) Absentee Fax: 703-324-3725 41st District Jennifer Boysko (D) incumbent ❖ Register/update address by: Monday, Email: [email protected] Eileen Filler-Corn (D) incumbent, Linda Schultz (R) Oct. 16. Election Officer Info: 703-324-4735, unopposed ❖ Request absentee ballot by mail by: 5 TTY 711

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‘Mutual Understanding/Mutual Respect’ by m.l.duffy at the North County Government Center. Reston Rondo by Mary Ann Mears at Hyatt Park in Reston Town Center.

Inspiring Public Art Public Art Reston to celebrate 10th anniversary.

ublic Art Reston (formerly known making activities such as Chalk on the Wa- as the Initiative for Public Art – ter in collaboration with Lake Anne Village PReston or IPAR) seeks to inspire Center (June) and ChalkFest at Reston Town an ongoing commitment to pub- Center in collaboration with Reston Town lic art and create a new generation of art- Center (September 16). works in Reston. Its mission is to imagine Public Art Reston has produced three public art throughout Reston that inspires documentary films, a traveling exhibition the community and engages the mind and Reston: The Art of Community supported senses. Public Art Reston represents the last- by a catalogue and documentary film, a ing commitment to public art by the Reston public art inventory with map, informa- ChalkFest at community. In 2007, Reston’s civic and com- tional signage for each new public artwork, Reston Town munity organizations convened leaders in and included Reston’s public art collection Center in visual arts, urban planning, architecture, to the national database Public Art Archive. 2016. business, and government to envision new In addition, Public Art Reston has also public art works. Consensus emerged for Photo by published a public art guide and checklist incorporating a nonprofit organization dedi- Samantha for developers and organized two informa- cated to the creation of new public art in Monaghan tional events for developers about the inte- Reston. In 2008, Public Art Reston’s Board gration of public art into new developments. of Directors adopted the Public Art Master To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Public Plan for Reston. The plan prioritizes sites Art Reston is hosting several events includ- and types of public art and specifies proce- ing public art walking tours, film screen- dures to initiate projects, facilitate funding, ings, artist talks, unveiling of new artworks, select artists, review design concepts, and and an annual reception that boasts a si- manage programs. Since then, six perma- lent auction and public art activity. Visit nent artworks and eight temporary instal- as well as schools and private entities to School STEAM Team Public Art Club. This www.publicartreston.org to learn more lations have been realized through the or- commission public art projects, present out- is the fourth temporary public artworks re- about programs, view Reston’s public art ganizations’ review process. reach and educational programs. The most alized by STEAM Team for the Lake Thoreau collection and for opportunities to volun- Public Art Reston works in collaboration recent temporary public artwork unveiled spillway. teer, support Public Art Reston, and sign up with multiple community and civic partners is “Althea” realized by the South Lakes High Public Art Reston produces public art- to receive e-newsletter. Reston Community Center Welcomes Newcomers

ew to the area? Whether you aquatics, fitness, enrichment and life-long in our Lake Anne wellness studios. If you’d like to arrange a tour of our Nrecently moved to the Reston learning. We also connect the community Our state-of-the-art CenterStage theatre flagship Hunters Woods facility (2310 area or are one of the thou- and help Reston neighbors create memo- boasts an impressive lineup of professional Colts Neck Road Reston) or our pictur- sands of employees who commute here ries through special events, outreach activi- touring artists. Art lovers can enjoy the ro- esque Lake Anne location (1609-A Wash- every day for work, there’s a hidden gem ties and facility rentals. tating exhibits in our three art galleries, visit ington Plaza, Reston), please contact BeBe in the neighborhood that you cannot af- Our superb staff works hard to serve our ceramics studio or sign up for an art Nguyen, RCC Director of Communications, ford to miss “ Reston Community Cen- Reston and takes deep pride in ensuring that class. Our program guide lists hundreds of at [email protected]. To ex- ter. your experience with RCC is one you will classes, trips, volunteer opportunities and plore programs or events that fit your Each year, RCC offers more than 2,000 enjoy year after year. If you’re interested in community events for the whole family… family’s needs, visit positive, self-development experiences aquatics, you’ll love our 25-meter pool, we hope you will visit us to experience the www.restoncommunitycenter.com, call that enhance the quality of life for all complete with lap lanes, slide, hot tub, and value and excellence that our community 703-476-4500 or stop in to either facil- who live and work in Reston. RCC pro- plenty of class offerings. You can also enjoy has come to expect from Reston Commu- ity today. You can also find us on vides a wide range of programs in arts, yoga, Zumba and many other fitness classes nity Center. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2017-18 ❖ 13 Classified WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411

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