The Frost family, grandparents Marsha and Lawrence and brother Tanner, accompanied 13-year-old Robbie from Centreville on the travel adventure. United First Officer Julie RestonReston Callens lent her cap to her special passenger for the photo. FamilyFamily ConnectionConnection Page 7 Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, ❖ Entertainment, Page 8 ❖ Opinion, Page 4 WingsWings forfor AllAll News,News, PagePage 66 Lawsuit Filed in Reston Requested in home 3-30-17 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Town Center Parking Battle Postmaster: Attention News, Page 3 PERMIT #322 PERMIT Easton, MD Easton, Three’s Community PAID U.S. Postage U.S. News, Page 3 STD PRSRT Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 29 - April 4, 2017 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comReston Connection ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2017 ❖ 1 News Public Art Reston Marks 10th Anniversary he year 2017 marks a significant ing and digital marketing specialists Tmilestone for Public Art Reston. founded by Jen Sterling and supported in The nonprofit, whose mission is to part by Red Thinking’s annual BrandJam create a new generation of public artworks grant, which “helps local non-profits get the in Reston, is celebrating its 10th anniver- marketing collateral they need to achieve sary. In recognition of the accomplishments their missions.” “The Red Thinking team has of the past decade, it has moved on from loved working with Public Art Reston from Discussing Islam at South Lakes High “Initiative” and officially changed its name its inception,” Sterling said. “We established to Public Art Reston. “A 10-year anniversary the original brand identity and then, dur- Joshua Salaam, the Youth Director at the ADAMS Center, gave a is a prime opportunity to celebrate Public ing our most recent BrandJam, we were dynamic presentation about Islam to Andrea Parent’s IB World Art Reston with a refreshed brand and up- invited to refresh the organization’s brand Religions class at South Lakes High School. The discussion was dated name,” said Public Art Reston Presi- to represent its growth. Public Art Reston based on student generated questions about his own personal dent and Chair Maggie Parker. “Initiative has always been bold and confident in how practices, religious rituals, as well as current social and political for Public Art-Reston already has made its it represents its brand, making it incredibly issues. He made the practice of Islam come alive with his relatable mark by facilitating approximately 15 pub- fun and rewarding to work with.” answers and explanations that engaged the students, opened minds, lic artworks in Reston since its inception. Public Art Reston’s renewed branding will and produced even more thoughtful questions. These additions to Reston’s public art in- focus on encouraging the community and ventory were achieved in cooperation with viewers to discover, engage, and be inspired many of the community’s key civic organi- by Reston’s public artworks. Public Art Supporting zations, corporations and a broad array of Reston was founded in 2007 by Reston civic individuals, who worked with our Execu- and community organizations and leaders. Peace Players tive Director Anne Delaney to inspire the It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that From left: Franklin Middle community and engage the mind and senses seeks to inspire an ongoing commitment for School eighth graders Zachary through public art.” public art and create a new generation of Levine, Spencer Schwartz, Public Art Reston’s refreshed branding artworks in Reston. It imagines public art Nathan Reed, are joined by includes a new logo, outreach materials, throughout Reston that inspires the com- Alex Harris, owner of Evolu- and an updated website, currently being munity and engages the mind and senses. tion Basketball Training at the developed. These changes are being done For more about Public Art Reston, visit second annual “Dunkin’ for in collaboration with Red Thinking, brand- www.publicartreston.org Dollars 3 on 3” tournament. Week in Reston This year, the event was held at Evolution Basketball in No Replacement for and the Park Authority are teaming together Merrifield and raised $1,300 to host the Wag Fest, on Saturday, April 1, for Peace Players Interna- Septage Facility from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dog owners will have tional, a nonprofit that unites the opportunity to learn about the county’s young people from divided After an extensive search of potential sites dog parks and find out about opportunities communities through basket- and associated cost-benefit analysis, the to serve as a volunteer dog park monitor. ball. Evolution Basketball County has decided not to pursue the con- Also featured at Wag Fest will be presen- donated their court space and struction of a new facility to replace the tations and demonstrations of the Fire and Shoppers Food Warehouse at existing north county site (i.e., Colvin Run Rescue VA canine team members and the Village Center at Dulles do- Septage Receiving Facility); which will be Fairfax County Police K-9 unit. In addition, nated concessions. permanently closed. The high costs of pur- dog licenses will be available for sale, and chasing property and constructing a new guests from the Animal Shelter will be fea- Photo contributed facility makes it impractical to recover ex- tured. Dog supplies and businesses will also penditures through reasonable service fees. be on hand for the festivities. Further, the alternative disposal options for Wag Fest will be held inside and outside Bulletin Board county generated septage which were in- at the North County Governmental Center, To have community events listed in the Connec- stituted during the temporary closure of the 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. For more tion, send to connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ ONGOING Colvin Run Facility (including options at the information, contact the Park Authority by noon on Friday. Sunrise at Reston Town Center offers a Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662. monthly Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Monthly Upper Occoquan service Authority, and D.C. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 29 support group offers a safe place for family Water’s Blue Plains facility) have worked Transportation Meeting. 7 p.m. in the lecture caregivers, to meet and develop a mutual effectively and will be able to meet future Kiddie Academy in hall of Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge support system and to exchange practical information and possible solutions. Learn about needs. Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Heights Road, Reston. Fairfax County Department of Transportation will host two resources available. Call 703-956- 8930 or email Hudgins said, “I am pleased the County Reston Presents informational meetings on the proposed Reston Reston.ED@ sunriseseniorliving.com to RSVP. worked with the community in addressing Transportation Service District. Visit Exercise for Parkinson’s. Every Monday, 1:15- Summer Programs www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot for more. 2:15 p.m. Reston Sport&Health, 11445 Isaac the various concerns/comments and Newton Square, Reston. This program brings worked out a solution that is both a win/ On Saturday, April 1, Kiddie Academy of together people impacted by Parkinson’s Disease win for the community, the Department of Reston will be hosting inaugural SATURDAY/APRIL 8 to participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation Public Works and Environmental Services and CampVentures event. Local families seek- Managing Inflammation Naturally. 2 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne and increasing strength, muscle control and the haulers.” For a more in depth summary ing summer camp programs for children Drive. Registered dietician Natalie Kannan will mobility. Free. parkinsonfoundation.org. of the decision visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ages 2-12 years old are invited to the fun, share ways to manage chronic inflammation [email protected] 703-621-4148. Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County dpwes/ and look under News & Information free community event to experience first- through diet and healthy eating choices. For adults, free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, for Septage Receiving Site Relocation Fea- hand a summer’s worth of camp programs, for more. home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s sibility Study Concludes. concepts and education in a single morn- meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org or call Dora Lockwood at 401-864-4778. ing (from 10 a.m.-12) at 12320 Pinecrest WEDNESDAY/APRIL 12 Over-40 Softball League. A Fairfax-based Road, Suite 150, Reston. Medicare 101. 2-2:30 p.m. at the Reston league is looking for enough players to form Celebrating Dogs and This event is open to anyone in the com- Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, another team. Players must be at last 40 years of age to be eligible. All games are doubleheaders - munity — including current students and Reston. Fairfax County is offering the free seminar, Medicare 101. Contact Karen Brutsché played on Sundays at Bready Park in Herndon Their Humans new friends and families who would like to at 703-390-6157 for more. between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Email Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins partake in this fun experience. [email protected] for more. 2 ❖ Reston Connection ❖ March 29 - April 4, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Reston Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Lawsuit Filed in Reston Mark Lipari and Forbush/The Connection by Fallon Photo Rebecca Lane of Reston were the only community Town Center Parking Battle members to ask questions about By Fallon Forbush the proposed service district The Connection during the meeting. A restaurant in Reston representative Town Center filed a of the Reston lawsuit against Boston A Town Center Properties on Thurs- Association was day, March 23, over the paid park- also present.