<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 9
<cal2>Frances Mayes reads excerpts from her upcoming novel, "The Swan." 8 p.m. at the CenterStage in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston. $15, reserved seating, all seats. Call 703-476-4500.
Herndon Band and Orchestra organizational meeting. 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Come share ideas and help develop the program. Open to all ages and all talent levels. Call to RSVP to the Council for the Arts of Herndon at 703-689-9535 or via e-mail at karenc@herndonarts.org.
Virginia Potpourri: A discussion about and information on everything from Virginia's geography, people, and history to its government, economy and taxes sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The meeting will take place at the Reston Museum on Lake Anne Plaza at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-658-9150 or 703-860-0112, or visit the League's Web site at www.lwv-fairfax.org for further information and other meeting locations in Reston and the Fairfax area. Free. Guests are welcome, and no registration is required.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 10
<cal2>Reston Community Connections. 6-9 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Local clubs and organizations provide information about services, programs, events and activities in Reston. Highlights include volunteer opportunities, voter registration, children's activities, door prizes, entertainment and food. Cosponsored by the Reston Association and Reston Community Center.
Jules Feiffer, children's author and Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, discusses and signs copies of his newest children's book "The House Across the Street" as well as other favorites. 7-8:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Spectrum Center, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. Call 703-437-9490 for information. This event is free, open to the public and does not require reservations.
NAWBO Awards Celebration National Association of Women Business Owners,
Northern Virginia Chapter-in-Formation
(NAWBO NOVA) first annual Celebration and Awards Dinner at Hyatt Regency in Reston Town Center, from 6-8:30 p.m. Linda D. Rabbitt, owner and president of Rand Construction Corp. will receive Northern Virginia Woman Business Owner of the Year Award. Keynote speaker, Mary Foley, author of "Bodacious! An AOL Insider Cracks the
Code to Outrageous Success for Women."
Cost: Members $50; Nonmembers $60.
Reservations: 703-524-5594. Visit www.nawbonova.org.
Free Mental Health Screening at Chrysalis Counseling and Wellness Center, 11717 Bowman Green Drive in Reston, from noon-7 p.m. Call Salena Waller at 703-437-0007, Ext. 3.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 11
<cal2>Voce, Reston's premier chamber choral group, will kick off its 2002-03 concert season with a celebration of Richard Rodgers' tunes on Oct. 11 at the Reston Community Center. A silent auction has been added to the performance, offering artwork, vacation packages and more. Ticket prices include concert, desserts and beverages. $35 for general admission, $500 per front-row corporate table sponsorship (up to 10 seats) and $350 per second-row reserved table (up to 10 seats). To reserve tickets, call the Voce information line at 703-277-7772 or visit www.voce.org.
Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. 8 p.m. at the CenterStage in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston. $10, reserved seating, all seats. Call 703-476-4500.
"Princess House" luncheon hosted by the Christian Women's Club of Fairfax County. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hidden Creek Country Club, 1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston. Lifestyle consultant Phyllis Smith will share ideas for entertaining, decorating, meal preparation and gift giving. Required reservations are $14 inclusive. For more information or free preschool nursery, call Elizabeth at 703-757-0801.
Toastmasters Speech Contest. The “best humorous speaker in Northern Virginia” (Fairfax, Leesburg, Loudoun, Reston and Vienna) will be chosen at 7 p.m. in the community room at the Fairfax Police Station, 12000 Bowman Towne Road. Admission is $4 and the public is invited. Call Jim Quirk at 703-406-3540.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 12
<cal2>Autumn Fest hosted by Equity Office with Reston Interfaith, from 3-7 p.m. at the Equity Office Pavilion. The event features hay wagon rides, face painting, balloon sculptors, petting zoo, storyteller, magician or clowns, pumpkin decorating, games, Trick or Treating in the stores, Bluegrass band, apple cider, cloggers and more. Call 703-709-8201, Ext. 110 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.
Kate Clinton, one of America's best and brightest political comedians, addresses such topics as politics, modern family relationships, and illuminating perspectives on life as a gay American, at 8 p.m. at the CenterStage in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston. $15, reserved seating, all seats. Call 703-476-4500.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 13
<cal2>The Herndon Folk Fest at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., features folk music, juried arts and crafts show, farmers market activities for kids. Call 703-435-6868.
Senior Academy Tea Dance at the Hunters Woods Center. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dancers of all skill levels are welcome to fox-trot, swing, cha-cha, and waltz to the music of DJ Dale Ernest. Door prizes and light refreshments will add to the fun; partners are not required. Admission is $3 per person and the dance is intended for persons age 55 or older. For more information, contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 14
<cal2>Clowning Around with Bob Brown’s puppets and merry marionettes, from 2-3 p.m., at Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. “Under the Big Top” is a free event designed for all ages. Call 703-689-9535.
<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 15
<cal2>INOVA Blood Mobile, from noon-7:30 p.m. Schedule appointment time by calling 866-256-6372 or on-line at inova.org/donate blood. The blood mobile will be located beside the Equity Office Pavilion near Williams Sonoma at Reston Town Center. On-site registration will be held in the lobby of the Hyatt.
Financial Workshop for Individual Investors. 7-9 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call Art Wimble, Edward Jones Investment Representative, at 703-860-4538.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 17
<cal2>Mobile Commuter Store. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. beside the Pavilion at Reston Town Center. The Commuter Store provides residents, visitors and those working Reston with convenient one-stop shopping. Visit www.commuterpage.com for more information.
Reston Association Holocaust Museum Trip for senior Adults, 55 years and older, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bus pick up locations: 9:00 a.m. at Lake Anne Fellowship House, 9:15 a.m. at Thoreau Place and 9:30 a.m. at Hunters Wood Fellowship House. Fee: $17 for Reston residents and $22 for non-residents To register, call 703-435-6530.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 18
<cal2>NoCommute.org is hosting an open house at its Herndon Telework Center at the Fortnightly Library Building on 768 Center Street. Open Houses are intended to raise awareness of the Telework Centers and to provide an opportunity for potential users to network with center staff as well as experienced teleworkers. Event will last from 12-4 p.m.
Planning Your Move to a Smaller Home: A Workshop for Seniors. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at RCC Lake Anne. The workshop will teach seniors the skills to move successfully. Pam Newton, of Pam Newton and Co., Interior Design and Moving Services for Seniors, will conduct the workshop, which is for people age 55 and older. The fee is $5 for people who live or work in Reston and $8 for all others. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. For more information, call the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne at 703-689-3550.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 19
<cal2>Reston Community Center's Pennsylvania Dutch Country Tour. 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Combines sightseeing, shopping, great food and a theatrical extravaganza. Shop and lunch at Kitchen Kettle Village with its 32 shops of country arts, crafts and food. Go to the "Sight and Sound Entertainment Center" to see "Daniel: A Dream, A Den, A Deliverer." "Sight and Sound Theater" is a Christian theatrical production company that presents dramatizations of the Bible featuring 40-foot tall sets, period costumes, and multimedia special effects. After the show, the group will enjoy an Amish family-style dinner at a local restaurant. The next morning, breakfast at the hotel and a day-long Amish farm tour. A guide will explain the lifestyles and customs of the Amish. Visit an Amish craft and quilt shop and a farmer's market for local vendors offering a variety of food and homemade goodies. The price of the tour is $180 (double or triple occupancy) for people who live and work in Reston and $229 for all others. Single occupancy is $219 for people who live or work in Reston and $274 for all others. Register either in person or by faxing an RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. For more information, call 703-476-4500. Tour is for persons age 18 and older.
Help the Homeless Community Walk at Reston Town Center. Registration at 9 a.m., walk at 10 a.m. Support the Embry Rucker Community Shelter with proceeds grant based on number of walkers. Also register on-line at www.helpthehomelessdc.org. Call 703-437-1975 with questions.
Joshua Redman Elastic Band Featuring Brian Blade and Sam Yahel will present a jazz performance 8 p.m. at the CenterStage in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston. $15, reserved seating, all seats. Call 703-476-4500.
Simple Gifts Ensemble-Recorder Quartet concert. 2-4 p.m. in the Reston Museum at Lake Anne Plaza. $5 donation requested. For information, call 703-709-7700.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 20
<cal2>Capitol Steps performance co-sponsored by The Herndon Woman's Club, the Herndon Council for the Arts and the Herndon High School Band Boosters at Herndon H.S. Tickets are $25 for general admission. Call Carol at 703-437-4713.
Singer Songwriter Dulcie Taylor and Wild Carrot will perform at Reston Community Center at Lake Anne Village. Tickets go on sale at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Call 703-689-3550.