Calendar Notes

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

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<cal1>Wednesday/July 27

<lst>Dr. Gridlock Program. The New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) will host Dr. Gridlock, a well-known Washington Post columnist. Traffic and traffic jams are Dr. Gridlock's specialties. Cost of the luncheon is $25 per person. A social hour begins at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. The International Country Club is located in Fairfax. Call 703-453-6116.

<cal1>Thursday/July 28

<cal2>Youth Night. Herndon Community Center will sponsor youth nights every Thursday, from 8-10 p.m. There will be open gym including basketball, volleyball, and games, Ping-Pong, wallyball, PG movies, open swim time and snacks. This is for children ages 10-15 only. Fee is $3 per person. Call the Herndon Community Center at 703-435-6868.

Performance. Reptile World. Meet Banana, a bright yellow and white python. Farmer's Market Fun Days at the Old Town Hall square. Sponsored by Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. Call 703-435-6868 or visit www.herndon-va.gov.

Concert. Never Alone, contemporary jazz. Lake Anne Village Center, 7-9 p.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Children's Show. Kid Comic Magic. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Book Group. Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi. A memoir of how the power of ideas can overcome the most daunting obstacles. Sponsored by Bookends, the Reston Community Center's Senior book group. The group meets every fourth Thursday, from 12:30-2 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods to discuss a wide variety of books. Drinks and cookies are provided at no charge. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Books are on reserve at the Information Desk of the Reston Regional Library.

Youth Night. The Herndon Community Center will begin youth nights every Thursday, from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. There will be open gym, pingpong, walleyball, PG movies, open swim time and snacks. Ages 10-15 only. Fee is $3 per person. Contact Herndon Community Center, 703-435-6868.

<cal1>Friday/July 29

<cal2>Movie. The Reston Community Center presents a free Dive-In Movie and Cookout, at Glade Pool, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by Reston Association, the Reston Teen Center, and the Reston Community Center. The party features dancing, swimming, a movie and complimentary pizza. This party is open to middle- and high-school students. Contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500, 703-476-1514 (TTY) or visit the Web site at http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com.

<cal1>Saturdays/July 30

<lst>Reston Farmers Market will be offering classic T-shirts and freestone peaches at Lake Anne. The artwork on the shirts is designed by Lake Anne's Sarah Gerould and features a colorful picture of the farmers market. The shirts will be introduced at a brief ceremony in the market at 9 a.m., and will be on sale. Contact John Lovaas at 703-318-9628.

Winery. World Music Series at Tarara, from 6-9 p.m. Share music and wine by Tarara’s lake. Bring a picnic, taste award-winning wine, and enjoy classic stylings of world music by regional artists. Adults, $10; under 12, free; tickets available online. Rain or shine at Tarara Winery, located at 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Tasting Fee. Call 703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.

Outdoor Concert. Country Current perform traditional and contemporary country music from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Equity Office Pavilion, Reston Town Center. Free, rain or shine. Call 703-912-4062 for further concert information.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 2

<cal2>Children's Show. Jolly Jack. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Line Dancing. SinglePointe, the singles' ministry of Christian Fellowship Church at 21673 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, is offering a Brand New Line. Come learn the latest line dances for beginners, as well as the more experienced, set to a variety of music. Come fellowship and connect with one of the fastest growing communities of Christian singles in the Northern Virginia area. Classes meet regularly on Tuesdays, from 7-9 p.m., in room 123. Contact Linnéa West 571-217-8720 or e-mail, West_7777@hotmail.com.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 3

<cal2>Support Group. Mothers First of Herndon/Reston is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their careers to raise children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms' nights out, and lectures. Group will meet at 10 a.m., at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 4

<cal2>Rock Climbing. REI will be hosting "Climb Like a Girl," a climbing night for women, taught by women. Mini-clinics, lessons, tips and stories will be held throughout the evening, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Participants must register by calling customer services at 571-522-6568. Space is limited. Contact rkrafch@rei.com.

Youth Night. Herndon Community Center will sponsor youth nights every Thursday, from 8-10 p.m. There will be open gym including basketball, volleyball, and games, Ping-Pong, wallyball, PG movies, open swim time and snacks. This is for children ages 10-15 only. Fee is $3 per person. Call the Herndon Community Center at 703-435-6868.

Performance. Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, The Three Not-So-Little-Pigs. Farmer's Market Fun Days at the Old Town Hall square. Sponsored by Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. Call 703-435-6868 or visit the Web site at www.herndon-va.gov.

Concert. Sol Y Rumba, Latin beat. Lake Anne Village Center, 7-9 p.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Children's Show. Bingo! At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Mothers & More Meeting. Mothers & More is a support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. General meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Fairfax County Government Center at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Free. Call toll free 866-716-7766 or visit the Web site www.novamoms.org.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 5

<cal2>RCC Teen Trip. Reston Community Center's "Beachin'" trip, is a day full at Wildwood Beach in New Jersey. This event is co-sponsored by the Reston Association, the Reston Teen Center, and the Reston Community Center. The trip takes place from 6:30 a.m.-midnight. Attractions include a boardwalk, three amusement parks, two water parks and a lunch on the beach for no additional charge. The trip fee of $10 includes round-trip bus transportation, an all-you-can-eat lunch — barbecued chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, fruit, ice cream and sodas — unlimited admission to more than 150 rides and two water parks.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 6

<lst>Saturday/Aug. 6

Sailing School. Join the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department for a trip to the Washington Sailing School, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The trip includes instruction on the basics of sailing and then free time to use newly learned skills on the Potomac River. Participants need to bring a bag lunch. The trip is for ages 10 and older. The fee is $75 per person and includes driver/escort, transportation, instructor, boat and equipment. No refunds after Aug. 1. Contact the Herndon Community Center at 703-435-6868 or register online at www.herndon-va.gov.

Date Auction. There will be a Date Auction to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training Program, from 9 p.m. to close. The auction will start at 11 p.m. at TT Reynolds, 10410 Main St. in Fairfax. Admission is $5. There will be live music, a disc jockey, and prizes. This is an open auction where anyone from the audience can participate. In addition selected members of Washington, D.C., area bands will go up for auction. All proceeds will benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. Call 703-591-9292.

Bird Survey. Join a naturalist from Ellanor C. Lawrence Park as the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust participates in a bird survey. The survey will help participants learn about summer bird ecology, avian survey techniques and research that are being done on local bird populations. Bring binoculars and field guides, water and a hat. Meet at the Walney Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. A $10 donation is appreciated. Contact Katie Hoyt or Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093, or e-mail: khoyt@nvct.org or wbailey@nvct.org.Winery. Blackberry Days Wine Festival at Tarara, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the simple traditions of berry picking with live music, food and craft vendors, wine tastings, children’s activities, hay rides, you pick thornless blackberries, recipes and Tarara’s own Blackberry Wine. Adults, $12; under 21 and designated drivers, $8; 6 and under, free; discount tickets available online. Rain or shine at Tarara Winery, located at 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Tasting Fee. Call 703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.

Outdoor Concert. Bio Ritmo perform authentic Cuban salsa from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Equity Office Pavilion, Reston Town Center. Free, rain or shine. Call 703-912-4062 for further concert information.

Workshop. This workshop, called Managing My Money, is the first in the Getting Real series for young adults, age 17 and up. This is for children of families directly affected by the Pentagon attack. Managing My Money will be held, from 10 a.m.-noon, at NVFS’ office in Oakton, 10455 White Granite Drive, Suite 100. It will help young adults set specific financial goals, create a budget, save money, plan for the future and more. Call 703-219-3920.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 7

<cal2>Flag Football. The IFFL (Reston-based men’s adult flag football league) will host its annual "Bark Bowl" tournament at Baron Cameron Park in Reston. Teams from the Reston and Herndon area will compete against out-of-area teams from Harrisonburg, Warrenton, Winchester, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. The tournament raises funds for the Humane Society of Fairfax County, who will also be on hand with plenty of information for families wishing to adopt homeless pets. Visit http://www.iffl.us and registration is open for teams wishing to play in the fall Sunday league as well.

Winery. Blackberry Days Wine Festival at Tarara, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the simple traditions of berry picking with live music, food and craft vendors, wine tastings, children’s activities, hay rides, you pick thornless blackberries, recipes and Tarara’s own Blackberry Wine. Adults, $12; under 21 and designated drivers, $8; 6 and under, free; discount tickets available online. Rain or shine at Tarara Winery, located at 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Tasting Fee. Call 703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.

<cal1>Monday/Aug. 8

<cal2>Trip. The Herndon Community Center is sponsoring a trip to the National Museum of the American Indian. The trip includes timed entry to the museum, escorts/drivers, transportation by 15-passenger can and parking. Lunch is not included. The museum is accessible and all ages are welcomed. The fee is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Depart/return at Herndon Community Center, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact the Herndon Community Center at 703-435-6868 or visit www.herndon-va.gov.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 9

<cal2>Children's Show. Rainbow the Clown. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 10

RCC Trip. Reston Community Center's lunch bunch will combine an authentic meal at the Lebanese Taverna at Tysons Corner with a shopping expedition. The trip fee of $18 for people who live or work in Reston and $36 for all others includes lunch and round-trip transportation. This trip is for people age 55 and older. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC registration form to 703-476-8617.

Club. MOMS Club of Reston offers play groups, outings, community service projects, and much more. Meetings held the second Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m. Children welcome. Call or e-mail for location. 1-800-520-0818, Ext. 1524, MomsClubofReston@onebox.com. The Reston chapter is open to residents of Zip codes: 20190, 20191, 20194.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 11

Performance. Barnett Williams-Hands on Percussion. Sponsored by the Herndon Council for the Arts. Farmer's Market Fun Days at the Old Town Hall square. Sponsored by Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. Call 703-435-6868 or visit the Web site at www.herndon-va.gov.

Concert. Uptown, vocal bebop. Lake Anne Village Center, 7-9 p.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Children's Show. Brooksie's Kids Songs. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 12

<cal2>Dance. The Reston Community Center has a free summer jam/dance, from 9 p.m.-midnight, at the Reston Teen Center. This event is co-sponsored by the Reston Association, the Reston Teen Center, and the Reston Community Center. This party is open to middle- and high-school students. Contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500, 703-476-1514 (TTY) or visit the Web site at http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com.

Kid's Night Out. Spouses enjoy a romantic evening while the children enjoy an evening of fun. The Herndon Community Center is offering a safe environment for children, who will be supervised at all times and a snack and dinner will be served. Big-screen television with PG/G movies, gym games, board games and more. Ages 5-12 only. The fee is $9/person. 6-10 p.m. Limited space available. Contact the Herndon Community Center, 703-435-6868.

Book Sale. Truro Church, located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax, will hold its annual used book sale, from 12-5 p.m. The church will gladly accept donations of any books, videos, compact discs, DVDs and cassettes, especially needed are children's books. All these types of media and books, except magazines, may be dropped off at the Truro Parish Office during regular business hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, from Aug. 1-11. Tax donation forms are available. Call one of the Truro librarians at 703-644-6512 or 703-748-0868.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 13

<cal2>Outdoor Concert. Toni Lynn Washington Band perform jump blues, swing and soul from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Equity Office Pavilion, Reston Town Center. Free, rain or shine. Call 703-912-4062 for further concert information.

Winery. World Music Series at Tarara, from 6-9 p.m. Share music and wine by Tarara’s lake. Bring a picnic, taste aware-winning wine, and enjoy classic stylings of regional musicians. Adults $12, under 12 $5; tickets available online. Rain or shine at Tarara Winery, located at 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. Tasting Fee. Call 703-771-7100 or visit www.tarara.com.

RCC Teen Trip. Reston Community Center's trip to Hershey Park, which offers more than 60 rides and attractions, including 10 roller coasters, six water rides, daily live entertainment, a dolphin and sea lion show, games, food, and shopping. From 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. The trip fee of $15 per person covers round-trip transportation. Teens are responsible for buying their own meals. Trips is for middle- and high-school students. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC registration form to 703-476-8617.

Book Sale. Truro Church, located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax, will hold its annual used book sale, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The church will gladly accept donations of any books, videos, compact discs, DVDs and cassettes, especially needed are children's books. All these types of media and books, except magazines, may be dropped off at the Truro Parish Office during regular business hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, from Aug. 1-11. Tax donation forms are available. Call one of the Truro librarians at 703-644-6512 or 703-748-0868.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 14

<cal2>Book Sale. Truro Church, located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax, will hold its annual used book sale, from 12-2 p.m. The church will gladly accept donations of any books, videos, compact discs, DVDs and cassettes, especially needed are children's books. All these types of media and books, except magazines, may be dropped off at the Truro Parish Office during regular business hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, from Aug. 1-11. Tax donation forms are available. Call one of the Truro librarians at 703-644-6512 or 703-748-0868.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 16

<cal2>Children's Show. Gleemania: Snow White. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 18

<cal2>Performance. The Fun Time Variety Show with Wes Holly. Farmer's Market Fun Days at the Old Town Hall square. Sponsored by Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. Call 703-435-6868 or visit the Web site at www.herndon-va.gov.

Concert. Dan Leonard Trio, acoustic jazz. Lake Anne Village Center, 7-9 p.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Children's Show. Miriam the Fiddler. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 20

<cal2>Swing Dance. Learn the basic steps of swing and enjoy dancing the night away with your partner at the Swing Dance Social, from 7–10:30 p.m., at the Herndon Community Center. The dance is for ages 12 and older, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Contact the Herndon Community Center at 703-435-6868 or register online at www.herndon-va.gov.

Art Exhibition. Galerie Europa is proud to present New York artist Melissa Kuntz and her new exhibition "Cyclone." Kuntz's style can be described as fragmental realism. Her new works will introduce you to Coney Island from a new point of view, combined with bright, vivid colors. Opening is from 5:30-9 p.m. Galerie Europa is located in the Reston Town Center, 11944 Market St. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Call Anya Sarnitskaya or April Seeden at 703-787-9050 or 703-787-0899.

Outdoor Concert. Baaba Seth perform reggae, African and Latin music from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Equity Office Pavilion, Reston Town Center. Free, rain or shine. Call 703-912-4062 for further concert information.

Fishing. Reston Community Center has chartered the Bounty Hunter for a one-day fishing trip, from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The boat will pick up at Chesapeake Beach and take the group fishing on the Choptank River. The trip fee includes transportation, fishing gear, lunch, five hours of fishing and a trip coordinator. The fee for the trip is $62 for people who live or work in Reston and $85 for all others. This trip is for people age 10 or older. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC registration form to 703-476-8617.

Dance. Learn the basic steps of swing and dance the night away at the Herndon Community Center, 7-10:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up, all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be served. The fee is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Contact the Herndon Community Center at 703-435-6868 or register online at www.herndon-va.gov.

<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 21

<cal2>Stained Glass Studio. Reston Community Center's Open Stained Glass Studio will be held at the Hunters Woods RCC on the third Sunday of the month during the summer, from 1-5:15 p.m. An instructor will be on hand to give advice and encouragement. The fee is $5 for people who live and work in Reston, and $7 for nonresidents. Reservations are required, sign up at the Hunters Woods Front Desk, or call 703-476-4500. The Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, is located in the lower level of the Hunters Woods Shopping Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 22

<cal2>Concert. Latin Jazz. The merchants of Worldgate Centre in Herndon present a lunch-time summer concert series, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket or take a seat at one of the many outside eating areas and enjoy live music and great food from one of the Worldgate Centre restaurants. Worldgate Centre is located at the corner of Route 606 (Elden Street) and Worldgate Drive, Herndon. Plenty of free parking is available in the Worldgate Centre garage.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 23

<cal2>Children's Show. Banjer Dan. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 25

<cal2>Latinos in Baseball. Tim Wendel will tell the stories of key Latino baseball stars in a slide-show presentation. A local writer, Wendel was one of the founders of USA Today Baseball Weekly and has covered baseball for nearly two decades. His talk will detail the rise of Latinos superstars and discuss how the sport has been transformed. His book, "The New Face of Baseball: The One-Hundred-Year Rise and Triumph of Latinos in America's Favorite Sport," named Top History Book by the Latino Literary Awards, will be available for signing after the program. The presentation will take place, at 7 p.m., at Herndon Middle School auditorium, 900 Locust St. in Herndon. The event is free, but tickets are required. Led by Smithsonian Associates and Council for the Arts, for tickets and information call 202-357-3030 or visit http://www.residentassociates.org.

Concert. Yvonne Johnson Combo, contemporary jazz. Lake Anne Village Center, 7-9 p.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Children's Show. Malcolm the Wacky Magician. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Book Group. A Novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. Sponsored by Bookends, the Reston Community Center's Senior book group. The group meets every fourth Thursday, from 12:30-2 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods to discuss a wide variety of books. Drinks and cookies are provided at no charge. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Books are on reserve at the Information Desk of the Reston Regional Library.

<cal1>Friday/Aug. 26

<cal2>Dance. The Reston Community Center will have an end of summer dance and barbecue for high-school students only, from 8-11 p.m., at the RCC, Hunters Woods. Admission is $6. Contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500, 703-476-1514 (TTY) or visit the Web site at www.restoncommunitycenter.com.

<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 27

<cal2>Outdoor Concert. The Legendary Orioles, The Jewels and The Memories perform the first and best of rhythm and blues from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Equity Office Pavilion, Reston Town Center. Free, rain or shine. Call 703-912-4062 for further concert information.

<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 30

<cal2>Children's Show. Jolly Jack. At the Reston Museum, 11-11:30 a.m. Presented by the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne Merchants and Professional Committee in cooperation with MSE Productions.

<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 31

<cal2>Citizens Police Academy. The 11th session of the Herndon Citizen Police Academy begins. The classes will be held every Wednesday through Nov. 16, from 7-9 p. m. The academy is held at the Herndon Police Station. Class is limited to 20 students. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Contact Senior Police Officer Dexter Morgan at 703-435-6881, Ext. 294 or at dexter.morgan@herndon-va.gov.

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