<cal1>Wednesday/July 19
<cal2>Sierra Club Meeting. 7-9 p.m. at the Lake Anne Community Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Meeting topic is "Cool Cities." Learn about efforts in Fairfax County and among local governments throughout the country to help solve one of our country’s most pressing problems: global warming. Leaders from the Sierra Club will discuss how local leaders are taking action to make energy use cleaner and more efficient. Free. 703-385-7564.
<cal1>Saturday/July 22
<cal2>AAUW Used Book Collection. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. The McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women will be collecting used books, CD’s, tapes, videos and software. No records, textbooks or encyclopedias will be accepted. Children’s books are needed. Books in foreign languages are welcome. Call 703-726-6470.
<cal1>Sunday/July 23
<cal2>11th annual Used Bike Collection. 12—3 p.m. at the Friends Meetinghouse on the corner of Spring and Locust Streets, Herndon. Sponsored by the Herndon Friends (Quakers) The collection will be held rain or shine.
<cal1>Monday/July 24
<cal2>Reston Community Orchestra Open Rehearsals. 7:30-10 p.m. at UCP Redeemer Church, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. The Reston Community Orchestra will hold it's "2006 Summer Readings" — open rehearsals for all interested classical musicians. Rehearsals will be conducted by RCO music director, Dingwall Fleary. There will be a nominal charge of $10 per session, or $35 for all four sessions prepaid. Visit www.restonchamberorchestra.org, or call Lloyd Kinzer at 703-860-1328.
Free Lecture. 1-2:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. “The Economic Growth of Fairfax County and the Reston Community: Past, Present, and Future” presented by Dr. Gerald L. Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. 703-476-4500.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 26
<cal2>Survivors Of Clergy Abuse Support Group. 7 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Road, McLean. Peer support group for victims and others affected by the abuse. Sponsored by Voice of the Faithful-Northern Virginia affiliate. 703-538-6128
<cal1>Friday/July 28
<cal2>Childcare Providers 6:30-9 p.m. Supervise children while their parents attend Reston Interfaith workshops in the same Reston office. Volunteers play games, help children with their homework or watch movies with the children. All volunteers should be at least 16 years old and volunteers 18 years of age and older must have a completed background check on file before participating. If interested, RSVP to volunteer@restoninterfaith.org or call 571-323-9567.
Meeting of The Reston-Herndon Toastmasters. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1086 Elden St., Herndon. Visit www.toastmasters.org or call 703-729-5969.
<cal1>Saturday/July 29
<cal2>Herndon High Reunion. The Herndon High School Class of 1976 will hold a reunion. For more information call 703-266-6702 visit www.capitalreunions.com.
<cal1>Monday/July 31
<cal2>Reston Community Orchestra Open Rehearsals. 7:30-10 p.m. at UCP Redeemer Church, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. The Reston Community Orchestra will hold it's "2006 Summer Readings" — open rehearsals for all interested classical musicians. Rehearsals will be conducted by RCO music director, Dingwall Fleary. There will be a nominal charge of $10 per session, or $35 for all four sessions prepaid. Visit www.restonchamberorchestra.org, or call Lloyd Kinzer at 703-860-1328.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 2
<cal2>Mothers First Meeting. 10 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms' nights out, and lectures. 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 7
<cal2>Reston Community Orchestra Open Rehearsals. 7:30-10 p.m. at UCP Redeemer Church, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. The Reston Community Orchestra will hold it's "2006 Summer Readings" — open rehearsals for all interested classical musicians. Rehearsals will be conducted by RCO music director, Dingwall Fleary. There will be a nominal charge of $10 per session, or $35 for all four sessions prepaid. Visit www.restonchamberorchestra.org, or call Lloyd Kinzer at 703-860-1328.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 9
<cal2>Mothers First Meeting. 10 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms' nights out, and lectures. 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 14
<cal2>Reston Community Orchestra Open Rehearsals. 7:30-10 p.m. at UCP Redeemer Church, 11508 North Shore Drive, Reston. The Reston Community Orchestra will hold it's "2006 Summer Readings" — open rehearsals for all interested classical musicians. Rehearsals will be conducted by RCO music director, Dingwall Fleary. There will be a nominal charge of $10 per session, or $35 for all four sessions prepaid. Visit www.restonchamberorchestra.org, or call Lloyd Kinzer at 703-860-1328.
<cal1>Saturday/Sept. 9
<cal2>Back-to-School Friendship Ride. Beginning 6:30 a.m. Best Buddies Virginia has partnered with Lockheed Martin to host the Lockheed Martin/Best Buddies Virginia Back-to-School Friendship Ride. The event will be a cycling ride with 32 and 12 mile course options on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. Registration, from Aug 1 until Sept. 2 is $25, afterwards, it is $35.