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<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 3
<cal2>Bird Count. Join Reston Association for a half-day annual bird count at RA’s Central Services Facility, 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification, and help us obtain important information to help our feathered friends. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Contact Ha Brock, Volunteer Coordinator, at 703-435-7986 or habrock@reston.org.
Half Price Sale. The Small Change Consignment Shop, 1629 Washington Plaza, Reston, is holding their half-price winter sale at 10 a.m. Shop for clothes, shoes, books, videos and toys for infants to teens and mothers-to-be.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 10
<cal2>Contra Dance. Michael Barraclough calls contra dances to the music of the June Apple Band at the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Beginners' workshop 7:15-8 p.m.; dance 8-10:45 p.m. Admission: $7. Bring snack to share. Call 703-709-9121.
Family Fun Night. Bring the family for a night of games, puzzles and more at First Baptist Church of Herndon, 681 Elden St., Herndon, 6-9 p.m. Free.
<cal1>Monday/Jan. 12
<cal2>Kids Play. Andy's Parties and Reston host a morning of winter themed activities and crafts for children 3-5 years old at Brown's Chapel, 11300 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston, 10-11 a.m. $3/child. Registration required; call 703-435-6530.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 17
<cal2>MLK Tribute. The Reston Community Orchestra and the MetroSingers honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 6 p.m. in the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Admission free; donations accepted. Call 703-476-9181 or visit www.restoncommunityorchestra.org.
<cal1>Monday/Jan. 19
<cal2>Book Club. The Book Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Reston’s Used Book Shop, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Call 703-435-9772.
<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 21
<cal2>Stress-Free Life. Kirk Martin is hosting a workshop entitled "10 Keys to a Stress-Free School and Home Life" at South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, 7-9 p.m. Celebrate Calm specializes in working with intense children, including families affected by Anxiety, Sensory issues, Aspergers, Autism, ODD, OCD and AD/HD.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 24
<cal2>Chili Cook-Off. First Baptist Church of Herndon, 681 Elden St., will hold its annual chili cook-off from 6-9 p.m. Being your favorite chili recipe or be a taster. Visit www.fbcherndon.com or call 703-437-3620.
<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 28
<cal2>Senior Movie Day. "PS I Love You" will be shown in the Multiplex Cinema at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., at 10 a.m. Refreshments and door prizes provided prior to movie. Free for those 55+. Call 703-435-6530.