Thursday/May 24
Early History of Reston Part 1: Creation of the Plan. 7 p.m. Reston Community Center, 1609A Washington Plaza, Reston. Museum staff member Loren Bruce and other local residents on the origins of Reston, the nation’s first large-scale planned community that changed the face of the suburban landscape in America. Free, donations appreciated. 703-709-7700 or www.restonmuseum.org.
One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the basics of the Internet, Word and Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.
One-on-One English Practice. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call for appointment with an ESL volunteer. Adults. 703-242-4020.
eBook/eReader Instruction. 7:30 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn about library ebooks and how to access them with your compatible device. Call for an appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.
Saturday/May 26
Remembrance Cabaret for Reema Samaha. 7 p.m. Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Celebrate the life of Reema Samaha through dance, music and comedy. Silent auction and bake sale start at 6 p.m. Donations accepted to benefit the Reema J. Samaha Memorial Scholarships and the Angel Fund. www.facebook.com/RemembranceCabaretForReema.
Sunday/May 27
Memorial Day Weekend Bird Walk. 7:30 a.m. Glade Stream Valley, Glade Stream and Twin Branches Road, Reston. Age 16 and up. Beginning and expert birders welcome. 703-476-9689 or naturecenter@reston.org.
Wednesday/May 30
Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m-1:30 a.m. Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Every Wednesday. Register your band at BluesSlide@aol.com or 703-593-5206. www.jimmystavern.com.
Thursday/May 31
Backyard Composting. 7 p.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Adults. Learn how to recycle kitchen waste, leaves and other yard debris. $5-$8. 703-476-9689 or naturecenter@reston.org.
One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the basics of the Internet, Word and Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.
One-on-One English Practice. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call for appointment with an ESL volunteer. Adults. 703-242-4020.
eBook/eReader Instruction. 7:30 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn about library ebooks and how to access them with your compatible device. Call for an appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.