Exploring the Early History of Reston
Program to present Initial Planning Ideas and Creation of the Master Plan.
The Reston Historic Trust (RHT) and the Reston Museum are exploring the early history Reston. Reston Museum is producing another free program in May, to be presented at the JoAnn Rose Gallery at Reston Community Center - Lake Anne, "The Early History of Reston – Creation of the Plan," Thursday, May 24, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Letter: Misrepresentation in ‘Voter Identification’
Letter to the Editor
Jack Kenny’s column ["Voter Identification," Reston Connection, May 9-15, 2012] is so full of untruths that it would require more space than is available here to refute them all.
Aldrin Elementary Teacher Recognized
Christine Lewis, advanced academic resource teacher at Aldrin Elementary, has been recognized as the Region 4 Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted by the Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG).
Hopecam Holds 5k Run/Walk
Benefiting children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
For the twelfth year in a row, Hopecam hosted their annual Hopecam 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 6, to benefit the charity’s program
Column: History Repeating Itself
This week I complete teaching a six-week course for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at George Mason University on "highlights of Virginia’s history." I have been meeting with more than 80 students at the JoAnne Rose Gallery in Reston.
Column: Blame Game with the Silver Line
After waiting 50 years for the rail link down the median reserved for it from Dulles Airport to Falls Church, construction finally began. Many actually believed it would be a reality shortly.
Hynes To Present State of the County
Mary Hynes to address community and business leaders
Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes will address community and business leaders during the State of the County breakfast on Tuesday, June 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal City Marriott.
Artists Take Over Reston Town Center
The 21st Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival to be held May 18-20.
The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) revealed its list of artists set to illuminate Reston Town Center for the 21st Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival on weekend May 18-20.
Art Fair at McNair Elementary
On May 8, McNair Elementary in Herndon, hosted an Art Fair for grades K-6. Students’ artwork was displayed in matted frames, and hung in the library.
Women’s Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Members of the Women’s Club of Arlington gathered Saturday, April 28 at their clubhouse on S. Buchanan Street for a celebration of 80 years of community service.
Sharing Joys of Reading
The Reading Connection holds festival at the Quincy Library
The Reading Connection held a community reading festival at the Quincy Library on Saturday, May 12.
Tomorrow’s Designers, Today
Marymount University hosts Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show
Marymount University’s Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show on May 3 brought the runway to life with student-designed garments showcased in an ethereal Gilded Forest production.
Ballston Opens Arts & Craft Market
Saturday afternoon, The Ballston Arts & Craft Market opened for the season in the park at Wellburn Square on Saturday, May 12.
Chamber To Salute Businesses
Guernsey, Lampe, Peck to be inducted into Arlington Business Hall of Fame.
The 2012 inductees into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame will be honored at the 26th Annual Arlington's Best Business Awards (ABBIEs) held by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Sheraton National Hotel.
Families Fight For Northern Virginia Training Center
Center provides care to more than 150 residents with disabilities.
Susan Infeld, a registered nurse, remembers vividly the night she knew she had to get involved with the Northern Virginia Training Center. She was working as a hospice nurse at a local hospital when a patient from NVTC came in suffering from pneumonia in the middle of the night.
Reston Smart Market Returns
Market features guaranteed producer-only products.
The Reston Smart Market, featuring guaranteed producer-only produce, meats, dairy and other goods has kicked off for the summer season. This year’s incarnation has a few new vendors, and Jean Janssen of Smart Markets says the new additions help fulfill some of their goals.
Raising Funds for Back Health
Virginia Spine Institute hosts fundraising 5K.
In his 20s Ray Pugsley was a national-level runner, in competition to compete in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic games. But he hurt his back in 1996 and underwent a procedure then, and another one in 2003. While that might seem like something that could end his running career, Pugsley has flourished since then.
Old Brogue Hockey Skates Away with Fifth Title
Inline hockey team wins third straight championship.
Chris Bass is no stranger to the Old Brogue. As a young man he was there on opening day in 1981 and hasn’t strayed too far since. In fact, now he wears a jersey with the bar’s name on it, as a member of the Old Brogue inline hockey team.
Searching for Great Falls’ Biggest Trees
Third annual Big Tree Hike features some of the largest trees in the state.
As part of a running group, Bob Vickers was familiar with the land along the Potomac River owned by the Potomac Conservatory. So when he heard about a contest looking for the biggest tree in Great Falls, he knew exactly where to look.
Franklin Sherman Honors Volunteers
Jo Hicks, Susana Radice honored for decades of service.
As mothers, Jo Hicks and Susana Radice raised their children in McLean. Once their children were grown, both women decided to take their skills to the local school, Franklin Sherman Elementary School. More than 20 years and 10 teachers later, the two are still going strong volunteering with special needs preschool students.