In Reston, Neighbors in Need Offered Assistance
Resurrection Baptist Church of Reston hosts community outreach event to help homeless.
While others might have been gearing up to take the kids out trick or treating, preparing for the costumed hordes to descend on their homes, or even putting finishing touches on their own disguises, dozens of volunteers were spending their Halloween afternoon at the Reston Community Center (RCC) Hunters Woods, manning the “Stand Up for Our Homeless Community” event, hosted by Resurrection Baptist Church (RBC) of Reston’s Missionary Department.
Election Day in Herndon and Reston
Polls opened in Virginia from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 for the election, where voters will choose state and county lawmakers.
Classical Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker
Experience the magic of Classical Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker.”
Fairfax County: Republicans Celebrate the Victorious
And honor the defeated
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) said he much preferred this night to the one when he was elected to his first term. A close race with his opponent meant waiting around until late into the evening. This year, Cook defeated Democrat Janet Oleszek by a more handy margin of about six percent of the vote.
Fairfax County: Palchik Upsets Incumbent Reed for Providence School Board Seat
With 58.22 percent of the vote in unofficial election results, Dalia Palchik of Annandale defeated the incumbent Providence District Fairfax County School Board representative Patty Reed, who garnered 41.31 percent.
Fairfax County: Hough Edges Incumbent Velkoff for Third At-Large School Board Seat
Fairfax resident Jeanette Hough said her race for the Fairfax County School Board started with a phone call to Springfield District representative to the board Elizabeth Schultz. “What are we going to do about the school board?” Hough remembers asking. “We’re being ignored as parents and taxpayers.”
Democrats Claim Victories in Local Elections
But General Assembly stays in the red column.
“We didn’t win the war tonight, but we did come out ahead in some of the important local battles, and that’s a good start.”
Reston: South Lakes Defense Limits Hayfield RB Ross in Victory
Seahawks would share Conference 6 title with win, help.
The South Lakes football team beat Hayfield 35-14 on Friday.
Fairfax Library Foundation Raises $197,000 at A Library Jubilee
The Fairfax Library Foundation hosted A Library Jubilee! Soiree in the Stacks on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Woodrow Wilson Library in Falls Church.
SoberRide for Halloween
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Halloween evening, this Saturday, Oct. 31.
Editorial: Vote Nov. 3
Read Election coverage at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com.
If you live in a district with a hotly contested race, you definitely know from the contents of your mailbox that there is an Election coming up.
Halloween and Weekend Events in Reston and Herndon
Things to do in your neck of the woods.
Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston
Reston Hosts Fifth Washington West Film Fest
Celebrating the future at Reston Town Center.
From Oct. 21-27, 56 films from around the world were shown at venues including the Reston Bow Tie Cinemas, Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts, National Press Club, George Mason University, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, the Angelika Film Center and more.
South Lakes Cheerleading Wins Liberty Conference
Teamwork a component in Reston cheer squads progress.
The Reston South Lakes Varsity Cheerleading Squad made history by winning the Liberty Conference Championship.
Community to See ‘Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA’
Reston Community Center (RCC) and Reston Historic Trust and Museum will present a community screening of the documentary film “Another Way of Living: The Story of Reston, VA”
South Lakes to Grow
Board approves 40,000 square feet to South Lakes High School, despite storm water concerns.
The elephant in the room, as the Board of Supervisors approved a 40,000 square foot addition to South Lakes High School, was a failing stormwater management plan for the adjoining neighborhoods of Wakerobin Lane and Cedar Cove.
Pedestrian Fatality, Bank Robbery in Reston
Silvia Raquel Corella Erazo, 72, of Reston, was killed when she tried to walk across Wiehle Avenue to the Metro station around 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to Fairfax County Police.
Unforgettable Medal of Honor Stories Comes to Reston
Stephen Lang to perform ‘Beyond Glory’ at Reston Community Center.
Stories of ordinary military service members doing extraordinary deeds during war-time will be presented at Reston’s CenterStage.