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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.

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.

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.

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.

Game On

George Mason University students develop video games aimed at curtailing gang recruitment in Virginia.

Law enforcement officials now have two unlikely weapons in the fight against gang activity in Virginia: video games and college students.

Editorial: Most Endangered?

Potomac River has made great strides, has miles to go to save the Bay.

Unless your home is served by well water, you are almost certainly among the five million people in the Washington Metropolitan area who get their drinking water from the Potomac River.

Column: “Psycho-not-so-matic” Anymore

Whatever I thought was only happening in my head – or not, or was really happening physically – or not, is the muddled description of the thoughts and emotions that this cancer survivor/cancer patient-still-receiving-treatment feels every time I make a 24/7 self assessment (which is often).

Bull Riding Comes to Frying Pan Park

On Saturday April 28, the Friends of Frying Pan Park, in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Authority, sponsored a professional Bull Riding Event at Frying Pan’s Indoor Arena. Dozens of bulls and riders entertained a sold-out crowd of 1,200 fans with their feats of athleticism.

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