Record Enrollment at Mason — George Mason University has hit peak enrollment with 33,917 students enrolled this fall. That includes 3,011 first-time freshmen, up from 2,694 in 2012. [GMU Newsdesk]
Dancing in the Streets — Why was Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Herndon’s Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, dancing in his underwear in the streets on Sunday? Because Jimmy’s was crowned “King of the Wings” in Northern Virginia magazine’s annual contest. [Herndon Patch]
Parade Planning — Going to the Reston Holiday Parade at Reston Town Center on Friday? Take a peek at the parade route and plan your best viewing spot ahead of time. [Reston Town Center]
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The Ravel Dance Studio will re-open for fall classes 2020. The school will offer in person and virtual online instruction. With over 5000 sq. ft. to social distance the school has added air ionization filtration systems, ballet barres, acrylic dividers, hands free bathrooms, strict monitoring and more.
The Ravel Dance Studio will produce a Nutcracker Ballet Hollywood style video through the Reston Community CenterStage. REGISTRATION online begins August 17.

Chris Green is one of the DMV’s finest fitness instructors. A Lululemon and South Block ambassador, he is a coach and mentor to so many. He embodies grace, positivity and motivation in ways that no one else can. If we could all learn a thing or two from him, the world would be a much better place. He does so much for others, and does so with a smile on his face 99% of the time.
He recently ruptured his Achilles and has an incredibly long and tough journey ahead. As if COVID hadn’t impacted fitness professionals enough, throw this in the mix and it’s a double, even triple whammy. CG is no longer able to work and do what he loves for the time being because of this and we’d love your support.