Keep Up With Reston’s 50/100 Events on ‘Reston Celebrates’ Site

Reston founder Robert E. Simon next to statue of his likeness.Reston’s milestone year is here, and now there is one spot to find all the celebration news.

Reston Celebrates is now live as the community prepares for founder Bob Simon’s 100th birthday and Reston’s 50th anniversary this spring.

Celebrations for the big 50/100 events begin in March and continue with Founders Day on April 5 and the Best of Reston Gala on April 10, which is Simon’s birthday.

Organizations supporting the 50/100 events are Reston Community Center, Reston Association, Reston Historic Trust/Reston Museum, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Reston Hospital Center/Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Cornerstones, Reston Town Center, and Myers Public Relations, which is hosting the  RestonCelebrates.org website.

Visit the website to see the full lineup of events, which will include a performance by the Reston Community Orchestra and a screening of the film “The Reston Story,” among others.

Photo courtesy of Reston 50/100.

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