Book Signing With Kwame Alexander — Reston author Kwame Alexander, recent Newbery Award winner for The Crossover will sign books at Scrawl Books at Reston Station Saturday at 2 p.m. [Facebook]

New Year’s Closings — Here are some reminders of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours for county services and locations. [Reston Now]

Happy New Year — Reston Now won’t be publishing New Year’s Day. Have a safe and fun holiday.

Metro Is Free For a Few Hours New Year’s Eve — Metro is waiving fares Thursday night into Friday to get New Year’s Eve revelers safely home. Free rides are from midnight to 3 a.m. [Reston Now]