The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors earlier this month endorsed a developer’s application for 44 new residential homes known as the Lofts At Reston Station, near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station.
Supervisors are touting the Lofts as “a new urban neighborhood,” and the first development of its kind in the area northeast of the Metro stop, according to an announcement from the county.
Network with Local Businesses — The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce presents its “Meet The Board” networking night, sponsored by BF Saul Co. Grow your business network, meet the Chamber’s Board of Directors and win prizes tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles. [Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce]
Way to Go, Olivia Beckner! — Congratulations to South Lakes High School junior Olivia Beckner, who placed fourth in the Virginia High School League Cross-Country 6A Championships race and set a new personal record this past weekend. Olivia will receive All-State recognition. [South Lakes High Athletics]
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is looking for locals to share their thoughts about proposed Reston bicycle lanes tonight.
County officials are scheduled to hold a community meeting to gauge the public’s thoughts about bike lanes in four locations around the community before several local roadways are repaved. Locals can share other ideas about ways to improve safety for traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians, too, according to the county.
The Reston Association Design Board is scheduled to hear Bozzuto Development Company’s new plan for the site at 11500 Olde Tiverton Circle at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting is at RA Headquarters (12001 Sunrise Valley Dr.)
The design proposal has changed several times since the redevelopment was first proposed in 2014, when it started as a plan for 625 apartments. Earlier this year, Bozzuto amended the plan to feature 511 apartments and 51 townhomes.
Police Remind Locals Not to Feed Deer – Fairfax County police on Wednesday reminded Reston residents not to feed local deer. Police said it can contribute to the spread of wildlife diseases, damage deer habitats and make the animals less afraid of people. [Fairfax County Police]
Post-Election Yoga Planned – The staff at Reston’s BelovedYoga (12001 Sunrise Valley Road) invite all to join in the spirit of “commUNITY” and “relieve the issues that may be in your tissues” with a special day of activities entitled “Post Election Trauma Recovery” this Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy thoughtful dialogue, creative art projects and enjoy contemplative yoga practice. [BelovedYoga]
Friday night marked the rink’s debut, and it will remain open through mid-March for skating, according to Reston Town Center staff.
The Ice Skating Pavilion opens at 11 a.m., seven days a week. The rink closes at 7 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays; and at 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Late-night skating until 11 p.m. is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
Members of the voting public in the 10th Congressional District re-elected Republican Barbara Comstock by 52 percent to Democrat Luann Bennett’s 46 percent. Nationwide, Republicans appear to have kept their majority in Congress and the Senate, as well.
Additionally, several amendments and tax measures were on the ballot.
Reston’s Cafesano Restaurant Expanding, Adding New Location – Due to the immense success of the restaurant’s South Lakes Village location in Reston, Cafestano owners say they’ve opened a second location at the Dulles Town Center. Management says the new location has a similar dining room, plus a covered patio, lounge and two fire pits. [Reston Patch]
Get Your DMV2Go at Reston Town Center – Reston residents can visit the DMV2Go wireless office on wheels this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the town center’s pavilion. The mobile offices lets locals apply or renew an ID card or driver’s license, get driving records, obtain vehicle titles, plates or decals and order disabled plates. [Reston Town Center]
Local artists and crafters are scheduled to set up tables at Reston’s United Christian Parish (11508 North Shore Drive) during its 2nd annual Art and Craft Fair this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Church organizers said this year’s festivities will be even bigger than last year, with more vendors and more space. Nearly 30 vendors are already slated to participate.
Reston Community Center’s annual Children’s Fall Flea Market is set to come to 2310 Colts Neck Road from 9 a.m. to noon, when parents can browse tables full of gently-used kids’ clothing, toys, books, games, movies and other items.
In addition to shopping, families can also do some selling. A table to sell gently used children’s items is $15 for residents and $23 for non-residents. Edible items and live animals are not permitted for sale.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a comprehensive plan amendment that will allow the Planning Commission’s Schools Committee, the School Board and the school district to work together and consider more creative options for designing schools in busy “activity centers.”
The county identifies activity centers as high-commercial, high-development areas such as Reston, Herndon, Bailey’s Crossroads, Tysons Corner, Seven Corners and Richmond Highway.
Local officials are looking to hear from the public about proposed bicycle lanes for Reston’s Hunter Mill District as the Fairfax County Department of Transportation gets ready repave streets in the area.
Members of the public are invited to a community meeting in the Terraset Elementary (11411 Ridge Heights Road) cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 14, to discuss the possible bike lanes, as well as other ideas to enhance safety for traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians in Reston.
Fairfax County Pedestrian Safety Problem Spots Don’t Include Reston-Herndon Area — The Reston-Herndon area didn’t make a Fairfax County Police Department list of 11 areas that had high levels of serious or fatal crashes involving pedestrians between Jan. 1, 2011 and July 28, 2016. [Reston Patch]
Herndon Resident Wins on Jeopardy! – Siddharth Hariharan, a 22-year-old medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University, talked to the Fairfax County NewsCenter about racking up more than $30,000 in prize money after winning two games in a row on Jeopardy! last month. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology alum finished in second place in game three. [Fairfax County NewsCenter]
“Reston A to Z,” a book by author Watt Hamlett and illustrator Jill Olinger Vinson, hits select stores today.
The book takes young readers on a tour of the community and teaches them the story of how it came to be, led by none other than its famous founder — who takes the form of an animal named Robert E. Squirrel.
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins – Reston Town Center and Reston Community Centers are kicking off their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive today. Nonperishable items can be dropped off at a number of locations including the Hunters Woods and Lake Anne facilities and Reston Town Center building lobbies. Donations will distributed to underprivileged families and individuals throughout the area. [Reston Community Center]
Lions, Tigers and Candidates, Oh My – Halloween enthusiasts from all over came out to Reston Town Center this past weekend to show off their costumes, compete in the many contests and more. Spotted among the crowd were Elsas and Olafs, superheroes, Scooby Doos and even Hillary Clinton getting a piggy-back ride from Donald Trump. See a photo gallery on Modern Reston. [Modern Reston]
