Lake Anne Plaza will host its first National Night Out block party Tuesday evening, one of several celebrations slated throughout the area.
The goal of National Night Out is to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while celebrating a sense of community. Its intent is to provide an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
At Lake Anne Plaza, beginning at 4 p.m., National Night Out events will include kids’ activities, dance crews, a DJ and live music, food specials, a moon bounce, hula demos and more.
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For the third straight year, the Hunters Woods Neighborhood Coalition will sponsor a midday National Night Out event, beginning at noon. Several other National Night Out events will take place in Reston, including an evening program at the Southgate Community Center.
In Herndon, National Night Out will be observed from 4:30-8:30 p.m., and HPD will begin by visiting the Harbor House. From there, two motorcades will visit 14 more neighborhoods throughout the town.
“This annual event is one of the highlights of year for the police department and another great opportunity to further enhance the our partnership with the community,” HPD says.
The Fairfax County Police Department will visit as many activities around the county as possible.
National Night Out was first observed in 1984. Thousands of communities across the United States, Canada and worldwide military bases participate in National Night Out each year.
A new restaurant, a new grocery store and a new tasting room for a popular brewery.
New, new, new.
There has been lots of excitement in the news in recent days, as we’ve been getting some good things to look forward to. Before we look forward too far, though, let’s look back at the week that was.
Here are the stories that have received the most clicks on Reston Now since last Friday:
- Cava Mezze Grill To Open Its Reston Location in First Days of August
- Lotte Plaza Market Coming to Herndon Center Next Spring
- RA Board to Discuss Reston Town Center Parking at Meeting This Week (follow-up story here)
- Silver Line Phase 2 Construction Over 60 Percent Complete
- Aslin Beer Will Stay in Herndon, Open New Tasting Room on Elden Street
Feel free to discuss these topics and anything else that happened locally this week.
Stay dry, and enjoy the weekend!
On Fridays, we take a moment to thank our advertisers and sponsors:
Reston Station, Summerbration will offer something to watch, listen to, taste and enjoy all summer long.
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the business community for the vibrant region.
BLVD, Comstock’s apartments at Reston Station.
AKG Design Studio, boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales.
Berry & Berry, PLLC, Reston law firm specializing in federal employment, retirement, labor union, and security clearance matters.
Reston Real Estate, Eve Thompson of Long & Foster Real Estate specializes in Reston homes.
Reston Carpet Cleaning, local cleaning service.
Becky’s Pet Care, offering friendly pet services in Northern Virginia.
Reston Community Center, serving Reston’s recreational and cultural needs.
Reston Town Center, offering more than 50 shops, 30 restaurants, an 11-screen cinema and more.
MakeOffices, shared work spaces with five area locations, including Reston.
Boofie O’Gorman, Top Producer Realtor at Long & Foster Reston.
Goldfish Swim School, specializing in children’s swim lessons year-round.
Small Change Consignment, serving Reston’s kids for more than 30 years.
A Cleaning Service, professional residential and commercial cleaning.
Reston Montessori, private co-educational school for children ages 3 months to sixth grade.
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern, providing great food and drink at Lake Anne Plaza.
Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center, new child care facility in Reston.
Reston Children’s Center, providing care, preschool and private education and summer camp enrichment.
Ryan Homes — Westmoore, Loudoun County’s hottest new Metro community in the heart of Ashburn.
Knutson Brambleton, Loudoun County urban townhomes with yards in the sky.
Knutson Crescent Place, urban townhomes in Leesburg — Loudoun’s authentic town center since 1758.
Lofts at Village Walk, urban townhome condominium designs at The Village at Leesburg.
Towns of Lansdowne Square, a collection of 23 luxury urban townhomes in downtown Lansdowne.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living, assisted living, memory care and more senior care services.
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best New Business category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
With this, the preliminary ballots have been released for all categories of the 2017 Best Reston Business awards. After voting on these final ballots wrap up, watch for the finalists to be announced.
OTHER POLLS
Open through 5 p.m.: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
This is a sponsored post from Becky’s Pet Care, a professional pet care service in Northern Virginia.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Nico, now living in Reston after being brought up in Arizona.
Here is what his owner, Raj, had to say about him:
Meet Nico, a 10 ½-year-old Lhasa Apso, Miniature Poodle, Chihuahua and German Shepherd mix. You might take a look at Nico’s photos and wonder if this mix is possible, but he definitely has some German Shepherd in him. (In fact, he is 12.5 percent Alsatian according to a DNA test!)
Nico has led quite an uphill life. He was found as a little puppy running around on the streets of the Arizona-Mexico border. We saw him at the rescue shelter the day after he was brought in and adopted him immediately. He soon got accustomed to comfortable living. Everything was going great until after Nico turned 8, when his vet said that he needed to have neck surgery right away to remove fluid from his spine that was causing him a lot of pain whenever he moved. He was a very good boy through the difficult ordeal and came out healthier than ever!
Nico is now proud to call Reston his new home and is already enjoying the smells and sounds. His favorite activity — other than laying on the cool floor during the dog days of the Northern Virginia summer — is watching the golfers at Reston National.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet. Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
The Fairfax County Police Department says a home on Hunter Mill Road was the site of a prescription-drug theft.
According to the FCPD media release, the incident in the 1400 block of the road was reported Monday. A resident reported that she awoke from a nap and discovered someone had forced entry into her home.
Pills were the target of the thievery, which police say took place sometime after 6 p.m. Sunday, or on Monday morning.
Anyone with information should call 703-691-2131 or 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or text “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES(274637).
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Sit-Down Restaurant category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back Wednesday for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through 5 p.m.: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
A South Reston resident told police that someone broke into her apartment last week.
According to FCPD, the incident took place in the 11700 block of Ledura Court, off Springwood Drive. The apartment’s occupant said the residence had been forcibly entered. Police said that while signs of force were found, no property was taken during the break-in.
Meanwhile, FCPD’s Reston District Station also reported the following crimes in recent days:
LARCENIES:
2100 block of Astoria Circle, package from residence
11900 block of Bowman Towne Drive, electronic device from business
10300 block of Brittenford Drive, purse and backpack from vehicle
12900 block of Centre Park Circle, bicycle from residence
1600 block of Crowell Road, materials from construction site
2000 block of Golf Course Drive, wallet from vehicle
2300 block of Horseferry Court, cash from vehicle
1600 block of Reston Parkway, merchandise from business
1600 block of Reston Parkway, merchandise from business
1600 block of Reston Parkway, electronic device from business
2300 block of Soapstone Drive, beer from business
9200 block of White Chimney Lane, wallet from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
None reported
Anyone with information about any of these crimes should call 703-691-2131 or 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or text “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES(274637).
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Fast-Casual Restaurant category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Monday, July 31.
After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through Wednesday for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Herndon High School’s Summer Grand are recreating Roald Dahl’s classic “Willy Wonka” this weekend at the school.
The show will be presented Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets are $12 for each show. Prior to the Sunday show, there will be a “Chocolate Factory Tour” — for a cost of $3 — that will give children a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes of such a production. One adult per family can accompany their children at no additional charge.
According to the Herndon Drama website:
Join the Summer Grand cast and crew as they present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, a marvelous musical that will unlock the gates of your imagination — and, perhaps, teach a lesson or two.
Appropriate for all ages, this celebrated classic offers an optional “chocolate factory” tour before Sunday’s performance. Interested families with children ages 3 to 12 should contact Renee Maxwell, [email protected], soonest, as tour space is limited.
The shows will be presented in the auditorium at Herndon High School (700 Bennett St.). For further information, call Rapheal Schklowsky, Herndon High School theater director, at 703-810-2341; or email [email protected].
Crime, development, a historical designation and painted rocks.
Yes, there has been a variety of news — and fun — in Reston in the past week. Now we look forward to another weekend, and a steamy one at that. The good news is weather forecasts predict this heat wave to break, finally, early next week.
Before that, though, let’s look back at the week that was. Here are the stories that have received the most clicks on Reston Now since last Friday:
- Police: Ex-SLHS Booster Club Treasurer Embezzled At Least $60K
- Another New Restaurant Coming to Hunters Woods Village Center
- Keep Your Eyes Out for Painted Rocks as Nationwide Craze Hits Area
- Lake Anne Village Center Named to National Register of Historic Places
- Jury Gives Maryland Man More Than a Century Behind Bars for Area Rim Thefts
Feel free to discuss these topics and anything else that happened locally this week. Make sure to vote on 2017 Best Reston Business awards as well.
Stay cool, and enjoy the weekend!
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Local Shop category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Friday, July 28. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
On Fridays, we take a moment to thank our advertisers and sponsors:
Reston Station, Summerbration will offer something to watch, listen to, taste and enjoy all summer long.
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the business community for the vibrant region.
BLVD, Comstock’s apartments at Reston Station.
AKG Design Studio, boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales.
Berry & Berry, PLLC, Reston law firm specializing in federal employment, retirement, labor union, and security clearance matters.
Reston Real Estate, Eve Thompson of Long & Foster Real Estate specializes in Reston homes.
Reston Carpet Cleaning, local cleaning service.
Becky’s Pet Care, offering friendly pet services in Northern Virginia.
Reston Community Center, serving Reston’s recreational and cultural needs.
Reston Town Center, offering more than 50 shops, 30 restaurants, an 11-screen cinema and more.
MakeOffices, shared work spaces with five area locations, including Reston.
Boofie O’Gorman, Top Producer Realtor at Long & Foster Reston.
Goldfish Swim School, specializing in children’s swim lessons year-round.
Small Change Consignment, serving Reston’s kids for more than 30 years.
A Cleaning Service, professional residential and commercial cleaning.
Reston Montessori, private co-educational school for children ages 3 months to sixth grade.
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern, providing great food and drink at Lake Anne Plaza.
Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center, new child care facility in Reston.
Reston Children’s Center, providing care, preschool and private education and summer camp enrichment.
Ryan Homes — Westmoore, Loudoun County’s hottest new Metro community in the heart of Ashburn.
Knutson Brambleton, Loudoun County urban townhomes with yards in the sky.
Knutson Crescent Place, urban townhomes in Leesburg — Loudoun’s authentic town center since 1758.
Lofts at Village Walk, urban townhome condominium designs at The Village at Leesburg.
Towns of Lansdowne Square, a collection of 23 luxury urban townhomes in downtown Lansdowne.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living, assisted living, memory care and more senior care services.
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Real Estate Agent category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Thursday, July 27. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 26: Best Fitness Business
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
Today, we open the voting for our 2017 Best Reston Business award in the Best Fitness Business category. This poll will be open through 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. After that, the top two vote-getters will advance to final voting, which will take place in early August.
Cast your vote below.
Check back each weekday through July 26 for another category’s ballot.
OTHER POLLS
Open through July 25: Best Financial Business
Open through July 27: Best Real Estate Agent
Open through July 28: Best Local Shop
Open through July 31: Best Fast-Casual Restaurant
Open through Aug. 1: Best Sit-Down Restaurant
