This is a promoted post from Potomac River Running, which has nine DC-area locations, including one at Reston Town Center.
An assault occurs at least once every two minutes. Recently we’ve heard of attacks on area trails as close to home as Sterling, Fairfax and Arlington. Whether you’re a runner or avid athlete, enjoy a walk in the park, or park to workout at the gym or pick up groceries at the store, you are at risk.
Being prepared could save your life, so =PR= has partnered with Asics to bring the RunSafer presentation to the DC area in September. You’ll learn valuable safety tips and ways to escape dangerous situations from Two-Time United States Olympic Distance Runner and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Todd Williams.
We invite you to bring your family, friends, and colleagues to attend any of the more than 10 FREE workshop sessions we’ve scheduled around the DC area between Sept. 11 and 14. Come dressed for activity and ready to learn self-defense techniques and safety awareness tips.
RSVP to the free workshop that works best with your schedule. Additional workshops may be added and will be posted on www.potomacriverrunning.com. We look forward to running safer with you!
Thursday, September 11:
2:00 PM @ Marymount University, Arlington
5:00 PM @ Gold’s Gym, Ashburn
7:30 PM @ Heritage High School, Leesburg
Friday, September 12:
9:30 AM @ Gold’s Gym, Sterling
11:30 AM @ Reston Town Center, Reston
5:30 PM @ =PR= Arlington Store
Saturday, September 13:
7:30 AM @ =PR= Ashburn Store
10:30 AM @ Robinson High School, Fairfax
1:00 PM @ Reston Town Center, Reston
2:30 PM @ Reston Town Center, Reston
4:00 PM @ Reston Town Center, Reston
Sunday, September 14:
10:00 AM @ =PR= Tysons Store, Falls Church
12:30 PM @ =PR= Fairfax Store, Fairfax Corner
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Ella. She is a 2-year-old Maltese and Yorkie mix. Here is what owner Rachel has to say about her:
Ella was born on March 27, 2012 in the farm country of Ohio. Ella met her parents when she was only two weeks old and has been the apple of their eyes ever since! She may look like a pure Maltese, but just listen for her Yorkie bark.
Her favorite color is pink, which is represented in various collars, leashes and of course clothing. She loves to play in the basement, otherwise known as “Ella’s Playground,” chase squirrels and collect sticks on walks. Ella is known for her stick obsession. But don’t let her size fool you, she can pick up a stick at least three times her size! And when it comes to the squirrels, those little legs move pretty fast, just ask the squirrels. We’ve had a couple close calls.
But her favorite activity of all is cuddling up to her mom and dad. She is the sweetest dog we know. One look at that face and she knows she has you wrapped around her little paw.
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.
House hunting? Start with these open houses in Reston.
12025 New Dominion Parkway
1 BR, 1 BA Condo
$439,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
12031 Lake Newport Road
4 BR, 3.5 BA SFH
$695,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
2026 Beacon Place
3 BR, 4.5 BA
$875,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
10900 Harpers Square Court
3 BR, 2 BA TH
$450,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11001 Barton Hill Court
3 BR, 2.5 BA TH
$399,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
For more open houses, visit Reston Now’s Real Estate section.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is a feline friend. Meet Betty Lou, who comes to Reston from far away. Here is what her owner, Jennifer, has to say:
Betty Lou was rescued from the streets of New Delhi, India by my friend and colleague Leslie, who fostered her for the first two months of her life. Betty Lou was a tiny kitten and my two older cats helped show her the ways of a house cat.
When I returned to Northern Virginia, Betty Lou was thrilled to watch wildlife and look over the Reston woods from my windows. In fact, in 2013 Betty Lou used her finely tuned hunting skills to protect my home from unwelcome wildlife that had mistakenly entered the premises.
Betty Lou’s favorite beverage is tea. She will drink tea out of a cup if given an opportunity! She is also a serious catnip junkie. Her favorite past times include playing with toys and my other cats, napping on the cat tree, and patrolling my home for interlopers.
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.
Officers from Fairfax County Police’s Reston District Station report a number of thefts of items from vehicles in the last few days. Among the larcenies reported by the FCPD for the week ending Sept. 2:
1900 block of Belmont Ridge Court, laptop from vehicle
11300 block of Links Drive, license plate from vehicle
12800 block of Tournament Drive, wallet from vehicle
11800 block of Dunlop Court, wallet from residence
2600 block of Meadow Hall Drive, purse from vehicle
11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive, merchandise from business
13000 block of Elm Tree Drive, bicycle from residence
1400 block of Lake Fairfax Drive, property and cash from business
Meet, Champ, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. He’s a rescue dog who is very active. Here is what owner Claire has to say:
My husband, Steve, and I adopted our furry friend, Champ, from Lab Rescue this past January. We fell in love with his cute ears and his goofy, long tongue Champ is a 2 year old lab mix with lots of energy and tons of love. Champ loves to go on runs, play in the water and play ball on the field. He loves all the kids in our neighborhood and loves to watch them play out our front window.
We adopted Champ knowing that he was heartworm positive. In March, we went through the month long treatment to fight the heart worm. We just found out last week that he is no longer has heartworm!! He is such a tough, little guy and he truly is a champ. We are so proud of our buddy.We are totally in love with Champ and he is the perfect addition to our little family.
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.
Shopping for a new home? Check out these open houses this weekend.
11503 Waterhaven Court
3 BR, 3.5 BA TH
$599,999
Open Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
11002 Howland Drive
4 BR, 2.5 BA SFH
$479,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11226 Beaver Trail Court
2 BR, 2.5 BA Condo
$299,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11173 Lake Chapel Lane
3 BR, 3.5 BA TH
$799,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
1456 Park Garden Lane
3 BR, 3.5 BA TH
$570,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11121 Lake Chapel Lane
4 BR, 3.5 BA TH
$760,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
1629 Parkcrest Circle
2 BR, 1 BA Condo
$239,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
1855 Stratford Park Place
2 BR, 2 BA Condo
$394,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
12004 Taliesin Place
2 BR, 2 BA Condo
$369,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
For complete real estate information and more open houses, visit Reston Now’s Real Estate section.
On Fridays, we take a moment to thank Reston Now’s advertisers and sponsors.
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the business community for the vibrant region.
Reston Station, Comstock’s mixed-use development and parking garage at the Wiehle-Reston East Metro stop.
The Avant, new luxury rentals in the heart of Reston Town Center.
Berry & Berry, PLLC, Reston law firm specializing in federal employment, retirement, labor union, and security clearance matters.
Just Cats Clinic, Reston’s first cats-only vet practice.
Reston Real Estate, Eve Thompson of Long & Foster Real Estate specializes in Reston homes.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, bringing you the Washington Mystics season.
Reston Community Center, Serving Reston’s recreational and cultural needs.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s School of Real Estate, where prospective Realtors can get training to become licensed.
Cindy L. Beyer Design, Reston-based interior design firm with creative ideas for residential and commercial clients.
Van Metre Homes, handcrafted homes since 1955.
Apartment Showcase, your guide to apartments for rent in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Dulles Town Center, the premier shopping and dining destination of Loudoun County.
The preschool event of the summer took place last week as Reston Association opened the gates of its Central Services Facility to show off all kinds of service vehicles.
Kids climbed aboard a fire truck, an ambulance, construction vehicles, among others, at the annual event.
Photos by William O’Brien for Reston Association.
This is a promoted post from eKate Photography.
Whether for weddings, family portraits, school photos or corporate events, there are a lot of reasons to hire a professional photographer. Erin Loesley of eKate photography wants to be the creative professional to meet all your photographic needs.
Loesley’s friendly and easygoing style allows you to loosen up and let your personality shine through in the photos. She wants you to have fun and enjoy the session as much as she does. Loesley loves what she does and works hard to come up with new ideas and images that will make you smile.
Typical portrait sessions are two hours and start at $400. Not able to commit the time and money for a full session, or just not sure if it’s worth it? Not a problem.
Back by popular demand, eKate photography will offer the rare opportunity for you to take part in a mini session in Chantilly on Aug.24. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your holiday card or back-to-school photos. Contact eKate photography as soon as possible to ensure you secure a slot for this one day opportunity. More information about available mini session packages, timing and pricing can be found on the eKate photography blog.
Professionally taken photographs aren’t just for commemorating family events. More business people are getting in on the trend of using professional portraits
for personal branding on social media. You can also book Loesley to cover your corporate events.
Log on to the eKate photography website for a look at Loesley’s portfolio and for more information on pricing and booking a photo session. Contact Loesley online to book your session, or call her at 703-888-7986.
From Holly Weatherwax of the Herndon High All Night Grad Party Committee:
The Herndon High School All Night Grad Party Committee would like to extend a special thanks to all of those businesses and organizations in the Herndon/Reston community who helped us make this June 23 event such a success for the graduates of the Class of 2014.
The party was a huge success! Everyone one had fun and every attendee went home with a prize.
We encourage all of you to support the businesses and organizations in our community who support our students and our families. Working together, we can continue to provide exceptional opportunities in our community for individuals and businesses!
Thank you once again; we could not have thrown this once-in-a-lifetime party for our 2014 graduates without your support.
Click though to see the companies who donated. Read More
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Wilson, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever. Here is what his owner, Jennifer, has to say about him:
Meet Wilson! He greets anyone and everyone (human or animal) with a giant smile and sometimes a big, sloppy kiss. His talents include knowing the words: ‘Breakfast,” “Lunch,” and “Dinner,” and being an expert of the ‘leave it’ command. He also has a world-famous tail because it is so large and fluffy and is known to make people’s days by sitting in the passenger seat of our car and smiling at onlookers in traffic.
When he isn’t taking naps, Wilson enjoys playing tag and considers himself a stick connoisseur. If he had it is way, he would spend all his free time gnawing on sticks and running in the parks of Reston. … and rooting on his favorite sports team, the Washington Nationals.
Wilson’s favorite foods include: ice cubes, lettuce(!), and peanut butter, for which he will do endless tricks. Whenever he hears the sound of lettuce being cut for salads, or ice cube trays being emptied, he is never far away and will appear out of nowhere in hopes of getting a special treat. His favorite current activity is trying to befriend the household cat, Sophie, which is a work in progress….#hiss.
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.
On Fridays, we take a moment to thank Reston Now’s advertisers and sponsors.
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, the business community for the vibrant region.
Reston Station, Comstock’s mixed-use development and parking garage at the Wiehle-Reston East Metro stop.
The Avant, new luxury rentals in the heart of Reston Town Center.
Berry & Berry, PLLC, Reston law firm specializing in federal employment, retirement, labor union, and security clearance matters.
Just Cats Clinic, Reston’s first cats-only vet practice.
Reston Real Estate, Eve Thompson of Long & Foster Real Estate specializes in Reston homes.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, bringing you the Washington Mystics season.
Reston Community Center, Serving Reston’s recreational and cultural needs.
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s School of Real Estate, where prospective Realtors can get training to become licensed.
Cindy L. Beyer Design, Reston-based interior design firm with creative ideas for residential and commercial clients.
Van Metre Homes, handcrafted homes since 1955.
Apartment Showcase, your guide to apartments for rent in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Dulles Town Center, the premier shopping and dining destination of Loudoun County.
This week’s Reston Pet of the Week is Ava, a rescue from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Here is what her owner, Katie, has to say about her:
Miss Ava is a 1-year-old Husky Australian Cattle Dog mix that came into my life this past February.
I adopted her from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, where I fell in love with her beautiful blue eyes.
She has properly filled a hole in my heart with the loss of my Siberian Husky, Sadie.Ava is a sweet soul and lots of energy. Our time together is spent hiking, long walks, and “bikejoing”(mountain biking with a dog) on the W & OD trial. She is getting acclimated to her new life in Reston and adjusting well. I, on the other hand, have had to adjust to a youngster back in the home! Discipline, consistency, and love have worked to have our lives blend together.
I’m grateful to have Ava in my life. She is a handful but, worth it.
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.
If you are searching for a new home, start with these open houses this weekend.
2316 Hunters Run Drive
2 BR, 2 BA Condo
$285,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
11720 Mossy Creek Lane
3 BR, 2 FB, 2 HB TH
$435,000
Open Sunday 1 to 3 p.m.
1584 Moorings Drive
3 BR, 2.5 BA Condo
$272,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
1462 Park Garden Lane
3 BR, 3.5 BA TH
$553,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11613 Windbluff Court
3 BR, 2.5 BA Condo
$310,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11966 Heathcote Court
3 BR, 2.5 BA TH
$399,900
Open Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
12016 Taliesin Place
1 BR, 1 BA Condo
$334,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
2452 Cloudcroft Square
2 BR, 2 BA TH
$308,000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
12016 Tailesin Place
1 BR, 1 BA Condo
$299,000
Open Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
11284 Stones Throw Drive
5 BR, 3.5 BA SFH
$1,290.000
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
1562 Scandia Circle
4 BR, 3.5 BA TH
$449,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
11187 Longwood Grove Drive
5 BR, 3.5 BA SFH
$899,900
Open Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
For more open houses and complete real estate information, visit Reston Now’s Real Estate section.
