Reston Now is off for the holiday. Have a safe and fun day, how ever you are celebrating or remembering those who fought for our country.
Here is what is open and closed in Fairfax County Monday:
No mail delivery. Banks are closed.
County Government – Closed.
Courts – Closed.
Public Schools and School Offices – Closed.
Library – Closed Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26.
Fairfax Connector – Operating on Sunday service on Monday, May 26. Routes that operate on Sundays are: 101, 109, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 310, 321, 322, 371, 401, 402, 505, 574, 605, 950, 981, RIBS 1, RIBS 2, RIBS 3, RIBS 4 and RIBS 5. If your route isn’t listed, it does not have Sunday service.
Fastran – Not in service.
Park Authority – RECenters will open on regular schedule and close at 6 p.m., except George Washington RECenter, which will be closed. Nature centers open noon to 5 p.m.; historic sites open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; visitor center closed. Green Spring Gardens open noon to 4:30 p.m.; historic house closed.
Teen and Senior Centers – Closed.
Community Centers – Closed.
McLean Community Center – Closed; Old Firehouse Teen Center – Closed.
Reston Community Center Hunters Woods – Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reston Community Center Lake Anne – Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
County Trash and Recycling Collection – County residents should contact their trash and recycling collector directly for service schedule changes due to the holiday.
- Private Collection Service Providers
- Fairfax County Collection Customers: Trash and recyclables will be collected as scheduled on Monday, May 26. Please have your materials to the curb no later than 6 a.m. to ensure collection. Any questions may be directed to the Customer Service Center at 703-802-3322, TTY 711.
Recycling and Disposal Facilities:
- I-66 Transfer Station – Open
- I-95 Landfill Complex – Open
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate. She writes twice weekly on Reston Now.
For me, Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of summer. The sun is usually shining, and the weather here in Northern Virginia is perfect. One of the many great things about living in Reston is how many choices for things to do on Memorial Day weekend there are — from lounging at the pool to going on wild adventures. Here are some fun things to try out this year.
Go jump in a pool
The Reston Association pools will be open Memorial Day weekend. While the water is still a little cold for me, it’s fun to watch all the children splashing around in the water. If you can’t wait until Memorial Day to go for a swim, Ridge Heights pool in South Reston and North Shore Pool by Lake Anne are both heated and will open May 10. You can buy your pool pass online, which makes it easy to be ready for opening day!
Watch the Rolling Thunder rumble into town
For motorcycle enthusiasts, the Ride of the Patriots is a four-day event over Memorial Day weekend, with a ton of activities at (or beginning) at Patriot Harley-Davidson, located just West of Fairfax Circle on Fairfax Boulevard (Map). The highlight for many locals is Rolling Thunder® on Sunday. It’s awe-inspiring to see thousands of motorcycles rolling toward the Pentagon, united in the cause to bring full accountability for the Prisoners Of War-Missing In Action (POW/MIA) of all wars. Learn more about Rolling Thunder and the Ride For Freedom here.
Sample some wine, learn some history
May 24, The Winery at Bull Run
A good time for a good cause… What more could you want? Visit the historic Manassas National Battlefield, then sit back for some live jazz band and award-winning wine. Get into the spirit by wearing seersucker suits and sundresses, and feel like you’ve stepped into a bygone age.
The fundraiser supports Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources, and organization that rebuilds lives and breaks the cycle of crime for thousands of individuals and families, providing support to families and opportunities for citizens to successfully return to the community after involvement with the criminal justice system.
Address: 15950 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA
Times: 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Contact: Brandon Cosby
Phone: (703) 246-3184
Admission: $50
ViVa! Vienna! Festival
May 24 – May 26, Historic Vienna
For those who have lived in Northern Virginia for any length of time, ViVa! Vienna! has become an annual must-attend Memorial Day event. This family and community oriented celebration includes amusement rides, food, crafts, vendors and entertainment — fun for all ages! Vendors include handcraft artisans, retail vendors, professionals, political parties and candidates, and community and non-profit organizations. 100 percent of proceeds go to charitable, community and humanitarian organizations.
Address: 245 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA
Times: Saturday & Sunday 10am-10pm; Monday 10am-6pm
Phone: (703) 255-4742
Admission: Free to attend; Food and Rides cost extra
