Trump Campaign Leaving Virginia — Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is pulling up stakes in Virginia. The campaign will concentrate on battleground states: Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. Earlier this week, the campaign fired Virginia state chair Corey Stewart. [NBC]
Reston Chorale’s 50th — The Reston Chorale kicks off its 50th season Saturday with concerts at 4 and 7 p.m. at Reston Community Center. The show is “Memories: Through the Years,” a pops concert featuring a bit of Broadway, a touch of jazz and some rock. [Reston Connection]
Touch A (Fire) Truck — All Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Stations are holding open houses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It’s a great chance for little ones to meet a firefighter and climb aboard a fire truck. Check out Reston’s Station 25 (At Wiehle Avenue and Sunset Hills Road), Fox Mill Station 31 (2610 Reston Parkway) or North Point Station (1117 Reston Ave.).[Fairfax County Fire Rescue]
Faulty Metro Inspections — Metro track inspectors and supervisors failed to accurately describe the severity of a deteriorating track condition that caused the derailment of a Silver Line train on July 29 near East Falls Church. [WAMU]
Book Drop To Help Kids — The Assistance League of Northern Virginia is participating in Make A Difference Day 2016, the nation’s largest day of community service, by holding a Children’s Book Drive. Bring new or gently-used books, suitable for elementary school age children, to drop-boxes located at Giant at Fox Mill, 2551 John Milton Drr., through Saturday, October 15. The donated books will be distributed to children who may not have a book to call their own.
Save The Date: RA Open House — Reston Association is holding an open house for new members as well as longtime residents. Learn more about RA and community programs and services. Open House is Thursday, October 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Photo: Lake Anne on a fall morning/Credit: John Melnick
Home Tour Saturday — There are still some tickets available for this weekend’s Reston Home Tour. Here is the Washington Post’s take on some of this year’s selected homes. [Washington Post]
Coffee With A Cop — Fairfax County Police have a new outreach tool. [NBC4 Washington]
FCPS College Fair Is Sunday — The annual Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair is Sunday, Oct. 16 at Fair Oaks Mall from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Representatives from dozens of colleges and universities nationwide will be at the mall to discuss opportunities with prospective students. Free. [FCPS]
SLHS Golfer Earns Second In State — South Lakes High Golfer Kurtis Grant shot a 147 (rounds of 76 and 71) in the two-day Virginia 6A Boys Golf Championship to take second place on Tuesday. Grant finished two strokes behind winner John Hatcher Ferguson of Franklin County High School.
Metro’s Not The Worst — New study shows the DC-area transportation system is middle of the pack nationally. [Washington Post]
Seahawks Move Up — The South Lakes Football team is 6-0 and now ranked No. 18 in the Washington Post High School football rankings. That’s up one place since last week. [Washington Post]
New Face At Lake Anne Church — Washington Plaza Baptist Church has a new pastor with an interesting journey to the pulpit. [Fairfax Times]
New Reston Initiative From Cornerstones — Nonprofit Cornerstones has a new program RestON, in which Reston-area residents, nonprofits, schools, county programs, businesses, and faith communities will coordinate resources to ensure local children and families are reaching their fullest potential. There is a kick-off event at South Lakes High School on Oct. 26. [Cornerstones]
South Lakes Still Undefeated — The No. 19 Seahawks won the annual football games with Herndon — “The Baron Cameron Bowl” — 56-23 at Herndon Friday. South Lakes (6-0) have won four of the last five meetings against the Hornets (1-5). [South Lakes Athletics]
Join Shoreshim For Yom Kippur Services – Sponsored – Shoreshim is honored to invite the Jewish community of the Greater DC area to Yom Kippur services, free of charge, no tickets required. Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) services are Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Day Services are Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, 10 a..m. Services are in Reston. For more information, call 571-445-0563 or email [email protected]. [Shoreshim]
NoVa Homes: Prices Up, Inventory Down — Analysts expect no big changes during Fall and Winter markets. [Washington Post]
Columbus Day Metro Schedule — Here’s what you need to to know if you are commuting today. [Metro, Fairfax Connector]
Park Bonds Chat Wednesday — On Nov. 8, voters may vote “yes” or “no” on parks and human services bonds. Learn more about how the county plans to use the money for parks, human services and transportation, if approved. The county is holding an online chat Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. to discuss. [Fairfax County]
Photo: Kids Pumpkin Run at Oktoberfest Reston 2016/Credit: Oktoberfest Reston
Get To Virginia Wine Month Safely — The Commonwealth of Virginia has partnered with Uber to provide safe rides for visitors to Virginia Wine Month festivities. During weekends in October, Uber passengers will receive discounts on wine tastings, merchandise and bottles of wine when they visit wineries near Charlottesville, Richmond and Leesburg. [Washington Post]
New Land Use Process for Reston — Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins will be introducing a new Land Use Process, Reston Land Use Launch, at the Reston Planning and Zoning meeting on Monday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Reston Association’s Conference Center (12001 Sunrise Valley Drive). This new step in the local land use process is an attempt to share these proposals with the larger community earlier in the land use process and afford an earlier opportunity for community engagement. [Hunter Mill Land Use]
Lake Fairfax’s Pump Track Now Open — The pump track cycling feature at Lake Fairfax Park opened for business on Saturday. Pump tracks are small, looping bicycle trail systems that riders navigate by pumping with their arms and legs, rather than pedaling. The track at Lake Fairfax measures 50 x 100 feet and is suitable for bicyclists of all ages and abilities. The track is free to use and open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Fairfax County]
Here Comes Bikeshare — Fairfax Advocates for Better Biking (FABB) has spied bikeshare stations installed at Reston Town Center and Reston Station, among other locations. Fairfax County’s first Capital Bikeshare operation is slated to open this fall, officials say. [FABB]
FCPS Picks Interim Superintendent — The Fairfax County School Board has appointed Deputy Superintendent Steve Lockard to replace Karen Garza upon her departure in December. Lockard has served as FCPS deputy superintendent since August 2014. The search process for a permanent superintendent has begun and will be completed before July 2017, the school board says. [FCPS]
Save The Date To See Terraset’s New Digs — The community is invited to an open house to see the Reston elementary school’s giant renovation on Oct. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m.
See Inside Fire Stations — Next week is Fire Prevention Week. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Stations will be holding open houses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Young visitors can meet a firefighter, try on a uniform and climb aboard the fire truck, among other activities.
Football Tonight — Undefeated South Lakes (5-0) plays at Herndon (1-4) at 7 p.m.
Checking In On Silver Line Phase 2 — NBC4 transit reporter Adam Tuss gets an update on rail to Dulles, which is still on track for 2020 opening. [NBC4 Washington]
Special RA Board Meeting Tonight — Reston Association’s Board of Directors will have a special meeting at RA offices (12001 Sunrise Valley Drive) Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Subject: Performance evaluation for CEO Cate Fulkerson and a look at goals for 2017. There will be a public comment period. [Reston Association]
Reston Native Runs In Honor Of Fallen Friend — Reston native Jim Anderson is running the Marine Corps Marathon later this month in honor of his friend and fellow South Lakes High School cross country teammate David Williams, who was killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11. [WTOP]
‘Hidden’ Homeless in Fairfax County — The Washington Post takes a look at people in wealthy Fairfax County who end up living in their cars. [Washington Post]
It’s International Walk And Bike To School Day — Watch for kids crossing streets this morning in Reston.
Car Taxes Due — It’s that time. Wednesday is the deadline for Fairfax County Car Taxes. [Fairfax County]
More On The Meals Tax — Here’s what happened at a forum on the proposed Fairfax County Meals Tax last week (hint: things got heated). [Fairfax Times]
Reston Recycling Center Closing — The Fairfax County recycling center at the Reston Park & Ride at 2531 Reston Parkway will close on Nov. 1. The county says it is shutting that center, as well as one in Annandale, because it is a target for illegal dumping of old furniture, appliances, and other discarded items. [Fairfax County]
FCPS’ Graduation Rate — Graduation rates released by the Virginia Department of Education show that 92.3 percent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from the class of 2016 graduated on time, a rate that exceeds the state average of 91.3 percent. A total of 8,722 FCPS students, or 61.9 percent, obtained an advanced studies diploma in 2016, compared to the state average of 51.7 percent. [FCPS]
Food Truck Thursday This Week — Food Truck Thursday returns for its monthly gathering at Reston Town Square Park at Reston Town Center on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of food trucks will be on site. Cash and credit cards accepted.
South Lakes Still Unbeaten — South Lakes football improved to 5-0 with a 56-18 victory over Washington-Lee on Friday. The Seahawks prevailed despite losing quarterback Devin Miles to an injury late in the first half.
IPAR Screening Tuesday — Join the Initiative for Public Art Reston (IPAR) for a screening of the film, Troublemakers, which follows a cadre of renegade New York artists that sought to transcend the limitations of painting and sculpture by producing earthworks on a monumental scale in the deserts of the American southwest in the 1960s and 70s. The free movie is at 7:30 p.m. at Reston Community Center Hunter Woods’ CenterStage (2310 Colts Neck Rd).
Happy 5777 — Jews in Reston and around the world are celebrating Rosh Hashanah (the Monday. Want to worship? Services are at Congregation Beth Emeth, Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (some off site), Chabad of Reston-Herndon, and with Reston’s Shoreshim at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. Check in advance if tickets are necessary.
Football Tonight — South Lakes (4-0) hosts Washington-Lee. Herndon (1-3) is at Chantilly. Game time is 7 p.m.
FCPS SATs Rising — Fairfax County Public Schools’ students overall average SAT score rose three points from last year. [FCPS]
Nearby: HernDOG Bark Bash Sunday — Grab your dog and head to Herndon’s Bready Park Sunday, Oct. 2 for the HernDOG Bark Bash. The free event will feature agility demonstrations; owner and dog team contests; adoptions; an off-leash area; and wide variety of dog-themed vendors. Bready Park is at 814 Ferndale Ave. The bash is from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Library Look — A community engagement survey says most Fairfax County residents are happy with Fairfax County Public Libraries, but the system needs to pay attention and balance needs of traditional books with technology. [Fairfax County]
County Absentee Voting Strong — Fairfax County election officials say absentee voting is going strong since opening by mail and at the Fairfax County Government Center Friday. More than 1,000 people have cast absentee ballots in the first four days. In 2012, there were 712 ballots cast at the end of the third day of absentee voting. Satellite absentee voting begins Saturday at the North County Governmental Center in Reston.
NFL Stadium In Reston? Keep Driving — This may be a good spot in Loudoun for a potential new stadium for Washington’s pro football team. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe mentioned Silver Line spots, including Reston, in a recent radio interview. [Washington Post]
KidsFest This Weekend — The Fall for Fairfax KidsFest is Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 1 and 2) at the Fairfax County Government Center. The free festival will include two entertainment stages, rides on the KidWay MidWay (click for tickets).Activities include scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, public safety and recycling-themed exhibits, pony rides, petting zoo, and more. (KidsFest)
Light The Night in Reston — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Northern Virginia Light The Night Walk is Saturday at Reston Town Center. Walk as an individual or team to help raise funds for blood cancer research. [Light the Night]
Soccer Fundraiser — Reston Soccer, which seeks to build turf fields at Reston Association’s Lake Newport Soccer fields, is holding a big fundraiser this weekend. [EventBrite]
Runners Marathon Registration Open — The Runners Marathon of Reston has opened registration for the 2017 race, which will take place on April 9. This year’s race will feature a marathon, half-marathon and a relay. [PR Races]
Former Poet Laureate In Reston — Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins will be at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods tonight. Tickets for CenterStage are sold out, but seats for a simulcast in the community room are still available. [RCC]
A Screening About Screens — Reston Community Center will hold a screening of the documentary Screenagers tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the CenterStage at RCC Hunters Woods. Screenagers explores the impact of growing up in the digital age. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets required.
Give Blood Tuesday — The Inova Bloodmobile will be at Reston Town Center Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. The truck will be located near the skating rink rental center (by Clyde’s patio). Register on-site or in advance. [Reston Town Center]
Southgate Celebration — Saturday is Southgate Community Day & 10th Anniversary Celebration. The party is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Road. Free activities include talent show, games, music and DJ, food vendors, contests, information tables and more.
