July 4 Pool Party — Reston Association is hosting a pool party July 4, noon to 4 p.m. at Lake Newport Pool. There will be a DJ, contests and prizes. Pizza, popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase. This program is cancelled in the event of rain.
Donating To Flood Victims — Members of the Fairfax County Police Motorcycle Squad are collecting supplies for victims of the recent floods in West Virginia. Items they need: diapers, pet food, toiletries, canned food, and cleaning supplies. [FCPD]
SoberRide On July 4 — Celebrating too much? SoberRide is offering free cab rides home on July 4. [SoberRide]
Reston Woman Taking Tennis Challenge — Reston’s Bonnie Vona will try to play 44 consecutive matches this weekend. It’s for a good cause. [Connection]
Photo: RTC at dusk/Credit: Esther via Instagram
Dulles Security Tightened — In wake of the explosions at the airport in Istanbul, security has increase at Dulles International Airport. Travelers say they are undeterred. [WTOP]
Torres Released From Jail — Former Fairfax County Police officer Adam Torres, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an unarmed man in Springfield in 2013, left Fairfax County Jail on Wednesday. Torres had been sentenced to one year in jail, but was granted time served since he had been incarcerated for 10 months already. [WTOP]
Summer Reading — Here is a peek inside Reston Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program. [Connection]
Photo: Summer night on Lake Thoreau/Credit: Carole Burnett
Game Show Spot — Reston’s Justin Lucas, a video production specialist, will compete Monday, July 4 on Jeopardy. The pre-taped segment will air on WJLA (Channel 7) at 7 p.m.
Bulova Says ‘Let’s Stand By Silver Line’ — Think big picture, as well as growth and safety, when thinking of new Metro line, says Fairfax County Supervisor Chair. [Greater Greater Washington]
Heading South For Holiday Weekend? — The Virginia Department of Transportation has a travel trends map to show conditions in Hampton Roads, Richmond and other congested Virginia roads. [VDOT]
July 4 Schedule — Here is a list of what Fairfax County services are open and closed. [Fairfax County]
Metro Downsizing — Metro GM Paul Weidefeld says 500 Metro jobs will be eliminated in a cost-savings measure. [Washington Post]
New FCPS Grading Policy Will Help Struggling Students — “No Zero” will attempt to eliminate zeros from grades. Students who make an attempt will be given no lower than a 50, according to new guideline. [WTOP]
Congrats, HHS Class of 2016 — Here is a recap of Hornet graduation ceremonies held at George Mason University. [Connection]
Photo: First day of Reston Association Camps 2016/Credit: RA
Just A Drill — Here is how that full-scale emergency drill on the Silver Line turned out Sunday. [WTOP]
Startup Spotlight — Meet the people behind Reston-based TwoMinute Feedback, which wants to change the face of performance reviews. [Washington Business Journal]
Shoring Up Soapstone Sidewalks — After falling on uneven sidewalk on Soapstone Drive, one resident is inspired to organize volunteers to fix the concrete. [Fairfax Times]
Herndon Police Looking for Two Missing Teens 15-Year-Olds — Girls are likely runaways, but have been missing for months. [NBC4 Washington]
FCPS Needs Bus Drivers — Attend this job fair on Tuesday, June 28. [FCPS]
School’s Out, But Meals Are Still In — Fairfax County Public Schools students who qualify for free and reduced lunches can still eat lunch, and in some cases, breakfast, at school this summer as part of the USDA school lunch program. [FCPS]
Pool Party Tomorrow — Reston Association and Reston Community Center are sponsoring a “School’s Out for Summer” party Saturday at Golf Course Island Pool, 11301 Links Drive. The pool party is from 4 to 7 p.m. and will have food, a DJ, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Food will be served at 5 p.m. [Reston Now]
Herndon Basketball Coach Resigns — Gary Hall, who has coached Herndon High’s boys basketball team for 23 years, has resigned to take a job in Texas. [Washington Post]
Congrats, SLHS Class of 2016 — Here is a recap of South Lakes High School’s graduation ceremonies. [Connection]
Founding Farmers Responds To Review — Founding Farmers, slated to open at Reston Station soon, received no stars in a recent review by Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema. Here is how the restaurant responded. [Washington Business Journal]
Kudos To SLHS Teachers — Eirik Harteis and Jim Wagner, teachers from South Lakes High School’s Social Studies Department, have been selected as National Endowment for the Humanities summer Scholars. Harteis will participate in “Philosophers of Education: Major Thinkers from the Enlightenment to the Present,” a three-week program at Boston University. Wagner will take part in “The Transcontinental Railroad: Transforming California and the Nation, “a one-week workshop conducted by the University of California-Davis.
Photo: Sunset after June 21 storm in Reston/Credit: LoveRunandPray via Twitter
Kudos For RCC’s Gordon — Reston Community Center Executive Director Leila Gordon has been named a Northern Virginian of the Year by Northern Virginia Magazine. [Northern Virginia Mag]
Supervisors OK Policing Changes — In the wake of the 2013 fatal police shooting of John Geer, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved police training and response policy changes, but the issues over body cameras remain. [Washington Post]
Breuer’s Legacy Lives, For Now — Architect magazine reflects on the saga of the Marcel Breuer-designed former American Press Institute Building in Reston. [Architect]
SLHS Records Fall at Track Nationals — South Lakes High School runners broke two school records and tied an 18-year mark last weekend at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals track and field meet in North Carolina. Junior Devyn Jones ran a 14.52 in the preliminaries of the 100 meter hurdles, breaking her own mark set last month. The 4×800 meter relay team of Sophie Halkett, Sarah Wolfe, Olivia Beckner and Golden Kumi-Darfour broke the school record they set in May with a 9:15.79 for 12th place in the Championship Division.
Photo courtesy RSTA
School’s Almost Out, Backpack Drives In — The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is helping organize Cornerstones’ annual backpack drive. Through July 28, GRCC will be collecting backpacks to give to needy students for the next school year. [Cornerstones]
South Lakes Grad’s Startup — Meet Mykel Nahorniak, a former Restonian and the founder of Localist, a calendar event software firm. [Washington Post]
Take A Senior Survey — Fairfax County is gathering data to help to understand the transportation patterns and mobility needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities within the county and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. Take a quick survey. [Fairfax County]
ICYMI: North County Governmental Center Grand Opening — There was a celebration at the new Reston District Police Station and Hunter Mill office on Saturday. [Fairfax County]
Zika Alert — Is the Zika virus heading here? Fairfax County’s Director of Health has an update. [Fairfax County]
Relay Triathlon This Weekend — There is still time to register for this weekend’s Reston Relay Triathlon, so organize your team and sign up. [Reston Relay Triathlon]
Fox Mill Neighbors At Odds Over Pond and Cat Tails — Who is responsible for this manmade pond and the growth around it? [Fairfax Times]
Photo: Taste of Reston 2016/Credit: Reston Town Center
‘Seats’ Last Day — Wells & Barnes:Seats of Power, an exhibit at Greater Reston Arts Center, will close on Saturday.
New Phone Scam in Fairfax County — Fairfax County Police are warning citizens not to fall for a call from someone claiming you have an outstanding arrest warrant. [Fairfax County Police]
Reminder: North County Governmental Center Grand Opening — Come check out the new county building, as well as police cars and a police helicopter at this open house Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new governmental center is at 1801 Cameron Glen Dr.
Leadership Fairfax Graduates New Class — Leadership Fairfax held ceremonies at Reston Town Center for its latest group of business leaders. [Connection]
Federal Dollars To Aid SafeTrack — Metro will use $20 million in federal capital funds to help pay for 10-month-long SafeTrack repair program. [Washington Post]
Former SLHS Football Player gets Canada Tryout — Former Seahawk Thomas Mayo, who had stints in the NFL as well as with indoor teams, is in training camp with the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [Winnipeg Sun]
Last Day Of First Safety Surge — The first of Metro’s 15 Safety Surges, which greatly affected Silver Line commuters from Reston, will end today as scheduled. Metro officials say work was done faster than expected. [Metro]
Chat About Next Safety Surge — The second of Metro’s Safety Surges begins next week. The next surge (June 18 to July 3) will affect Orange, Blue and Silver Line customers with a line segment shutdown between Eastern Market & Minnesota Avenue/Benning Road, and no Blue Line service between Arlington Cemetery and Rosslyn. Fairfax County is hosting a live chat Thursday at 11 a.m. to answer citizens’ questions. [Fairfax County]
See Something, Say Something — In the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, the Fairfax County government is reminding citizens to remain aware or their surroundings and vigilant about suspicious activity. [Fairfax County]
Burger For Dad’s Day — The Counter at Reston Town Center is running a Father’s Day special Sunday. If you bring your dad and tell your server “my dad is a BFD,” dad gets a free 1/3-pound burger.
RCC Annual Meeting — Hear about the plans for Reston Community Center’s future and give feedback to RCC’s Board of Governors at RCC’s Annual Public Hearing. The meeting is Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. at RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road.
Still On SafeTrack — Here is how the second week of Metro’s SafeTrack started out. The Silver Line will continue to be affected until later this week. [Washington Post]
School’s Almost Out; Reading Is In — The Fairfax County Public Library kicks off its summer reading program June 23. Here’s how to get involved. [Fairfax County Public Library]
Photo: Paddleboarding on Lake Anne/Credit: Surf Reston
Gender Protection Addition Causes Ire At FCPS Board Meeting — Security had to escort several audience members out of the Fairfax County School Board meeting Thursday night after a discussion to amend FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities policy to align the student handbook with the district’s nondiscrimination policy. Board discussion also turned heated when several members wanted to postpone the vote until June 30. That motion failed and the change to the policy passed. [Washington Post]
Biking On Track During SafeTrack — Area transportation officials say the number of people biking to work last week was up there with “Bike to Work Day.” Double the usual number of riders were counted last Monday, the first day of SafeTrack work on the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines. [WJLA]
Tour the New North County Governmental Center — The public is invited to the grand opening of the North County Governmental Center (1801 Cameron Glen Dr.) on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new facility, completed last year, houses the Fairfax County Police Reston District Station, as well as the Hunter Mill Supervisors office. In addition to tours there will be members of the K-9 unit; a landing of the police helicopter; motorcycle squad demonstrations and more family fun.
