New Name For This Space — We’re now calling this space “Morning Notes.” “Morning Rundown” confused some people that this was news Reston Now had coming for the day. This space is for quick notes and links to stories and events of interest to Restonians.
Standup Paddleboarding Demonstration — Surf Reston and Red Paddle Company are holding free demonstrations Sunday at Lake Anne Plaza. Come and test drive a paddle board from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations required. [Surf Reston]
Give Blood — The Inova Bloodmobile will be back at Reston Town Center on May 24, noon to 7:30 p.m. Consider donating as the summer months traditionally bring a shortage of blood. [Reston Town Center]
Still Jamming at Frying Pan — Frying Pan Park in Herndon has been hosting acoustic jams for 15 years now, ever since a native Louisianan knocked on the door and suggested it in 1998. The park held a musical “Jam-iversary” last month. Catch upcoming jams on the first and third Sundays of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. [Fairfax County Park Authority Blog]
An American Abroad — Lizzy Axtell, a Langley High student and Reston Soccer player is spending the year in England while her father, a GMU professor, is on a year-long sabbatical at Oxford University. But this has given Axtell the opportunity for a trial with Oxford FC’s U-17 Girls Center of Excellence, the English FA’s initiative to propel the female game forward. She is currently ranked No. 4 in the league for total goals scored, with 5 in 10 appearances as a sub. [Soccer Wire]
Together Forever, With Fido and Spot — A Virginia lawmaker is proposing legislation that would make it possible for residents to be buried with their beloved pets. Currently, Virginia law says only human remains in human burials. [Washington Post]
