Local Playwright — Meet Ginna Hoben, whose play “No Spring Chicken,” is being performed at Herndon’s Next Stop Theatre as part of the Women’s Voices Theatre Festival. [Herndon Connection]
Flash Mob For Fighting Cancer — Reston’s Ravel Dance Studio is organizing a flash mob next weekend on the National Mall as part of CureFest 2015 and the effort to fight childhood cancer. [Modern Reston]
Plum Family Picnic — Ken Plum will host the annual Plum Family Picnic and Pre-Election Rally Sept. 20 at North Hills Picnic Pavilion. Several other local and state officials will also be present. Plum, who has represented Reston since 1982, is running unopposed for his state delegate seat. [Ken Plum]
Leadership Fairfax Names Cleveland President and CEO — Reston’s Karen Cleveland has been selected as Leadership Fairfax’s President and CEO. Cleveland had been serving as Interim CEO following the resignation of Elizabeth Murphy. Cleveland has held many leadership positions, including CEO of Habitat for Humanity Northern Virginia, and heading her own consulting firm, The Cleveland Group. She is also a former chair of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.
New At GRACE — A new exhibit at The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) opened on Thursday. Ephemeral, an exhibition held in conjunction with the Washington Sculptors Group, will explore the nature of non-permanent, three-dimensional work addressing the concept of ephemerality. The exhibition runs through mid-November. [GRACE]
Population Cap Increase? — Reston 2020 says Fairfax County is working on zoning changes to increase population in Reston. [Reston 2020]
Video Of Encounter That Led To Inmate Death — Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office has released tape of the incident between deputies and a mentally ill inmate last winter that led to the inmate’s death. The commonwealth’s attorney says the deputies will not face charges. [Washington Post]
Art Has An Impact — Art Reston’s Joe Ritchey, who will be honored this fall by Americans for the Arts for his commitment to public art here, recently wrote about how public art spurs economic development. [Americans for the Arts]
Bite Me Cancer Benefit — The second annual Bite Me Cancer for Lifetime fundraiser will take place Friday 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Life Time Athletic in Reston. The whole family is invited to use the outdoor pool, try some demos of spin and exercise classes and other healthy activities (adults will also receive a free seven-day pass to the club). Bite Me Cancer, founded by Nikki Ferraro, whose parents are active in the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, supports teens with cancer. [Bite Me Cancer]
Cross Country Kudos — South Lakes High School’s girls varsity team finished second and the boys teams finished sixth and 10th out of 30 schools in the Chancellor High School Cross Country Invitational in Fredericksburg. SLHS sophomore Alex Koukili won the developmental (JV) boys race and it was his first high school cross country race.
Pope Will Affect Metro — Pope Francis will be in Washington, DC., Sept. 22 to 24. Plan now for how that might affect your Metro commute. [Metro]
Susco 8K is Sept. 19 — Registration is now open for the Susco 8K race on Sept. 19 at South Lakes High School. The annual event is named for 1999 SLHS grad Tim Susco, who died of a brain aneurysm while working in Hollywood in 2007. Proceeds benefit the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and the Washington Regional Transplant Community. [Susco 8K]
Reminder: FCPS Budget Discussion at SLHS Tonight — A community meeting concerning cuts in order to meet a projected $100 million gap in the 2017 budget takes place at South Lakes High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday. [Reston Now]
Community ‘Filled The Boot’ — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel raised a record $616.040.44 over Labor Day weekend in the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign to help Muscular Dystrophy.
Sheriff Deputies Won’t Face Charges In Inmate Death — Commonwealth Attorney Raymong Morrogh says Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputies will not be prosecuted in the death of inmate Natasha McKenna. McKenna, who suffered from mental illness, died last winter after being tasered in police custody. [Washington Post]
Photo: Lake Anne Jazz Fest at night/Credit: Watkins Hamlett via Facebook
SLHS Band At Your Door — Saturday is the annual Tag Day for the South Lakes High School Band Boosters. Band members will be walking door-to-door in Reston-area neighborhoods asking for donations. The band’s goal is to raise $30,000 for new instruments, student scholarships, and musical instruction. You can also donate on the band’s website. [SLHS Band]
Updated County Suicide Prevention — Fairfax County now has a textline to get help in a mental health crisis. Text the word “CONNECT” to the number 855-11, and a helper will respond in minutes. [Fairfax County]
It’s Football Season — South Lakes High School football got off to a big start on Friday, defeating Marshall 52-8 on the road. Herndon High was shut out by Fairfax 22-0.
Summer Wrapup — Sad to see summer go? Modern Reston has some highlights in pictures. [Modern Reston]
Grant Hill Rocking A Reston Shirt — Check out Reston native Grant Hill in a “Straight Outta Reston” T-shirt. A friend sent it to the former Duke and NBA player, who graduated from South Lakes High School in 1990. [Facebook]
Storytelling For A Cause — Join storytelling troupe Better Said Than Done on Sept. 19 at Nature House for a night of true, personal stories about things that burn, simmer and make us suspicious. The show, geared toward adults, is a fundraiser for Friends of Reston, which supports community projects. Tickets are $15. [EventBrite]
Y Closed Until Monday — The Fairfax County YMCA Reston will be closed Sept. 4 and 7 for maintenance.
Kudos, in Latin — Eight Herndon High Latin students traveled to the National Junior Classical League Convention in San Antonio and came away with the school’s first National Certamen Title in five years. Junior Kyle Nielsen placed first in novice Certamen, and was a top-10 finisher in the Roman history test and the Latin derivatives test.
Back to School Nights — Wondering when your schools’ are holding info nights? Here’s all the Reston/Herndon area events in one list. [FCPS]
Chain In, Chain Out — Restonian finally comes to terms with the loss of the Macaroni Grill. [Restonian]
Silver Line Woes — An alleged bomb threat led to major Silver Line delays on Tuesday. [Washington Post]
Startup Spotlight — A Visit to quirky Reston firm Zoomdata. [DCInno]
Fairfax County: Stop Feeding Wild Animals — Officials say it does more harm than good to offer food to deer and other nearby wildlife [Fairfax County]
Community Yard Sale is Sept. 12 — Save the date for Reston Association’s community yard sale at RA offices, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This is a good place to stock up on kids items, household goods and other bargains. [Reston Association]
More Pics of Red’s Table — Modern Reston has captured the interior of Red’s Table in this photo package. [Modern Reston]
Photo by Surf Reston via Facebook.
Dogwood Pool Still Closed — Reston Association’s Dogwood Pool remains closed as the Fairfax County Environmental Health Department and Fairfax Water are working with RA to determine what damaged the water quality. The pool has been closed for more than a week.
Metro Will Run On Holiday Schedule — If you are traveling by Metrorail on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7), take note. [Metro]
New Hire At FCPS Headquarters — Fairfax County Public Schools has hired a new auditor general. [FCPS]
New Cell Lot For Dulles — Cell phone waiting lot at Dulles International Airport will relocate beginning today in order to make way for Silver Line construction. [Washington Post]
Cross Country Kudos — Runners from South Lakes High School and Herndon High School had an outstanding showing at the =PR= Kickoff Invitational at Bull Run. [Reston Patch, Herndon Patch]
ChalkFest Prep — Are you participating in ChalkFest at Reston Town Center Sept. 11-12? Come to a workshop Saturday, Sept. 5 and learn some technique tips from DC chalk artist Patrick Owens. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fountain Square at Reston Town Center. Admission is free.
Shining Sophomore — South Lakes High School field hockey’s Ani Davis produced a hat trick in the season opener last week, a 3-1 victory over Lee High School at Lee’s Under the Lights Tournament. [Reston Connection]
Pricey, Pricey DC — The Washington, DC, Metro area is the most expensive place in the country to raise a family. You need $106,000 just to get by. [WTOP]
Defending Geer’s Shooter — The head of a local police union calls Adam Torres, the former Fairfax County Police Officer charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of unarmed Geer in 2013, a “scapegoat.” [WTOP]
After Issues Found, Silver Line Work Resumes — Officials at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said crews have resumed placing some of the concrete girders that will support Silver Line Metro tracks at Dulles International Airport. [Washington Post]
Tell VDOT — The Virginia Department of Transportation is updating its regional network of bike routes and needs to measure its progress since 2004. Take a moment to take this survey to help them plan changes to the bike system [Fairfax County]
Date Change For Lake Thoreau Pipe Work — A project to replace a sewer pipe at Lake Thoreau has been postponed to next week. [Reston Association]
Office Vacancies Dragging Down Economy? — Taking a look at the changing economic makeup in Fairfax County, and how office vacancies — above 25 percent in some places — is burdening the tax base. [WAMU]
Beware The ‘Woodchuck’ — Get a knock on your door offering to trim trees? Don’t hire that crew, says Fairfax County. “Woodchucks” often target homeowners with high prices. Instead, call a licensed arborist (or two) for an estimate. [Fairfax County]
Photo: Squeals on Wheels visits Reston Association Junior Day Camp/Credit: Sean Bahrami
Docs On ‘Best’ List — A long list of Reston physicians made Washingtonian magazine’s Best Doctors 2015 list. [Reston Hospital Center]
Save Date For Cornerstones Golf Tourney — Sign up now for Cornerstones’ 21st annual Embry Rucker Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 28 at River Creek Club in Leesburg. The nonprofit’s goal is to raise $125,000 to benefit Cornerstones’ programs and outreach. [Cornerstones]
Nearly Football Season — South Lakes High School opens the 2015 football season at home against Marshall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 4. Herndon opens Sept. 4 at Fairfax; its home opener is Sept. 11 against Briar Woods. Both games are at 7:30 p.m. [South Lakes Athletics, Herndon Athletics]
Chopper Tweet Along — Wonder how the Fairfax County Police helicopter division works? They are hosting a tweet along Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ask them a question @fairfaxpolice or #ffx1tweet and they will try to answer. [Fairfax County Police]
Name Change Battle — Oscar winner Julianne Moore, who attended Fairfax County’s J.E.B. Stuart High School, has joined the movement to get the FCPS to rename the school named for a Confederate general. [Washington Post]
SOL Results — Fairfax County Public Schools says students continue to have higher pass rate than Virginia average on state Standards of Learning tests. [FCPS]
Photo: Stormy sky over Lake Thoreau/Credit: Bill Burton via Twitter
Lottery Win For Reston Resident — Jacqueline Westenoff of Reston recently matched all five numbers in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 to win $100,000. She bought the ticket in June in Fairfax.
Sizanani Family Fun Day Saturday — Local residents can experience the joy of Global Camps Africa, an organization founded by Reston Phil Lilienthal, at Sizanani Family Fun Day Saturday in Reston. [Reston Now]
Volunteer Now For Senior Olympics in September — The 2015 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics will take place Sept 12 – 25 at venues throughout the region. RSVP-Northern Virginia, a program offered in partnership with Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria, is looking for 150 volunteers to support the games. [Volunteer Fairfax]
Rainbow over Reston Town Center/Credit: Reston Town Center
