New Date For SLHS Broadway Night — Due to school closings this week, South Lakes High School Chorus’ Department’s Broadway Night has been moved to Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets available online. [SLHS Chorus]
Turning Point For Reston Company — Reston software developer Appian may go public. [Washington Business Journal]
More Details on Akridge Tower — A few more details on Reston’s future tallest building, a 23-story tower on Reston Parkway. [Washington Business Journal]
Photo: Einstein in the Snow on Taffrail Court/Credit: James Polzin
Reuse, Recycle — Fairfax County’s hazardous waste program manager has brought innovative ways to reuse and recycle household materials. [Washington Post]
Nature Matinee — Here’s a great snow day activity Thursday or Friday. Walker Nature Education Center is hosting a free matinee of Disneynature’s Wings of Life at 3 p.m. both days. Free cocoa, but please bring your own snacks. [Facebook]
Rescheduled Camp Expo This Weekend — Reston Camp Expo, postponed by snow last week, will take place Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reston Communuty Center Hunters Woods. Come and learn about dozens of summer camp opportunities. Admission is free.
Reminder: Reston Network Analysis Meeting Monday — The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins will be hosting a community meeting on the Reston Network Analysis study at Lake Anne Elementary School, 11510 North Shore Dr., on Monday at 7 p.m. Residents will be able to learn more about the study, which seeks to evaluate the conceptual grids of streets and road elements in the areas surrounding the Reston Metrorail Stations.
Poll Help Needed March 1 — There is still a critical shortage of election day poll workers for Reston/Herndon. [Fairfax County]
Photo: Reston trails after snow/Credit: Laura Noll
Herndon Teen Saves His Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning — Snow blocked gas dryer vent sickened a family of seven. [WUSA9]
Leidos and Lockheed Martin Make A Deal — After months of speculation. Reston-based Leidos announced it will take over $5 billion in government IT contracts from Lockheed Martin [Washington Business Journal]
Reston’s Tops For Tech Grads — The website Datafox ranks Reston No.1 on its list of “Ten Cities That Are Secretly Great For Tech Grads.” The list is based on such factors as networking prospects, housing costs and affordability. [Datafox]
Remember Reston’s Snowpile of 2015? — This mound at Plaza America lived on until spring. Let’s pick a new one to watch for 2016. [Washington Post]
Photo: Sunrise at Lake Anne/Credit: John Melnick
Amazing Abby — Former South Lakes High School girls basketball player Abby Rendle set basketball history at William & Mary Friday with the women’s team’s first triple double in school history. Rendle had 24 points, 10 blocks and 15 rebounds in a 77-65 win over UNC-Wilmington.
Who Has Cabin Fever? — It’s a real thing. And many Reston streets are still not plowed. [Washington Post]
We’ve Impressed Chicago — Herndon’s snowfall got a shout-out in Chicago, where they know about the white stuff. [WGN.com]
Kudos, HHS Band — Herndon High had 15 band members chosen for All-Districts. [Patch]
Some Great Post-Blizzard Pictures — Modern Reston captures Lake Anne and its residents in the snow. [Modern Reston]
Photo: Sign on Sugarberry Court in Reston on Jan. 25, 2016/Credit: Jennifer Heffner, Vita Images
Capital Steps Sunday — Cornerstones’ 33rd annual Capital Steps benefit performance is Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Reston. Tickets start at $75 and benefit Cornerstones’ programs. [Reston Now]
Big Education Money Gap? — Researchers at the Commonwealth Institute, a Richmond-based think tank, say that Virginia schools are being shortchanged $800 million a year because of formulas that underestimate what it actually costs to educate children. [Washington Post]
Taking Shelter — Here’s where some of Fairfax County’s wildlife likely was hiding during the weekend storm. [Fairfax County Park Authority]
Snow On Your Roof? That Can Be Dangerous — There were several reports of collapsed roofs in Virginia on Sunday due to heavy snow. Here’s how to prevent trouble. [Richmond Times Dispatch]
Photo: Blizzard at Reston Town Center/Credit: Joanie Berger
#Snowmaggedon, Or Whatever — Restonian takes a look at the “Storm of the Century” about to head towards Reston. [Restonian]
Storm On The Slopes — Want to ride out this upcoming storm where snow is a bonus? Here is a guide to nearby ski areas. [Patch]
Darn It! — The ban on cursing in public in Virginia will be upheld. [Virginian-Pilot]
Storm In Pictures — As we get through the blizzard of the next few days, Reston Now would love to see your pictures and social media of you, your kids, your dogs and all things snow related (both good and bad) for possible publication. You can reach us by email at [email protected], on Facebook and @Restonnow on Twitter. Stay safe out there!
Photo: Snow at North Point Wednesday/Credit: Robbie Nolan
Dance Troupe in Herndon — The Koresh Dance Company of Philadelphia is setting up for a weeklong residency at the Classical Ballet Theatre Feb. 1 -6. [Herndon Connection]
Helping Metro — The transit agency is hoping development around stations such as Wiehle-Reston East will slow the decline in ridership. [WAMU]
‘No Drones’ A Worry For Reston Group — Drone users meet in Reston at Nova Labs to discus FAA ban on drones in a 30-mile radius of Washington, DC. [Reston Connection]
Kudos, SLHS Band Members — Several South Lakes High School students were successful in their audition for All-District Band: Abel Ruiz Diaz (percussion – alternate); Assad Aijazi (tuba); Catie George (clarinet); Darwin Walter (alto sax – alternate); David Clark (alto sax); Everest Gromoll (trumpet); Gary Quaresima (French horn); Kamron Rose (French horn); Maddi Nicol (contra bass clarinet); Mason Moy (tuba); Max Onozuka (clarinet); and Miriam Wolter (trumpet).
Photo: Ice on Lake Audubon/Credit: Joy Every
Pedestrian Crashes On The Rise In Fairfax — There were 11 pedestrian fatalities in Fairfax County in 2015, the highest in five years. [Fairfax Times]
Diva Central Needs Your Donations — Reston Community Center’s annual Diva Central, a program where high schoolers can pick up free prom dresses and accessories, needs your donations of gently used dresses. Collections run through the end of March. [Reston Community Center]
Leidos Deal? — Reston-based Leidos may be close to merging with part of Lockheed Martin in a big government IT deal. [Washington Business Journal]
So Long, Big Tree — Frying Pan Park recently had to remove one of its longest residents, a giant but rotting oak tree that was in danger of damaging buildings and a historic cemetery. [Fairfax County Park Authority]
Now Open: Absentee Voting — Want to vote in the March 1 Presidential Primary but may not be able to make it to the polls? Absentee voting is now available in person and by mail. [Fairfax County]
Buy Jewelry Help Others — Reston Town Center’s Kendra Scott store will be launching its spring 2016 collection Wednesday. The store will be donating a portion of in-store (11924 Market St.) and online jewelry sales that day to the National Art Education Association (NAEA). Funds donated by Kendra Scott will support the development of the NAEA Art Educator Scholarship Fund, which will support art educators in professional development programs. The event starts at 4 p.m.
Volunteer Awards — Know a super volunteer? Nominate them for Volunteer Fairfax’s 2016 Awards. [Volunteer Fairfax]
Restaurant Week Soon — Metropolitan Washington’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Jan. 25. Check out which Reston restaurants are participating. [Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington]
Stuff The Bus At Fox Mill — The Fairfax County “Stuff the Bus,” a food pantry giving project, will be at Fox Mill’s Giant on Saturday. Food is collected and donated to local food pantries. In 2015 more than 30,000 meals worth of food was collected and distributed through the food pantry network.
VY Not? — Restonian has some fun with the new name for Reston Heights’ expansion, as well as some thoughts for other Reston monikers. [Restonian]
SLHS Runner Breaks Records — South Lakes High School senior Skander Ballard won the 300 meters, in 35.11 eclipsing the indoor track school record of 35.15 set by Adrian Vaughn (2009-10) at the Freedom Games in New York on Saturday. He also teamed with Eric Kirlew, Anas Fain and junior Timiebi Ogobri for third in the 4×200 meter relay. Their time of 1:32.18 in the preliminaries broke the school record of 1:32.92 set in 2011-12.
Curtain Up — Reston Community Players’ production of Master Class opens Friday at CenterStage at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods. The Terrance McNally play is a comedy about legendary opera singer Maria Callas. The show runs weekends through Jan. 30. [Reston Players]
Band Deadline Nears — Tuesday, Jan. 19 is the deadline for teen bands to enter SLHS’ Battle of the Bands. The Feb. 21 competition at Ned Devine’s in Herndon benefits the SLHS Marching Band. [Battle of the Bands]
T-Shirt Mix Up Mixes Up Upskirt Story — Fox5 apparently pictured a different trainer at Reston’s Fusion 360 gym in a story about Michael Wayne Edwards Jr., recently convicted for filming women at South Lakes Safeway without their consent. [Washington Post]
Photo: South Lakes runner Skander Ballard at Freedom Games/Credit: Val Lister
New Digs For Coldwell Banker — Reston’s Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has moved from 1801 Old Reston Ave. to new space inside Reston Town Center at 11911 Freedom Drive, Suite 520. [Coldwell Banker]
Free Food — Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which has a location in Reston, is giving away one million free dishes to introduce people to its new menu. The first one million people to sign up online receive a free appetizer, small plate or entree. [Carrabba’s]
Teachers Earn Help — Teachers from Lake Anne Elementary and Herndon High School were among the recipients of Apple IMPACT Grants for Schools and Teachers by Apple Federal Credit Union (AFCU). School level grants provide $5,000 to each winning school, and teacher level grants provide up to $2,000 to winning teachers and teams of teachers. [FCPS]
Metro Plans Lacking Bike Space — A biking advocacy group is not pleased with little planning for bicycle parking and storage at the future Reston Town Center Metro station. [Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling]
Photo: Medical helicopter at Reston Hospital Center
FCPS Superintendent Is Listening — Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Karen Garza will be stop at five county schools to listen to what is on residents’ minds as the 2017 budget process ensues. The closest stop near Reston is at Madison High School on Feb. 9. [FCPS]
Help Moms In Need — The Naomi Project, a program of Our Daily Bread, is seeking volunteers to mentor at-risk pregnant or newly parenting women who live throughout Northern Virginia. A training session will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 in Fairfax. information available at: [Our Daily Bread]
Skip The Emissions Line — Some drivers in Fairfax County may now be eligible for RapidPass emissions testing. If a driver goes through a selected area, their car will automatically be tested while driving, and the driver will be billed $28. [WTOP]
Google Cardboard Takes Kids Around The World — Students at Reston’s Ideaventions Academy took a recent field trip using Google Cardboard. [WUSA9]
Reston Town Center at night/Courtesy Reston Town Center via Facebook
W&OD Fixes — Crews will be working maintenance on the W&OD Trail near Reston the next 7 to 10 weeks. [Patch]
‘Middletown’ In the Next Town Over — Herndon’s NextStop Theatre opens Middletown on Thursday. Middletown is a 2010 play by Will Eno that explores the intertwined lives of community members of a small town. The play runs through Feb. 7. [Fairfax Times]
Tress Who? — Redskins punter Tress Way hit Reston Town Center on Friday to see if anyone recognized him. He got his answer on video: Not so much. [Comcast Sports]
Photo by Ryan Goff
No-Show Snow — The DC area has broken the record for the latest date with no measurable snow. [Capital Weather Gang]
School Calendar Set for 2016-17 — Fairfax County Public Schools have set the calendar for next school year. School begins in Sept. 6 and will have a two-week winter break. [FCPS]
Big Deal For Reston Video Company — Reston-based VideoBlocks, a subscription-based provider of stock video and images, has signed a deal to bring the Discovery Channel to its online marketplace. The deal includes more than 30,000 clips from the Maryland based channel, which will be available for purchase. [Washington Business Journal]
What Fairfax Read — Here were the most-checked-out books of 2015 at Fairfax County Public Libraries. [Fairfax County]
“Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry” visit Lake Anne Elementary School students
