Scrawl Books | Reston Now - Part 2

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Tuesday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published September 17, 2019 at 8:45AM

RESTON, VA - Reston Town Center, pictured on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 in Reston. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Author Christina June to Discuss ‘No Place Like Here’ — June will discuss her book at Scrawl Books (11911 Freedom Drive) today at 7 p.m. [Scrawl Books]

A Close Look at Campus Commons — “New York-based TF Cornerstone filed plans nearly 30 months ago to redevelop an 11.6-acre site located immediately east of Wiehle Avenue, between Sunrise Valley Drive and the Dulles Toll Road. Over the course of those two-plus years, per a recently released staff report, the applicant and the county worked through issues related to the mix of uses, design, connectivity, and transportation improvements.” [Washington Business Journal]

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Lake Anne Stand Up Paddle Board Triathlon and More This Weekend

By Fatimah Waseem

Published September 13, 2019 at 2:30PM

The first-ever Lake Anne Stand Up Paddle Board Triathlon is set to take place on Sunday (September 15) at Lake Anne Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New Trail Cycling Studio, Lake Anne Brew House, Surf Reston, and CORE Foundation are teaming together to bring the multi-sport event to the plaza. The event features a one-mile paddleboard, a seven-mile ride on a New Trail Cycling stationary bike, and a 5k lap around Lake Anne on Reston pathways. Proceeds benefit the CORE Foundation.

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Scrawl Books Hosting Back-to-School Party Saturday to Help Kids in Need

By Ashley Hopko

Published September 5, 2019 at 1:15PM

Scrawl Books is hosting a family-friendly party to benefit an organization that high-quality early learning for kids.

The Reston bookstore will have fun activities for kids and parents scattered throughout the store and each half-hour a staff member will read a book for the audience. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 11911 Freedom Drive on Saturday (Sept. 7).

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Author to Debut Young Adults Novel at Scrawl Books

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 12, 2019 at 2:30PM

Danielle Stinson will debut her new novel, “Before I Disappear” at Scrawl Books tomorrow (Tuesday).

The young adults novel follows a young woman as she tries to find her little brother after her town disappears into thin air.

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Books Open Doors and More This Weekend in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 19, 2019 at 1:15PM

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church will host a book sale to help immigrants at the border on Sunday (July 21).

All proceeds from the event will go to the Refugees and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services.

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Roots Music Festival and More this Weekend in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 12, 2019 at 2:30PM

Six folk, bluegrass and blues bands are in the lineup for the fourth annual Lake Anne Roots Music Festival.

The festival, which features a beer and wine garden and fun for the whole family, is set for tomorrow (Saturday).

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Author of ‘The Spies of Shilling Lane’ Coming to Scrawl Books

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 9, 2019 at 10:45AM

Bestselling author Jennifer Ryan will visit Scrawl Books this weekend at 11911 Freedom Drive.

Ryan will discuss and sign her latest book, “The Spies of Shilling Lane.” The story revolves around female spies in World War II.

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Free Musical Performances and More This Weekend in Reston

By Catherine Douglas Moran

Published June 28, 2019 at 2:45PM | Updated June 28, 2019 at 3:02PM

This week’s Summerbration Fun Brunch will bring Cello Fury to Reston for a free concert.

Self-described as “a cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a drummer,” Cello Fury performs original music combining cello sounds with rock beats.

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Author Talk with Budding Authors and More This Weekend in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 21, 2019 at 2:30PM

Reston Regional Library and Scrawl Books are partnering to host an author talk and book signing with Julie Langsdorf and Angie Kim tomorrow (Saturday).

Langsdorf will discuss her first novel “White Elephant” while Kim will discuss her first novel “Miracle Creek.”

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Wednesday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 19, 2019 at 8:45AM

Author Tracey Graves Visits Scrawl Books — Graves, who is a New York Times bestselling author, visits the bookstore at 7 p.m. today. She has a new book out called “The Girl He Used to Know.” [Scrawl Books]

Reston-based SyncDog Announces Partnership — The independent software vendor for mobile security and data loss prevention is partnering with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to expand mobile security solutions in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Colombia. [Technical.ly]

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Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival and More This Weekend in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published May 17, 2019 at 2:30PM | Updated May 17, 2019 at 3:37PM

Photo by Don Renner

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, which is now in its 28th year, continues this weekend at Reston Town Center. Artists from around the country will take part in this outdoor festival, which has attracted roughly 30,000 patrons annually.

Donations collected from the festival will go to the Greater Reston Arts Center. The festival is on for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on tomorrow and Sunday.

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Friday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published May 10, 2019 at 8:45AM

Ridge Heights and North Shore Pools Opening This Weekend — The parking lot at Ridge Heights will be closed because of the Reston Youth Triathlon over the weekend, but the pools will be ready to go for opening weekend. [Reston Association]

Three-vehicle Crash Stalls Traffic Last Night — Units were on the scene of the crash on the Dulles Toll Road last night. One car was overturned and the center lane was blocked completely. Minor injuries were reported. [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department]

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Tuesday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published May 7, 2019 at 8:45AM | Updated May 7, 2019 at 9:39AM

Connect Route 7 Public Meeting Tonight — State transportation officials are looking for feedback on their plans to widen seven miles of Route 7 between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive from four to six lanes. A meeting is set for tonight at 7 p.m. at Forestville Elementary School in Great Falls. [Connect Route 7]

Local Investor’s Ties to Beyond Meat — “Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat Inc. had one of the most impressive initial public offerings in nearly two decades — but it was the company’s dedication to the science behind making a non-meat burger or sausage taste good that first drew in John Backus, co-founder and managing partner of Reston-based Proof.VC. [Washington Business Journal]

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Author, Musician to Mark Book Releases With Reston Regional Library Performance

By Catherine Douglas Moran

Published April 4, 2019 at 2:30PM | Updated April 4, 2019 at 2:48PM

Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander and musician Randy Preston will team up on Saturday (April 6) for a performance at the Reston Regional Library.

The free show at from 2-4 p.m. 11925 Bowman Towne Drive will celebrate the paperback release of Alexander’s “Booked” and “The Crossover” in addition to the release of Alexander’s newest picture book called “The Undefeated.”

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Scrawl Books Shares Favorite Books by Local Authors

By Catherine Douglas Moran

Published April 3, 2019 at 1:15PM | Updated April 8, 2019 at 10:59AM

(Updated at 10:45 a.m. on April 8) Scrawl Books, an independent bookstore in Reston, wants readers to pick up books written by local authors.

The book store first opened in 2015 at Wiehle Metro before moving to its current spot in Reston Town Center at 11911 Freedom Drive.

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