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Guest Post: Behind the Scenes with Local Author John H. Matthews and His Latest Action-Packed Thriller
Relevance: 4% Posted on: May 5, 2016
When the Capitol Building is under seize, and all the nation's leaders are held hostage, one Cabinet member is secure in a distant location. That person is chosen by the president to be the designated survivor. Chantilly author John H. Matthews imagines this scenario in his latest novel, a gripping thriller…
Easter 2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia
Relevance: 4% Posted on: March 11, 2016
Are you looking for a great Easter brunch or egg hunt? Here are some of the best spring festivals, restaurant specials, and Easter egg hunts in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. Several of these events require advance reservations, so be sure to plan ahead. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016…
Indoor, Free Fun for Children at the National Museum of the American Indian
Relevance: 3% Posted on: January 6, 2015
Now that the holidays are over, we have little to distract us from the next two months of bitter cold. Yet the kids still expect to go out, even if that means their parents will be grumbling through chattering teeth. Fortunately we live in an area with lots of indoor amusements for children,…
Shrubs: A Tart Elixir for a Refreshing Beverage
Relevance: 3% Posted on: February 10, 2015
Recently, shrubs have been gaining in popularity with bartenders across the country. Shrubs are fruit-based, similar to tonics, but preserved with vinegar. They are then mixed with soda water or alcohol to make a tangy, refreshing drink. Because of the acidity, shrubs are perfect as an apéritif or used as an alternative to bitters in cocktails.…
Northern Virginia Technology Council Hot Ticket Awards: Nominate & Celebrate Standouts in the Tech Community
Relevance: 3% Posted on: April 29, 2015
Are you part of an innovative and groundbreaking tech company? Are you, personally, innovative and groundbreaking? If so, throw your hat into the ring and see if you've got what it takes to be one of Northern Virginia Technology Council's (NVTC) Hot Tickets. The Hot Ticket Awards celebrate the efforts of entrepreneurial…
Before Reston Was Reston: The Tale of A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Relevance: 3% Posted on: April 7, 2015
In honor of Founders Day on April 11th we thought we'd dig a little deeper into Reston's rich history and bring you something out of the ordinary. While we love the fact that our community was ground-breaking at the time and represented a new way of living in suburbia, we've often…
Don’t Miss It: The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center
Relevance: 3% Posted on: May 15, 2015
This weekend the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival returns to Reston Town Center on Saturday and Sunday. This festival is a Modern Reston favorite, and one that you don't want to miss. This event is a nationally top-ranked fine art and craft festival that attracts over 30,000 visitors each year, and it…
Tavern64 Regional Kitchen: Building Community With Local Food
Relevance: 3% Posted on: September 22, 2014
We've heard the term "farm to table" a million times at this point but what does it really mean and why is it important? According to Tavern64 Regional Kitchen in Reston Town Center it means sourcing food directly from farmers and producers themselves and not using large distributers. Tavern64 goes…
Water Safety Tips from the Team at Goldfish Swim School
Relevance: 3% Posted on: May 7, 2015
Swimming season has arrived! Reston offers endless opportunities for water recreation, with five lakes and fifteen community pools in town, and multiple beaches just a few hours away. Two of Reston Association's pools, Ridge Heights and Lake Thoreau, are scheduled to open this Saturday, May 9, 2015. The remaining RA pools will open on May 23,…
Soups From Around the World Right Here in Reston
Relevance: 3% Posted on: January 4, 2015
The weather report is grim for the next week with the wind chill expected to dip into single digits. For some reason, this news immediately made me think of soup. Really, what better way is there to warm up than with a piping hot bowl of soup? But where can…
Reston Events in November 2015
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 1, 2015
November kicks off the winter season in Reston! Highlights this month include the Reston Holiday Parade, the ice skating rink, and a new documentary movie about Reston. Here is your events calendar for November in the Reston area of Northern Virginia, including Great Falls and Herndon. NOVEMBER 1, 2015 - MARCH, 2016…
Reston Area Events in March 2016
Relevance: 3% Posted on: March 1, 2016
Welcome to March, and the arrival of spring! Here's what's happening in Reston, Herndon, and surrounding areas this month. Highlights include the Mini Maker Faire, a sock hop, and Easter egg hunts. THROUGH MARCH 12, 2016 Reston Players Present: Mary Poppins CenterStage, Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Reston Lovable chimney-sweep,…
Some Horrifying Guys Chased Me Through Markoff’s Haunted Forest
Relevance: 3% Posted on: October 16, 2014
Someone like me isn't supposed to be excited about Markoff's Haunted Forest. I'm one of those people who cowers behind pillows during scary movies, and would be more likely to watch the Sound of Music in the first place. Yet I was the one urging my husband and friends to go. My husband eagerly agreed.…
Taffy Floral: Enchanting Floral Design in NoVa
Relevance: 3% Posted on: December 12, 2014
While lazily exploring Instagram via the hashtag #RestonVA one day, I stumbled upon the most breathtaking floral arrangements I had ever seen. Literally, these pics were showstoppers. I had to find out more. Who was behind these stunning works of art? Are they local? Could I arrange to renew my vows in…
Reston Events in January 2016
Relevance: 3% Posted on: December 31, 2015
Mark those shiny, new 2016 calendars! Here's what's happening in the Reston and Herndon area for the month of January. Highlights include several celebrations in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., hosted by Reston Community Center and participating organizations. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 New Year's Day 5K 10am: Reston Town Center,…
Halloween 2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia
Relevance: 3% Posted on: October 8, 2016
This month is full of Halloween events for kids, teens, adults, and even dogs! Here's what's happening for Halloween in Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, Vienna, Chantilly, and other parts of Northern Virginia and the DC area. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016 Fall Carnival Fun on the Farm and Boo-Stravaganza 6-10pm: Frying Pan…
Halloween 2015 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia
Relevance: 3% Posted on: October 13, 2015
This article is from 2015. Please refer to our 2016 Guide to Halloween Events. This month is full of exciting Halloween events in Reston and the surrounding areas of Herndon, Vienna, Great Falls, Centreville, Tysons, and other parts of the DC area. Here is our huge list of activities for kids, teens,…
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Things to Do in the Reston Area
Relevance: 3% Posted on: April 21, 2016
This area is filled with great opportunities for outdoor recreation! One of our most popular articles of all time is our Ultimate Guide to Kids' Indoor Fun in the Reston Area. The next logical step is a guide to outdoor fun, but this time we didn't limit the excitement to kids' activities. Here…
Reston Area Events for November 2016
Relevance: 3% Posted on: November 1, 2016
Ready or not, here come the winter holidays! Highlights this month include the Reston Holiday Parade, Thanksgiving turkey trots and volunteer opportunities, and the return of ice skating to Reston Town Center. Here's what's happening in and around Reston during November, 2016. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins…
Start a Waste-Free Lunch Program at Your School and Commit to Packing Eco-Friendly Lunches
Relevance: 3% Posted on: August 21, 2015
The first day of school is right around the corner and we've vowed to improve study skills, cut back on screen time and walk instead of drive to school this year. But nothing has more of an immediate impact on the environment than lunch-packing. These days, we put a lot of energy into packing healthy…