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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christkindlmarkt

[This article is from 2014. For this year’s schedule, refer to our article about the 2016 Reston Christkindlmarkt.] December is finally upon us! With it come the lights, decorations and festive merriment of the holidays. At Modern Reston, one of our most favorite holiday events is the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) Christkindlmarkt here in Reston. This year it…

December 3, 2014

Fairfax Pets on Wheels Bring Canine Cheer to Local Seniors

While preparing a story about Surf Reston earlier this year, I met a paddleboarding dog named AnnieBelle. I was intrigued to learn that she is part of Fairfax Pets on Wheels, a volunteer program that brings dogs to visit local assisted living facilities. The relaxed disposition that keeps AnnieBelle steady on the paddleboard also makes her a calming and friendly…

November 10, 2014

Halloween Candy Buy-Back in Reston

Are you overloaded with Halloween candy today? Here’s a way you can send it to the troops overseas, and help Children’s National Hospital at the same time. Bring your extra candy to Plaza America on Monday, November 3rd to contribute. We love the idea of teaching kids to use their candy for charity! The following…

November 1, 2014

Vecinos Unidos: A Non-Profit Homework Program in Fairfax County

School is in full-swing again and the nightly homework battles have begun in my house. My husband and I dream up all sorts of ways to challenge our daughter to think critically about the assignments and are at-the-ready to explain difficult concepts. But what about those parents who don’t speak English? The parents who know…

October 8, 2014

Coming Up! Dog Events in Northern Virginia

It’s autumn, which means it’s time to dress your dog like a superhero and take him to socialize in the kind of weather he likes best. Here are some upcoming events for you and your pooch in Northern Virginia.

September 23, 2014