Week in Herndon
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Reston and Herndon will feature Delegates Ken Plum and Tom Rust at its monthly meeting at the Reston Regional Library on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Come and hear these delegates to the Virginia General Assembly bring AAUW up to date on the 2013 legislative session and outlook for the coming year on issues of interest to women in particular and Virginians in general. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to briefly meet your delegate and to ask questions.
Patterson, Meador Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Meador of Clifton are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Holly, to Brett Patterson, son of Mac and Theresa Patterson of Herndon. The wedding was held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine in Florida with the reception at the St. Francis Officers Club, June 8. The couple honeymooned in the Turks and Cacaos and now reside in Herndon. Holly is a graduate of Paul VI High School, Virginia Tech and is employed at Il Pioppo. Brett graduated from Westfield High School, George Mason University and works at Dunn & Phelps.
New Accessible Community Playground Opens at Southview Community Church
Southview Community Church invites all to the grand opening of a new accessible community playground on Sunday, Sept. 8. Southview Community Church recently completed its goal of raising funds to renovate and expand its playground, making it into an accessible playground where all children can come and have fun. “Many people in the Herndon and Reston community come and enjoy the playground all throughout the week,” said Pastor William Attaway. “We want to provide a safe and fun environment where parents, grandparents and caregivers can come and bring kids. We believe every person matters to God, and they matter to us too. Part of being a community church is showing love to our community, and this playground is one small way we can do that.”
Herndon Temple Prepares for High Holidays Activity
New Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith enjoys friendly community, neighborhood.
Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith joined Congregation Beth Emeth as rabbi beginning July 1, taking the pulpit as Beth Emeth’s third full-time rabbi in the synagogue’s 34-year history. Rabbi "Mina" Goldsmith takes over for Rabbi Steven Glazer, who retired after 18 years at Beth Emeth.
Herndon Celebrates Labor Day
25th Herndon Labor Day Festival attracts area residents.
The Town of Herndon held its 25th Herndon Labor Day Festival, on Monday, Sept. 2 from on the Town Green at 777 Lynn Street next to the Municipal Building. For $20, attendees received admission to hear the music, a tasting glass and unlimited wine tastings, plus four beer tastings with the option to purchase more. For $10, a person could enter to hear the music.
Amazon Comes to Herndon
Amazon Web Services hosts opening of Herndon Public Sector Headquarters.
Amazon Web Services held a grand opening at their public sector headquarters on Worldgate Drive in Herndon on Monday, Aug. 26. Local dignitaries and guest speakers attended the event. The opening of Amazon Web Services at the Town of Herndon location brings an economic boost to the area and strengthens this region’s status as the Silicon Valley of the East.
Believing in Miracles
Over the past several months my daughter and I have been reading Kenneth B. Lourie's article about his cancer. We have been praying for him and encouraged by his strength. So many people struggle and never are able to put into words what they are dealing with each day.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Herndon to Celebrate Anniversary
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Herndon will continue its 147th anniversary celebration season at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with guest speaker Dr. Lance Watson of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond. He is host of the telecast “Positive Power” on TV ONE Network and authored “Being Healthy From Now On,” “Maximize Your Edge: Navigating Life’s Challenges,” “Meet Me in the Morning” and the soon to be released, “That Was Then, This is NOW.” Saint Paul’s congregation of over 15,000 has been noted as one of the fastest growing churches in the nation by Outreach Magazine.
An Insider's Guide to the Arts in Northern Virginia
A selection of upcoming arts productions, happening right where you live.
There are more artists of every stripe making art in Northern Virginia than you may realize. Populating the bedroom communities, small towns, growing cities and metropolitan areas of Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria are your pick of dance, theatre, choral, symphonic, visual and performance, music and fill-in-the-blank groups. Look beyond Wolf Trap and Jammin' Java to the Torpedo Art Factory, the Workhouse Arts Center, and smaller, quality groups like ArtSpace Herndon and McLean Project for the Arts to cast their creative spell (that's only to name a few). Delve in and, we dare you, let your stereotypes of an artless string of suburbs dissolve. In place you'll get something much better than stereotypes: some culture.
Dulles Day Festival, Plane Pull Returns Sept. 14
The event benefits Special Olympics Virginia.
Whether you’re pulling the plane, cheering from the sidelines or racing down the runway in tennis shoes at this year’s first-ever 5K, there's something for everyone at the Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull, benefiting Special Olympics Virginia. Grab your family, friends and co-workers and put your muscles to the test Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dulles International Airport.
Hornets Ready for New Season
Parents and faculty discuss new sports season at Herndon High.
Coaches’ Night was held on Aug. 19 at Herndon High School. The coaches of fall sports and athletics for Herndon High School students met with parents at the school cafeteria. “It is an informational session where you get and see who your coaches are and meet other parents,” said Jonathan Frohm, director of Student Activities and Athletics.
Get to Know Local Herndon Non-profits
Reston Interfaith helps those that are homeless and struggling in Northern Virginia to build more stable lives by connecting them to vital resources that solve their needs for housing, child care, food or financial assistance. Programs and services include the Embry Rucker Community Shelter, Emergency Food Pantry, Hypothermia Prevention Program and the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Touching Heart Inspires Spirit of Caring and Giving
Children learn by example and by doing. That’s the principal behind Touching Heart, where the goal is to inspire and cultivate a spirit of caring and giving in children that will last a lifetime. Touching Heart’s mission is to educate children to have a giving heart.
Helping Hungry Kids at Floris United Methodist Church
On Sunday, Aug. 25, members and friends of Floris United Methodist Church of Herndon packaged 1,200 weekend meals for students at Hutchison Elementary School. The two-hour event for the Help Hungry Kids program was for all ages, and more than 100 volunteers participated in assembling the bags. In addition to this annual event, Help Hungry Kids is sustained by individual volunteers and families that assemble and deliver packages to the church on the first Sunday of each month.
Get to Know Your Herndon Area Business Connections
Comprised of the Herndon and Chantilly/Centreville Chambers, Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce covers Herndon, Sterling, Centreville, Chantilly, South Riding and Dulles Airport. Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce serves businesses in the Dulles Corridor.