Photos for July 2013

This new home office by Anthony Wilder Design/Build incorporates a custom-designed cord control system. July 24, 2013	Beth Meyer, co-owner of the Green Lizard Cycling displays a shirt. The Herndon bike store … July 10, 2013	Realtors say professionally staged homes spend less time on the market. July 11, 2013
The surface to the new food prep island/dining counter is more than twice the width … July 28, 2013	While staying within the footprint of their existing 18-year old-kitchen, Dave and Cindy Kuntzman gained … July 28, 2013	Campers at Hidden Oaks Nature Center marvel at a crayfish they netted in the creek. July 24, 2013
Evan Hoffman won the award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical, for Elden Street Players’ … July 31, 2013	Photo detail July 2, 2013	From left: Katie Ernst, Ginny Atwood, Amanda Thoburn, Allison Byers raced 26.2 miles and helped … July 24, 2013
Local chefs say that contrary to popular belief, farmers markets are teeming with fresh, local, … July 2, 2013	Pastry chef Susan Limb peels honey crisp apples to make a dessert using fresh fall … July 1, 2013	Ben Gaiarin, a 16-year-old Reston native and student at South Lakes High School, caramelizes a … July 19, 2013
Keith Oberg, head of Bikes for the World, teaches Life Scout Conor Mears how to … July 19, 2013	Sibel Ariken, manager of Roosters MGC, applies relaxing steam towels in preparation for the store’s … July 30, 2013	The Crossings in Charlottesville, built by Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH), is the type of affordable … July 30, 2013
Small and affordable doesn’t necessarily mean boring. Many furniture companies, such as IKEA, Target and … July 30, 2013	Rong Hu July 30, 2013	Linda Kint, a competitor of the Summer Sizzle Show at Frying Pan Park, holding a … July 30, 2013
Club officer Bill Hollar (left) helps a miniature horse ready for the next show at … July 30, 2013	The club officers of the Old Dominion Miniature Horse Club at Frying Pan Farm Park … July 30, 2013	Wildlife sanctuary operator Jennifer Westhoff displays a lizard to the Summer Fun Camps participants assembled … July 30, 2013
Children enrolled in the Summer Fun Camps take trips to see the Thursday Farmers Market … July 30, 2013	Summer camp counselor Ian Holleran (center) stands with children now enrolled in the Herndon Summer … July 30, 2013	Herndon Summer Fun Camps Director Harriet Van De Riet (left) and Rachel Anzengruber, assistant director … July 30, 2013
Edwin C. Roessler July 30, 2013	Trypetus Cooper Padmore, a Reston resident, celebrates 15 years of her nonprofit, Hinds Feet Ministries, … July 24, 2013	Linda Nimmo and Jamie Finch of KidWX gave away fresh fruit when they recently sponsored … July 30, 2013
Herndon’s Shana Spiegel created “Out on a Limb.” July 30, 2013	“Butterfly” by Oak Hill’s Anne Winchell. July 30, 2013	Jo Moury, “Dove of Peace.” July 30, 2013
Susan Walen, “Friends: May Our Children Do Better Than We Did.” July 30, 2013	“Broken Promises,” by Merrilee Tieche, whose husband and daughter both died. July 30, 2013	Linda K. Bell, “Life is Change.” July 30, 2013
Angela Maves, “Elementals—Earth Spirits.” July 30, 2013	Christine Somerset, “Crossroads.” July 30, 2013	Marianne Hendrickse, “Family Circle Celebrations.” July 30, 2013
Ann Turley, “Consider the Lilies.” July 30, 2013	From left, Anna Baig and Lauren Torri took charge of the fresh celery table. Torri … July 30, 2013	Herndon Without Hunger Coordinator and FAITH Fundraiser Somayyah Ghariani is all smiles when she realizes … July 30, 2013
Israfeel Jaka, 10, (left), and his brother Mikaeel, 12, were all business as they worked … July 30, 2013	From left—Rizwan Jaka, board member of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) and ADAMS … July 30, 2013	From left—Fairfax County Domestic Relations Services Director Laura Harris, Isaiah Wilborn, from Eastern Motors, Ranya … July 30, 2013
The volunteers get last minute instruction—and thanks—before the doors open on the July 25 Herndon … July 30, 2013	Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville District) addresses the Herndon Without Hunger volunteers before the start of … July 30, 2013	KidWX co-founders Linda Nimmo (right) and Jamie Finch (left) helped sponsor "Autism Night Out," an … July 30, 2013
Photographer Charles Walker took two photos that will be a part of the Herndon 2014 … July 27, 2013	Andrew Rhodes next to his photo “Herndon in the Fog,” which will be included in … July 27, 2013	Trypetus Cooper Padmore, founder of Hinds Feet Ministries, welcomes visitors to the 15th anniversary of … July 30, 2013
KidWX co-founders Linda Nimmo (right) and Jamie Finch (left) (pictured with Montgomery County Police Officer … July 30, 2013	Linda Nimmo and Jamie Finch of KidWX gave away fresh fruit when they recently sponsored … July 30, 2013	Kathleen Betti stands next to her photo “Snow Day on Elden Street,” which was selected … July 27, 2013
Leo Schefer testifies before the Authority on behalf of the Washington Airports Task Force. The … July 30, 2013	Matthew Kahn, broker/owner of Falls Realty in Falls Church, and Mary Beth Coya, senior VP, … July 30, 2013	The members of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority listen to testimony during the public hearing … July 30, 2013
Visitors had the opportunity to view watercolor paintings of the adult students of Catherine Hillis' … July 24, 2013	The "It's a Matter of Color" exhibit artist's reception drew 85 guests to the Post … July 24, 2013	Artists Jim Schlett, Jo Fleming, Lori Simmerman Goll and Christine Lashley. July 24, 2013
Volunteers and staff of Our Daily Bread, a volunteer-based nonprofit that helps low-income residents in … July 24, 2013	Louise Archer Elementary School in Vienna is one of the schools benefiting from Our Daily … July 24, 2013	The Virginia Supreme Court does not allow audio recordings of oral arguments or provide transcripts … July 23, 2013
The triple-threat cast of Fame, the musical, coming to the Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Aug. … July 23, 2013	Gospel quartet The Dixie Melody Boys perform Friday, Aug. 16 at Mt. Calvary Community Church … July 23, 2013	“Ruminate Performance Debris,” unfired earthenware clay and porcelain slip plinth, sketches, writings and metal chair … July 23, 2013
The seventh annual Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival is Saturday, Aug. 31, 1-8 p.m., … July 23, 2013	Don and Linda Rutledge sent us these pictures of their cat Nell, waiting to be … July 23, 2013	The interior of the new Mellow Mushroom in Herndon contains a railroad theme, to pay … July 23, 2013
Herndon officials and members of the business community cut the ribbon on the Mellow Mushroom … July 23, 2013	From left, Pooja Mehta of Mellow Mushroom and Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel cut the ribbon … July 23, 2013	Volunteers and staff from Dogtopia wash dogs to raise money for service dog groups at … July 23, 2013
Courtney Foster and Justin Martin wash Daddy Junior, an American pit bull, at the charity … July 23, 2013	Dr. Thomas Wilkins with Reston founder Robert Simon. Wilkins, a longtime Reston resident and civil … July 23, 2013	The bus transfer facility at Reston Station is on schedule and will soon be transferred … July 23, 2013
The Reston Station project will not be affected by the announced delay of the Silver … July 23, 2013	The third of three options for improvements to the intersection of Herndon Parkway and Van … July 23, 2013	The second of three options for improvements to the intersection of Herndon Parkway and Van … July 23, 2013
Brothers Will Fisher, Jack Fisher, and Charlie Fisher sit with their labradoodle, Gracie. July 23, 2013	Carson Stewart poses with his fish tank. July 23, 2013	Margaret Shaw holding her chinchilla, Eskimo, while her other pet, Jerry, sleeps in his hammock. July 23, 2013
Diana Fields, Al Chester and Justine Chester with their two cats, Maggie and Harley. July 23, 2013	Anderson, the guinea pig, sits on owner Mia Bollerer’s shoulder. More stories on people and … July 23, 2013	Mia Bollerer with her guinea pig, Anderson. July 23, 2013
My name is Lucinda (Lucy for short). I'm a Haflinger mare and work at Spirit … July 23, 2013	From left—Andrew and Jon Lohmann at the ceremony. July 23, 2013	Dana Van Slyke is musical director for the summer musical production “Bye Bye Birdie.” July 23, 2013
Sarah Overton and Nathan Hawn (center) in the production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” July 23, 2013	Sarah Overton (left) plays Kim Macafee, and Nathan Hawn plays teenage rock star Conrad Birdie. July 23, 2013	Mel, the Mellow Mushroom mascot, greets visitors at the Mellow Mushroom grand opening in Herndon … July 23, 2013
Dog washers from Dogtopia at Lake Anne, where more than 100 dogs were washed to … July 23, 2013	The first of three options for improvements to the intersection of Herndon Parkway and Van … July 23, 2013	2013 HHS graduates Megan Overton and Chris Hrozencik, both of whom are going on to … July 9, 2013
A French Bulldog enjoys a peanut butter carrot cupcake during a "yappy hour" hosted by … July 22, 2013	This dog, called Batman, was a foster in Lisa Marie Czop's home as part of … July 19, 2013	Lisa Marie Czop, a Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation volunteer, has adopted two dogs … July 19, 2013
This is Jill, the Howell family's adopted "daughter" and a former "lost dog" who joined … July 19, 2013	This kitten, fostered by Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation volunteer Beth Stevens, is "a … July 19, 2013	Parker, formerly a "lost dog," was adopted by Beth Stevens before she became a Lost … July 19, 2013
Princess is one of many foster dogs taken in by Marcia Tiersky, president of the … July 19, 2013	Diane McIntosh, a volunteer with the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, sometimes holds on … July 19, 2013	Diane McIntosh has adopted three dogs from the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation: Ralph, … July 19, 2013
Barbara Hutcherson (left) and Marcia Tiersky help dogs out of the transport crates loaded into … July 19, 2013	These two cats, under the care of the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, might … July 19, 2013	Striking a pose, Mason, one of the cats taken in by the Lost Dog and … July 19, 2013
Mason, a cat taken in by the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, drew the … July 19, 2013	Dogs who live at the ranch in Sumerduck, Va., owned by the Lost Dog and … July 19, 2013	Jean Card, a Connection employee and a cat and kitten foster/volunteer with the Lost Dog … July 19, 2013
Each week, dozens of dogs and cats are brought to the 11 adoption events across … July 19, 2013	Cappy, left, and Blue are two of the most recent foster dogs to spend time … July 19, 2013	Blue the beagle is one of dozens of foster dogs helped by Centreville resident Earl … July 19, 2013
Common household items, such as certain foods, medicines and plants, can be harmful to dogs … July 19, 2013	Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) and Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) appear at the Alexandria Department of … July 17, 2013	Members of the Reston-Herndon Alliance to End Gun Violence and local community members hold a … July 17, 2013
Del. David Bulova (D-37) prepares to present legislation during the 2012 General Assembly session in … July 17, 2013	State Delegates Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), far left, and David Bulova (D-37), far right, prepare bills … July 17, 2013	Classical Ballet Theatre offers full scholarships to boys and young men to train under Alisher … July 16, 2013
“I’d like to see Congress pass legislation regarding universal background checks and outlaw assault weapons, … July 16, 2013	“I would like to see magazine sizes reduced and I don’t know if we’re going … July 16, 2013	“For now, background checks would be the biggest step. For assault weapons, I don’t see … July 16, 2013
“Be courageous, think beyond the influence of the NRA and remember that U.S. citizens vote.” … July 16, 2013	Donna Auritsh holds a sign for observers to see. Drivers passing the vigil showed their … July 16, 2013	Ralph Greenwood shows his support for gun regulation with a sign. July 16, 2013
Larry Pullen holds a sign and t-shirts at the vigil. The t-shirts represent the victims … July 16, 2013	Teachers from Reston-Herndon area participating in a simulated archeological dig as a part of the … July 10, 2013	Kerstin Severin, one of the event organizers. July 16, 2013
Olympic gold medalist Josh Davis (right) stands with some of the participants of the 34th … July 16, 2013	Olympic gold medalist Josh Davis and Kelly Ginieczki. July 16, 2013	Anya Randall Nebel as Caroline Thibodeaux and Aidan White as Noah Gellman. July 10, 2013
Anya Randall Nebel as Caroline Thibodeaux and John Ray as Noah Gellman in rehearsal for … July 10, 2013	Chuck Fletcher's giclee photo, titled "This is the Place," is one of many photographic works … July 1, 2013	The Bankesters, an old school bluegrass family band composed of mom, dad, three daughters and … July 16, 2013
The Town of Herndon awarded a contract for waterline improvements along Pine Street. July 15, 2013	Utility poles along Station Street in downtown Herndon will soon be under grounded. The town … July 15, 2013	The Herndon Town Council voted to award contracts for the under grounding of utilities along … July 15, 2013
A devil’s food cake cooks in a solar oven at the Reston Energy Fair at … July 14, 2013	Jon Mills shows off the parts of a solar powered generator that he built, which … July 14, 2013	Visitors to the Reston Energy Fair examine a portable solar powered generator Sunday, July 14. July 14, 2013
Pat Quinn, Gina DeSimone and Ron Goad perform at Lake Anne during the Northern Virginia … July 13, 2013	Nancy Marxer performs at Lake Anne as part of the Northern Virginia Ukulele Festival Saturday, … July 13, 2013	In District 34—Democrat Kathleen Murphy challenges Republican incumbent Barbara Comstock. July 15, 2013
Brenda Page, ArtSpace volunteer and assistant. July 9, 2013	Mercia Hobson and Jeff French hang a photo which will be on exhibit at ArtSpace … July 9, 2013	The intersection of the W&OD Trail and Ferndale Avenue will be the western border of … July 9, 2013
This section of the W&OD Trail, just west of Van Buren Street, is the subject … July 9, 2013	Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) at a 2012 legislative conference. July 9, 2013	State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) in his Fairfax office. July 9, 2013
Inova Alexandria CEO Christine Candio, left, and Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, center, welcome former Democratic … July 8, 2013	The Celebrate Great Falls float makes its way down Columbine Street during the annual Great … July 8, 2013	2555 Yonder Hills Way, Oakton — $1,600,000 July 8, 2013
104 Melody Lane SW, Vienna — $1,385,000 July 8, 2013	11902 Proffitt Estates Court, Oak Hill — $1,000,000 July 8, 2013	11603 Cedar Chase Road, Herndon — $1,235,000 July 8, 2013
11318 Bright Pond Lane, Reston — $1,050,000 July 8, 2013	Photographed here on a break from painting benches in the park are (from left) Ben … July 2, 2013	Nutritionists say vegetables can become hearty and satisfying when they’re combined with the right herbs … July 2, 2013
Nutritionists say vegetables can become hearty and satisfying when they’re combined with the right herbs … July 2, 2013	A recent study showed that vegan and vegetarian meals, such as this corn, red pepper … July 2, 2013	Pages monitor the entrance to the Senate chamber of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, … July 2, 2013
State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), (sitting, far right), discusses a bill in the Senate chamber … July 2, 2013	Del. David Bulova (D-37) addresses his fellow delegates in the lower house of the Virginia … July 2, 2013	Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) explains to constituents why she voted for the state’s historic transportation … July 2, 2013
State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30), second from left, and Del. Scott Surovell (D-44), center, appear … July 2, 2013	Brenda Kiessling of Vienna bee watches in the field. July 2, 2013	Paul Diehl, in full costume, tends a backyard colony. July 2, 2013
Arlington County Superintendent of Schools Patrick Murphy with a friend. July 2, 2013	(Pictured from left) Chelsea H. Bryan of Arlington, Kate Jarosik of Fairfax and Billy Boyce … July 1, 2013	Guests duck the rain at the annual Northern Virginia Technology Council Hot Ticket Awards in … July 1, 2013
Photo detail July 1, 2013	Photo detail July 1, 2013	A list of the materials the Town of Herndon will accept for recycling. This list … July 1, 2013
Mindy Mitchell of Reston and Edward Land of Hampton share expertise from their new book, … July 1, 2013

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