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“Our Wild Blue Catfish tastes eighteen times better than farm-raised,” said Rick Mi-chener, Seafood Buyer for Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market during their Grand Opening.

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By Carlyn KrankingThe Connection

Sally Carter, Youth Services Librarian at RestonRegional Library, has a dream of being achildren’s book illustrator.“I think that children’s art is just amazing – what

you find in picture books,” Carter said. “I very oftenwish adults would come and take a look at them,because they’re just incredible.”

Though Carter became a librarian instead of anillustrator, she holds onto her dream and love of pic-ture books through running children’s programs atthe library. On June 18, she held an event whereschool-age children could vote on their favorite pic-ture book illustrators.

This event is just one of the many programs thatthe Fairfax County Public Libraries have throughoutthe summer. There are also scheduled programs eachweek that range from adult book clubs to family yoga.All of these programs are free of charge.

Between June 15 and Sept. 1, children and teenscan participate in the libraries’ summer reading pro-gram to earn a coupon booklet as a prize. Babiesthrough third graders must read or have read to them15 books, fourth and fifth graders must read 10, andsixth through twelfth graders must read five theo-retically longer books to earn the prize.

“We encourage children of all ages to participatein our program,” said Dorota Rodgers, Youth Ser-vices Manager at Reston Regional Library. “They canread many books and enjoy the joy of reading withparents or their siblings.”

The Fairfax County Public Libraries, as part of anational program, also offer an incentivized readingchallenge for younger children called 1,000 BeforeKindergarten. This is an initiative that encouragesparents to read to their children and to have theirchildren read on their own in hopes that they mayreach 1,000 books by the time they begin kindergar-ten. If one book is read multiple times, it can becounted more than once toward the grand total. Thechildren can earn prizes at different milestones onthe way to 1,000 books.

Promoting Joy of ReadingAt Reston LibraryReston Regional Libraryoffers varied summerprograms.

Photos by Carlyn Kranking/The ConnectionYouth Services Manager Dorota Rodgersgives summer reading logs to AlinaBrusgul, 4, and Nico Brusgul, 8, at RestonRegional Library.

Nine-year-old Frieda Doernen reads abook in the library.

Youth Services Librarian Sally Carterdisplays children’s books by her favoriteillustrators.

Through programs like these, Fairfax County librar-ians hope to instill a joy of reading in children.

“I always tell the kids when I’m doing a programthat the books are just waiting on the shelves forthem to be picked so that they can carry the kids offon one adventure after another like a magic carpet,which is what I’ve always felt,” Carter said.

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By Mercia HobsonThe Connection

With a gilded touch of gour-met delight, Balducci’sFood Lover’s Market openedthe doors to their newest lo-cation at 1871 Fountain Drive, Reston onJune 22. Earlier that morning, individuals,couples and parents with small children hadbegun lining up on the sidewalks outsidethe market, ready to experience for them-selves the first day of the week-long GrandOpening celebration with food tastings, chefdemonstrations, wine pairings, the infa-mous beer crawler bar and 10 percent offtotal purchases

When the doors opened, patrons happilycrowded Balducci’s market creating a party-like atmosphere. While most shoppers tooka quick culinary tour before putting any-thing in their small carts, the staff talkedquality, taste and memorable dining expe-riences when asked about given products.

The bubbly flowed as staff sabered abottle of Champagne, and chefs createddishes that showcased the best of the sea-son to be enjoyed in the Baldacci café orcarried home as an effortless meal.

Later in the evening, Daniel and JenniferGriffin and Vincent Grady and BarrettTucker prepared to have a little fun in themarket. Tucker said, “Nothing could havestopped me from coming to the GrandOpening of Balducci’s Reston because Iknew that they would offer culinary delica-cies not currently offered in Reston.”

Griffin said, “We wanted to have a drinkand check out what they had to offer.”Tucker said he wanted to sample and thenpurchase a quarter pound of what hetermed, “To die for,” gourmet Iberico ham.“It’s from acorn-fed hogs.”

Jason Miller is the Corporate ExecutiveChef at Balducci’s. He described the sought-after Iberico ham. “It’s Black Label, the high-est grade,” Miller said. “This is a labor oflove... It’s meat butter.” When Joshua Heitof Reston tried the ham, he declared, “That’sa WOW one.”

Rick Michener is the seafood buyer forBalducci’s, committed to sustainability andoffers both farm-raised fish and wild fish.“Our Wild Blue Catfish tastes eighteen times

better than farm-raised,” Michener said.“We are inspired to keep our bay alive.” TheBlue Catfish is an invasive species in theChesapeake Bay, producing a high numberof eggs and eating blue crabs and other fish.Michener pointed out that there is no bet-ter way to control the invasive fish than toeat it. “It’s one of tastiest catfish one canever eat,” Michener declared.

Adrienne Wyman of Reston stopped in thewine aisle. “My first stop is the wine shelf,”

Wyman said as she pushed her small cart.“We wanted to get the ambiance and to seeif this could be a destination.”

Balducci’s is strategically located on theground floor of the Signature Luxury Resi-dences at Reston Town Center.

THROUGH JULY 1, and as part of theirGrand Opening celebration, Balducci’sguests will receive 10 percent off their to-tal purchase.

Jason Miller, Corporate Executive Chef at Balducci’s, slices a bit ofIberico ham for a customer to sample. Describing how tender and deli-cious it is, Miller said, “It’s meat butter.”

Daniel and Jennifer Griffin and Vincent Grady and Barrett Tucker pre-pare to have a little fun at the Grand Opening of Balducci’s Food Lover’sMarket in Reston held June 22.

Balducci’s in Reston Town Center Grand OpeningGourmet market offers “the finest, the freshest, the most flavorful foods in the world.”

When Joshua Heit of Reston tried the Iberico ham, heexclaimed, “That is really, really, really good … A wownumber one.”

“We wanted to get the ambiance and tosee if this [Balducci’s in Reston] could bea destination,” said Adrienne Wyman ofReston as she stopped in the wine aisleduring the Opening Celebration forBalducci’s Food Lover’s Market.

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By Kathy TranState Delegate (D-42)

Many reports inthe last severalweeks havebrought to lightinstances of inhumane treat-ment of immigrants and asylumseekers in our country. Nationaloutcry about families beingtorn apart and children kept injails, tents, and cages at oursouthern border led to the endof Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” policy. A reportfrom the Associated Press highlighted allega-tions of abuse at a facility in Staunton, Va.

In 1979, my parents and I were refugees,escaping from Vietnam on a rickety boat forseveral days. My mother remembers that onthe night we left our homeland, there were nostars in the sky; it was so dark that she couldnot tell where the ocean ended and the skybegan. As we left the shores into this wateryabyss, she wondered how we would survive.

My parents’ decision to leave their family andcountry was heart wrenching for them. Yet, theunknown of the dangerous, open sea was a

preferable alternative to theoppressive regime at home. Myfamily’s journey in search ofhope, opportunity, and freedomis similar to ones taken by oth-ers before and after us.

Today, there are 65 milliondisplaced people worldwide.Whether on the MediterraneanSea or at our southern border,people, desperate for a better

life for themselves and their children, are risk-ing their lives.

I am outraged by the Trump Administration’s“zero tolerance” immigration policy. This in-humane approach is tearing apart familiesseeking refuge at our southern border, leavingparents frantically searching for their childrenand children alone and terrified. We must notseparate families, and we must not rest untilseparated families are reunited.

We must not indefinitely detain people seek-ing refuge in jails, tents, or cages. In 1998, Itaught ESL to adult asylum seekers at Eliza-beth Detention Center in N.J. These jails are

no place for adults fleeing terror or persecu-tion let alone children or families.

This week, Virginia demonstrated its com-mitment to compassion and justice. GovernorNortham’s decisive decision to recall VirginiaNational Guard members who had been de-ployed to the southwest border sent a clearmessage: Virginia will not participate in activi-ties that enable family separation.

I also applaud the Governor’s swift leader-ship to investigate reports of abuse of immi-grant children held by the U.S. Office of Refu-gee Resettlement at a juvenile detention facil-ity in Staunton, Va. We need to ensure thesafety of every person — adult or child, na-tive-born or immigrant — held in custody inVirginia.

Poignantly, on World Refugee Day, the risingtide of public demand for the humane treat-ment of families seeking refuge from persecu-tion brought an end to the “Zero Tolerance”policy. We must recommit ourselves to beingsteadfast in our compassion for and dedicationto assisting those fleeing violence, terror, andoppression. For generations, the United Stateshas been a beacon of hope for many, and im-migrants and refugees have strengthened thesocial, economic, and cultural fabric of ourcountry since its founding. Now more than ever,we must continue to demand moral clarity andleadership from our political leaders.

Kathy KL Tran represents the 42nd Districtin the Virginia House of Delegates.

We must recommit ourselves to being steadfastin our compassion for and dedication to assistingthose fleeing violence, terror, and oppression.

When the Dangerous Unknown Is Preferable

Commentary

By Kenneth R. “Ken” PlumState Delegate (D-36)

L ast week I joined withnearly fifty of my col-leagues in the House ofDelegates in signing a joint letterto all the Virginia senators and rep-resentatives in the United StatesCongress about “our outrage at thecruel and systematic separation ofimmigrant children and their fami-

lies at the U.S.border withM e x i c o . ”While immi-

gration issues are mainly federalresponsibility, the actions on thepart of the current administrationhave been so horrendous that wefelt an obligation to speak out. Weasked our Virginia delegation tointercede with the administrationto cease the policy and to reunitethe children involved with theirfamilies without delay.

Since our letter there have beensome pronouncements from theadministration about changes inthe policy, but it remains entirelyunclear what will happen with thethousands of children who havealready been separated from theirfamilies and are being held in mass

facilities that seemmore like prisonsthan homes. It isequally unclear as towhether a continua-tion of a zero-toler-ance policy on borderentry will simply re-place prisons for chil-dren with adult pris-ons. I am pleased thatGovernor Ralph Northam haswithdrawn the use of any VirginiaNational Guard forces from beinginvolved in implementing this in-humane program.

The politics of building fear ofimmigrants to further politicalgoals stinks as does the attempteduse of children as pawns to bar-gain for a disastrously conceivedwall with our neighbors. Beyondthe politics are the long-term hu-man rights issues that manythought and most hoped Americawas beyond. The negative long-term impact on the children in-volved cannot be overlooked ornot addressed. Nor can the impactbe underestimated of sendingpeople back to a country fromwhich they were seeking asylumin fear for their lives.

Earlier this month, the National

Association for theEducation of YoungChildren (NAEYC)along with 540 otherorganizations wroteto the administrationas part of the Protect-ing Immigrant Fami-lies Campaign statingtheir opposition toactions that would

separate children from their par-ents. As NAEYC stated it, “Thereare no ends that justify thesemeans.”

The organization that is well re-spected for its research on the edu-cation of young children went onto state, “The research is clear, andso are our core values. … We havean obligation to create and ad-vance policy solutions that supportchild well-being and strengthen

the bonds between all childrenand their families.”

Part of that research has foundthe traumatic impact of separationon young children can negativelyimpact them for the rest of theirlives. As NAEYC said, “You don’thave to be either a parent or aneducator to understand that sepa-rating children from their families— and putting them in a placewhere they cannot be hugged,touched, or loved — causes harm.And not the kind of harm that iseasily repaired. This is the kind ofharm that is significant and long-lasting, interfering with positivechild development and well-be-ing.” Please take some time andjoin me in expressing to the ad-ministration our opposition totheir policies and actions on im-migration.

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By Andrea WorkerThe Connection

The turnout for the RestonCommunity Center’s(RCC) June 18 AnnualPublic Meeting for Programs andBudget may have been small, butthat did not deter Executive Direc-tor Leila Gordon or the attendingmembers of the Board of Gover-nors from offering a detailed pre-sentation of RCC’s financials, high-lights from 2017, an overview ofthe current year’s activities and alook ahead at what’s planned forthe future.

Attendees received copies of theRCC’s Strategic Plan, the evening’spresentation, and a copy of a com-prehensive Annual Report. Each ofthe Center’s four lines of program-ming – Arts and Events, Aquatics,Leisure and Learning, and FacilityRentals - as well as sections on theBoard of Governors and Adminis-tration were included in the An-nual Report, with the informationdivided into the categories of“Challenges,” “Successes,” and“Looking Ahead.”

A review of the RCC’s budgetand the much anticipated renova-tion of the aquatics venue were ac-knowledged by Gordon to be thetopics most questioned and com-mented on by residents, but beforesteering the presentation in thatdirection, she outlined the high-lights from the previous year.

All in all, it was a good year forthe RCC and the residents theyserve. Their Center Stage perfor-mances were all sold out. TheSummer Concert series at Wiehle-Reston Stations was expanded,and gifts from the HeART withinthe Artists in Community saw theirbest year ever.

“That’s great news,” said Gor-don, since part of the proceeds ofthese events benefit Reston non-profit Cornerstones.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADESwere also highlighted. Severalstaff members received Outstand-ing Performance Awards. Board ofGovernors member Bill Keefe re-ceived the 2017 Best of RestonAward, and Vicky Wingert washonored with the 2017 Robert E.Simon Award.

2018 looks to continue in thatvein, with Board of GovernorsChair Bev Cosham being this year’sRobert E. Simon Award recipient.

Total program participationtopped 256,000, enjoying activi-ties at both the Hunters Woods fa-cilities and Lake Anne, and aroundReston in partnership with dozensof organizations like ArtsFairfax,Osher Lifelong Learning Institute,Reston Association and the RestonTown Center Association, andNoVA Maker Faire, to name just afew of the 40 community partnersand 21 sponsors who help RCCfulfil their mission to “create posi-tive leisure, cultural and educa-tional experiences which enhancethe quality of life for all people liv-ing and working in Reston.”

In the previous year, the RCC hasalso moved more fully into out-reach efforts with the launch of

Attending the Annual Meeting of the Reston CommunityCenter to make the presentation and answer residents’questions were, from left: Executive Dir. Leila Gordon,Board of Governors members Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt,Gerald Zavala, Chair Beverly Cosham, Paul Thomas, BillKeefe, Vicky Wingert and Michelle Moyer.

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‘Good News’ from RCC“Creative Connections” to “bring these resources

to residents who may have difficulty coming to us,”said Gordon. Through this initiative, the RCC andpartners bring programs directly into neighborhoods,schools, the Town Center and elsewhere in our area.

Moving to present day, Gordon and the RCC Trea-surer, Gerald Zavala presented the organization’sfinancials, including the Capital Project projectionsfor the aquatics center and other facilities improve-ment. Audience member Bob Petrine asked severalquestions, both on his own behalf, and as a memberof the Coalition for a Planned Reston, several ofwhich questioned the driving factors behind theaquatic renovation. Gordon answered all of his que-ries, and he indicated satisfaction with the responses.

Now, about that major re-do of the pool, whichwill see one pool become two, designed for mul-tiple uses. There’s good and less-than-good news.Part of the former is that, so far, the project is hold-ing to the forecasted timeline with a delivery dateof late October 2019, after starting the undertakingin January of next year. Also to the positive, studiesto date have shown no call for asbestos abatements,despite the age of the pool.

A few pre-start cost additions, including a replace-ment of the roof and the hot water heater, as well asnegative impacts from last year’s hurricanes on thelocal construction scene, weigh in on the less-than-good side of the project equation.

“Also,” added Gordon, “as of yet, we can’t deter-mine any potential negative impact from PresidentTrump’s proposed tariffs.”

Still, the “good side” is winning. Due to years offiscally conservative operational policies and a dedi-cation to building “reserves” at the end of each fis-cal year, Gordon and RCC Treasurer Gerald Zavalaare confident that the project can be completedwithin the budget and finances of the organization– while preserving the “broadest possible accessibil-ity to RCC programs and services.” Gordon and com-pany want to “continue cost recovery” where theycan, but keep fees “rational and reasonable,” main-taining their generous “waiver fees” policies andoffering services like the RCC Rides, which providestransportation to older patrons.

That was particularly good news for attendee B.J.Thomas, who during the Q&A session asked aboutthe impact of the project on the RCC’s ability to of-fer fee waivers to those less able to otherwise affordparticipation in their services.

Another check mark on the positive side is thepartnership that has been forged with the Town ofHerndon’s Community Center. Restonians will beable to utilize their aquatics facilities during the reno-vation at a very reasonable price.

THE UPCOMING RCC SUMMER PROGRAM of-

ferings are too numerous to detail here, but music,arts, and kid-friendly activities are all represented.

Just a sampling:❖ Friday nights free Concert Series on the Plaza at

the Wiehle-Reston Station, now until Aug. 31, withfree parking from 6:30 – 9:30.

❖ Thursday night music until Aug. 30 at Lake Anneon the Plaza

❖ The Lake Anne Blues Festival on Sept. 1❖ Art in the Park Sundays in Reston Town Square

Park – a musical mix from 7 – 8 pm, through Aug. 19❖ Family activities on Saturday mornings in Reston

Town Square ParkThe list can go on – and on! But it’s best to check

out the RCC website at restoncommunitycenter.com,and review the Summer Guide 2018 publication formore information.

The Reston Community Center also urges residentsto keep up and keep in touch.

“This is a collaborative effort to best serve all ourresidents,” said Leila Gordon. “Your thoughts areimportant.

We’re all about building community – and you arethat community.”

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESThe Fairfax-Falls Church

Community Services Board’sMerrifield Center offers a newstand-up information kiosk. Partof a pilot project, the new featureaims to improve the customerservice experience and decreasewait times for individuals who areseeking mental (behavioral)health services. To check in,

individuals respond to five simplequestions, then the CSB’s PatientTrack software alerts staff. Based onclinicians’ schedules and availability,as well as the needs of the client,individuals are triaged and seen bythe next available staff member. Formore information on availableservices, call the CSB at 703-383-8500 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5p.m.). In an emergency 24/7, callCSB Emergency Services at 703-573-5679 or the Fairfax Detox Center at703-502-7000 (TTY 703-322-9080).

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Child turning 5 years old bySept. 30? If so, contact yourchild’s school to makearrangements for kindergartenenrollment. Most schools begingetting information together nowfor parents of incomingkindergartners, and many host anorientation or open house. Allkindergarten programs are full-day and located in FCPSelementary schools. Check yourschool’s webpage or contact theschool directly for specificenrollment information and datesof orientationor visit

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

Other than my wife, Dina, and my brother, Richard, there are few people with whom I regularly discuss – in more excruciating detail than weekly I do so with you, the world in which yours truly, a non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV “diagnossee” inhabits.

It just so happens that in this past week, I interacted with three of the other most main con-

school, Cary, with whom I spoke on the phone for nearly an hour (he lives in Massachusetts), a bi-weekly occurrence generally; my oldest, best

lunch (even though she lives in Alexandria and has been local ever since college), a much rarer occurrence (though we email regularly), a lunch that lasted four hours; and Veronica, my hair stylist, who I see every eight to 12 weeks – as I have for almost 20 years, whether I need to or not. (That’s a joke. I have a full head of hair so needing a haircut is never the question, needing it is the answer.)

Over these many years, these three have heard everything I have to say; good, bad or in-different, and yet despite having heard it all, still remain interested in hearing more and judging

laughter and sorrow. Their support and encour-agement has been above and beyond the call of duty.

Interacting with all three in the course of one night and two days reminded me of the actor George Peppard because this is my “A” Team.” When I want to, they’re who I go to, whenever the need arises or when the opportunity presents itself. And though they may not solve every problem, listening to as many of them as they have certainly has provided the kind of comfort and joy that has helped sustain me through thick and thin (not talking about my weight) and most importantly, during the past nine-plus years as a cancer survivor. There’s not a “B.A.” (bad atti-tude) among them, though they all wear jewelry.

I hope I’m not speaking out of turn here but, there are some subjects which are best left for friends – and the professionals, more so than family. Some topics which might betray a

aloud might exacerbate a familial situation rarely discussed.

Sometimes, sorting through these pros and cons with friends, who likely suffer no conse-quences in the outcome, might present options that otherwise might not be heard. From the mouths of babes, so to speak. A fresh, unbiased perspective can be a welcome addition to any discussion of facts, especially when feelings are involved; and as often concerns family-oriented

Not that there aren’t feelings involved with friends; of course there are, it’s more that old friends knew you when and know you now, and the passage of that much time, separate and apart from family, can often enlighten and in-

been there and seen you do that? It’s particularly important to have indepen-

dent forces in your corner because like so many cancer patients, myself included, occasionally you exhibit signs of “chemotherapy-related cog-nitive impairment,” otherwise known as “chemo brain,” a side effect/condition of treatment which can blur a memory or two – or more. You may not even realize it when it disappears, and you may need someone to remind you of it. Hope-fully it’s not a memory gone forever, but just one gone until a friend helps retrieve it for you. And who better to retrieve these foggy memories than friends you’ve known for 49, 45 and 20 years, respectively?

And I do respect them, and appreciate them, and cherish them, as they are three of my pillars. Without them, the foundation of who I am and what I know, would likely crumble.

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WEDNESDAY/JUNE 27Business Education Series. 8:30-10 a.m. at

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 1886Metro Center Drive, Suite 230, Reston. GreaterReston Chamber of Commerce presents“Strategic Selling - How to Land EnterpriseClients.” Even if your clients are not all fortune500, Nema Semnani of Precision SalesConsulting, will show you selling techniques tohelp optimize your sales initiatives. Free,members; $15, non-members/guests. Visitwww.restonchamber.org.

Networking Night. 5:30-7 p.m. at Tavern64 atthe Reston Hyatt, 1800 Presidents St., Reston.Join the Rotary Club of Reston for NetworkingNight. Learn about Rotary and the good thingsthey are doing in the community. $20. Call 703-863-7629 or visit www.RestonRotary.org formore.

Airport Aircraft Noise Contour Map Update.6-8 p.m. at Washington Dulles InternationalAirport Office Building, 45045 Aviation Drive,2nd Floor Conference Room, Sterling. TheMetropolitan Washington Airports Authority willhold a public workshop regarding theWashington Dulles International Airport Aircraftnoise contour map update. Workshop willprovide an overview of the study, includingairfield plans, existing airport operations andbasic information regarding aircraft noise andnoise modeling standards. Free parkingavailable in front of the building. Visitwww.FlyDulles.com for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 28Annual Meeting and ACE Luncheon. 11:30

a.m.-2 p.m. at Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Join RestonChamber friends, members and guests at theAnnual Meeting and Awards for ChamberExcellence Luncheon. Visitwww.restonchamber.org for more.

JULY 2-AUG. 3Public Comment Period. The Metropolitan

Washington Airports Authority is hosting threepublic hearings to inform and solicit commentsfrom the community about proposed toll rateincreases along the Dulles Toll Road.An “onlineopen house” will be available atwww.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-setting-processthroughout the comment period. It will containan explanation of the informational exhibits anda comment form. Comments may also besubmitted at the public hearings, via email todtrcomments@hntb.com or mailed during thecomment period to: MWAA Public CommentPeriod, c/o HNTB, 2900 South Quincy St., Suite600, Arlington, VA 22206.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 4Free Sober Rides. Wednesday, July 4, 7 p.m.

through Thursday, July 5, 4 a.m. Area residents,21 and older, may download Lyft to theirphones, then enter a code in the app’s “Promo”section to receive a no cost (up to $15) safe ridehome. WRAP’s Independence Day SoberRidepromo code will be posted at 5 p.m. on July 4on www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide code isvalid for the first 1,500 Lyft users who enter thecode.

TUESDAY/JULY 10Story Time: Focus and Self-Control. 10-11

a.m. at The Parent Resource Center Library,2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 105,Dunn Loring.

This Story Time will highlight books and activitiesto support focus and self-control in youngchildren. Focus and self-control is an evidence-based executive functioning skill that involvespaying attention, following the rules, thinkingflexibly, and exercising self control. Registrationis limited and required for children ages 4-6 andtheir parents. Visit www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center formore.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 11Staying Focused and Finishing 2018 Strong.

8:30-10 a.m. at Greater Reston Chamber ofCommerce, 886 Metro Center Drive, Suite 230,Reston. Gretchen Richards of Dynamic BusinessCapabilities will show participants how toimprove productivity and stay focused on what’simportant to close out 2018 strong. Visitwww.restonchamber.org for more.

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Submit entertainment announcementsat www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal-endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday.Photos/artwork encouraged.

ONGOINGTwitterpated: Animated Adoration

at ArtInsights. Through June 30 atArtInsights, 11921 Freedom Drive,Reston. ArtInsights celebratesDevoted Couples of Disney, withimages of Lady and Tramp, Pongoand Perdita, Mickey and Minnie,Thumper and Miss Bunny, Belle andThe Beast, and more, including newreleases by official Disney conceptand production artists. Call 703-478-0778 or visit artinsights.com.

Art Exhibit – Mike Cloud: FigureStudies. Through July 7, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at GRACE,12001 Market St., Suite 103, Reston.Mike Cloud: Figure Studies presentsa selection of works by Brooklyn-based artist Mike Cloud (b. 1974,Chicago) that consider language,symbolism, metaphor, history, andidentity through the examination ofthe figure. Based around a singlemonumental painting, Cycle andStable (2015), the exhibitionincludes the artist’s series of collagesbased on the work of photographerAnnie Leibovitz and new paintings.Call 703-471-9242 or visitrestonarts.org.

Art Exhibit: Paris Parks. ThroughJuly 14 at ArtSpace Herndon, 750Center St., Herndon. In his exhibit,Michael Kolster, is partly inspired bythe work of Eugene Atget, hephotographed in four Parisian Parks:St. Cloud, Parc de Sceaux,Montsouris, and Bois de Boulogne.Visit www.artspaceherndon.org orcall 703-956-6590.

SUMMER CAMPReston Community Center is

gearing up for an exciting 2018summer camp season, with selectionsthat offer something for everyone.Want to play chess, kick a soccer ballor practice tae kwon do? Want tomake jewelry, play paintball ordesign a video game? Find all thatand more through RCC. Registrationis ongoing, but camps are fillingquickly. Call 703-476-4500 or visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 27Jacks Are Wild. 10:30 a.m. at Reston

Regional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive, Reston. Jack RussellTerriers, Mario and Bella, performtricks. Cosponsored by the Friends ofthe George Mason Regional Library.Age 6-12. No registration required.Call 703-689-2700 or visitlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov.

Drawing with Pastels. 1-4 p.m. atthe Art studio of Carol Berman, 1721Wainwright Drive, Reston. Learn tomaster the art of drawing withpastels with award winning artist,Carol Berman, while also improvingdrawing skills. $20 per three hourclass. Ongoing classes held Tuesdaysand Wednesdays. No need to sign upfor classes in advance, just comewhen you can. Call 703-437-9068.

Busia Bear’s 12th Annual FilmFestival. 7 p.m. at Reston RegionalLibrary, 11925 Bowman TowneDrive, Reston. Enjoy an hour of BusiaBear’s favorite 16mm classicchildren’s films. All ages. Register atlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov orcall 703-689-2700.

Author Event: LM Elliot. 7 p.m. atScrawl Books, 11911 Freedom Drive,Reston Town Center. Just days afterthe Kennedy Center premiere ofHamilton the Musical, historicalnovelist and author of “Peggy andHamilton!,” LM Elliott, offers an in-depth look at several of thecharacters who make up the play’s

“supporting cast.” Free. Visitwww.scrawlbooks.com or call 703-966-2111.

THURSDAY/JUNE 28Stem Challenge: Bristle Bots. 4

p.m. at Reston Regional Library,11925 Bowman Towne Drive,Reston. Make a “bristle bot.”Recycling, crafting and robotics allrolled into one. Cosponsored byFRRL. Age 6-10. Register atlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov orcall 703-689-2700.

Summer Kick-off. 6-8 p.m. at FranklinFarm Village, 13348 Franklin FarmRoad, Herndon. The whole family isinvited to enjoy an interactive photobooth, a blender bike that will allowparticipants to create a piece ofcustom artwork and a chance to bechosen by the Prize Patrol, who willrandomly select shoppers andprovide merchant give-a-ways. Visitwww.facebook.com/FranklinFarmVillage.

Dollars and Sense. 7 p.m. at RestonRegional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive, Reston. Monthly groupdiscussion focuses on businessleaders and markets. We will bediscussing “The Millionaire NextDoor” by Thomas Stanley. Free and

open to the public. Visitlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov orcall 703-689-2700.

Creative Response: Tim Doud. 7p.m. at Greater Reston Arts Center,12001 Market St., Suite 103, Reston.Join the Greater Reston Arts Centerone Thursday of each month to hearcreative professionals respond to thework on view in the gallery. Theshort presentation will be followedby open conversation. Free and opento the public. Call 703-471-9242 orvisit restonarts.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 29DIY Electric Sound Machine. 2 p.m.

at Reston Regional Library, 11925Bowman Towne Drive, Reston.Create one-button sound machines,using programmable microchips thatrecord and play back your voice. Allprojects go home. Cosponsored byFRRL. Age 6-12. Register atlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov orcall 703-689-2700.

Summerbration Concerts. 7-9 p.m.at Reston Station, in the open-airplaza atop Wiehle-Reston East Metro.Don’t just watch, get up and learndance steps from a pro at RestonCommunity Center’s Summerbrationfeaturing Elikeh with African dancers

(dancing and instruction). Parking isfree in the ParkX parking garage from6:30-9:30 p.m. during the concerts.Visit restoncommunitycenter.com orcall 703-390-6166.

Art Exhibit: Entry Deadline. TheLeague of Reston Artists invitesartists to enter work in the upcomingshow at the US Geological Survey,National Gallery. Eligible works arepaintings, mixed media, and two-dimensional works suitable for wallhanging (no photography). Theexhibit will be on display from July2-30, 2018. Artwork that reflectsUSGS’s environmental mission isencouraged. Enter atwww.leagueofrestonartists.org.

SATURDAY/JUNE 30Celebrate Independence Day. 7

a.m.-fireworks finale at Lake FairfaxPark, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive,Reston. Gates open at 7 a.m.Beginning at 10 a.m., splash andslide at the Water Mine water park.From 11 a.m.-3 p.m., rent a boat onLake Fairfax. Look for food vendorsnear the park’s main office. Fireworksbegin when the sun goes down.Fireworks rain date: Sunday, July 1.Parking: $10 per car. Call 703-471-5414 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-fairfax.

Train Your Brain. 11 a.m. at RestonRegional Library, 11925 BowmanTowne Drive, Reston. Play chess,Sudoku, puzzles and other games tosharpen your brain. Bring your chessset and challenge another player.Earn a door prize. Refreshmentsprovided. Co-sponsored by FRRL. Age10-18. No registration required. Visitlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov orcall 703-689-2700.

Polo in the Park. 5:30-10:30 p.m. LetRA do the driving and head out tothe Morven Park InternationalEquestrian Center in Leesburg toenjoy an evening of arena polo. Bringa picnic basket, to include dinner andbeverages, a blanket, and chairs.Music in the pavilion tent willimmediately follow the final polomatch. Food trucks and dessertvendors will also be onsite. Bus pick-up at RA headquarters. Ages: 21+.RA Members, $30; non-members,$40. Visit www.reston.org.

Concerts on the Town: Beleza.7:30-10 p.m. (rain or shine) atReston Town Center. These family-friendly concerts include a widerange of musical styles includingMotown, swing, blues, jazz, Latinfusion, Celtic, bluegrass and zydecoand take place every Saturday nightthrough Aug. 25. Free. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 4Town of Herndon 4th of July

Celebration. 6:30-10 p.m. aroundthe Herndon Community Center andBready Park Softball Field, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Arts andcrafts, bingo, games, and additionalactivities. At 7:15 p.m., liveentertainment featuring E3 begins.Starting at 9:30 p.m., there will be afireworks display choreographed tomusic. There will be a variety of foodfor purchase. Bring a blanket or lawnchair. Alcohol, glass containers,grills, and personal fireworks areprohibited. Leave pets at home. Foodwill not be allowed on the turf field.Please note traffic will be rerouted.Rain date: July 5th for fireworksdisplay only. Visit herndon-va.gov orcall 703-787-7300.

FRIDAY/JULY 6Summerbration Concerts. 7-9 p.m.

at Reston Station, in the open-airplaza atop Wiehle-Reston East Metro.Don’t just watch, get up and learndance steps from a pro at RestonCommunity Center’s Summerbrationfeaturing Four Star Combo with sock

hop dancers (dancing andinstruction). Parking is free in theParkX parking garage from 6:30-9:30p.m. during the concerts. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com orcall 703-390-6166.

SATURDAY/JULY 7Music at Arrowbrook Park. 7:30

p.m. at 2351 Field Point Road,Herndon. Roomful of Blues, thejumping, swinging, rocking band,will perform. Free admission. Call703-324-7469 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Concerts on the Town: Good ShotJudy. 7:30-10 p.m. (rain or shine) atReston Town Center. These family-friendly concerts include a widerange of musical styles includingMotown, swing, blues, jazz, Latinfusion, Celtic, bluegrass and zydecoand take place every Saturday nightthrough Aug. 25. Free. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com.

FRIDAY/JULY 13Summerbration Concerts. 7-9 p.m.

at Reston Station, in the open-airplaza atop Wiehle-Reston East Metro.Reston Community Center’sSummerbration featuring OasisIsland Sounds. Parking is free in theParkX parking garage from 6:30-9:30p.m. during the concerts. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com orcall 703-390-6166.

FRIDAY/JULY 20Summerbration Concerts. 7-9 p.m.

at Reston Station, in the open-airplaza atop Wiehle-Reston East Metro.Reston Community Center’sSummerbration featuring Jason MasiBand. Parking is free in the ParkXparking garage from 6:30-9:30 p.m.during the concerts. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com orcall 703-390-6166.

Art Exhibit: Entry Deadline. TheLeague of Reston Artists and theReston Photographic Society inviteartists and photographers to enterwork in the upcoming show at theUnitarian Universalist Church ofReston. Paintings and photos will beon display from July 23-Aug. 26,2018. Enter atwww.leagueofrestonartists.org.

SATURDAY/JULY 14Concerts on the Town: Scythian.

7:30-10 p.m. (rain or shine) atReston Town Center. These family-friendly concerts include a widerange of musical styles includingMotown, swing, blues, jazz, Latinfusion, Celtic, bluegrass and zydecoand take place every Saturday nightthrough Aug. 25. Free. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com.

SATURDAY/JULY 21Concerts on the Town: Entrain.

7:30-10 p.m. (rain or shine) atReston Town Center. These family-friendly concerts include a widerange of musical styles includingMotown, swing, blues, jazz, Latinfusion, Celtic, bluegrass and zydecoand take place every Saturday nightthrough Aug. 25. Free. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com.

SUNDAY/JULY 22Vegetable Plant Clinics. 4-6 p.m. at

Baron Cameron Park, 11300 BaronCameron Ave., Reston. Focus will beon planning a fall vegetable garden.Fairfax County Master Gardeners willadd a focus on vegetable gardeningto their Plant Clinic program.Sponsored by Virginia CooperativeExtension. Contact the VCE FairfaxCounty Master Gardener Help Deskat 703-324-8556.

Entertainment

Patrons arrived early in the evening, well before darkand the start of the annual fireworks display to enjoythe live music and festivities offered free by the Townof Herndon as part of the 2017 4th of July Celebra-tion.

Celebrate Independence DaySATURDAY/JUNE 30Celebrate Independence Day. 7 a.m.-fireworks finale at Lake Fairfax

Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Gates open at 7 a.m. Beginning at10 a.m., splash and slide at the Water Mine water park. From 11 a.m.-3p.m., rent a boat on Lake Fairfax. Look for food vendors near the park’smain office. Fireworks begin when the sun goes down. Fireworks rain date:Sunday, July 1. Parking: $10 per car. Call 703-471-5414 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-fairfax for more.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 4Town of Herndon 4th of July Celebration. 6:30-10 p.m. around the

Herndon Community Center and Bready Park Softball Field, 814 FerndaleAve., Herndon. Arts and crafts, bingo, games, and additional activities. At7:15 p.m., live entertainment featuring E3 begins. Starting at 9:30 p.m.,there will be a fireworks display choreographed to music. There will be avariety of food for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Alcohol, glasscontainers, grills, and personal fireworks are prohibited. Leave pets athome. Food will not be allowed on the turf field. Please note traffic will bererouted. Rain date: July 5th for fireworks display only. Visit herndon-va.gov or call 703-787-7300.

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