RCC WEBSITE – Community-submitted Events Portal

The Community Calendar of RCC’s website provides a listing of one-time inclusive, public-facing events taking place in Reston that are sponsored or organized by RCC’s community partners and Reston-based nonprofit organizations. “Reston-based” refers to entities located within Small District 5 (largely the Reston zip codes). Organizations with registered accounts may submit events. We welcome event submissions for the community-submitted calendar.

Please visit RCC Calendar Partners to register for an account.

To submit an event to be posted on the RCC community calendar, your organization must meet the criteria and follow the guidelines outlined below:

• Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, community association, government entity, academic institution, or other public-interest organization as determined by Reston Community Center to be eligible to submit an event for posting on the community calendar.
• Submissions should be for one-time, special events (e.g., performances, exhibitions, lectures) open to the public and not for recurring, regular meetings.
• The event must be in Reston.
• Event submissions must include a website URL for further reference.
• The contact person will be held responsible for the accuracy of the event content.
• RCC is not responsible for inaccurate information (time changes, rain dates, etc.).
• RCC reserves the right to discontinue posting events from an organization if multiple inaccurate submissions are received.
• Events that require an RSVP, registration, or ticket purchase must include clear details and appropriate links or instructions for taking action.
• Submit event info at least two weeks in advance to allow enough time for content review before posting.
• Submissions are only accepted via the event form located in the Calendar Partner online dashboard.
• Do not use ALL CAPS when submitting events.
• Exceptions to these guidelines may be made at the discretion of the RCC Community Calendar Administrator.

RCC reserves the right to:

• Reject event submissions that do not meet these criteria.
• Remove any submissions at any time, for any reason.
• Edit submissions for length, spelling, grammar, style and clarity.
• RCC reserves the right to post an alternative image.

For community calendar submission process, click here.

NOTE: By posting an event submission, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Reston Community Center, its Board of Governors, staff and volunteers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these guidelines or your use of this website, including, but not limited to, your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property or other proprietary right.