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SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Dances
DESCRIPTION:Dancers of all skill levels convene to foxtrot\, swing\, cha-cha and waltz. Music selection ranges from golden oldies to modern dance selections. A mini-lesson and door prizes add to the fun; partners are not required. \nReservations for Sunday Afternoon Dances (held the second Sunday of the month\, when available) are free\, but patrons are required to purchase a Dance pass and swipe the pass prior to each class. Dance passes can be purchased and renewed online through myRCC or at an RCC Customer Service Desk. No 55+ discount applies. Patrons who need to cancel can now do so in myRCC.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/sunday-afternoon-dances-3/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20230715T130059Z
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SUMMARY:Serendipity in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:“Serendipity in the Woods” celebrates works of ten Reston area artists – Regina Adams\, Karen Danenberger\, Denise Dittmar\, Margot Lebow\, Julia Tova Malakoff\, Joanne Roberts-Wittauer\, Donna Ross\, Ruth Sievers\, Melanie Zucker Stanley\, and Marie Georgette Wright – who met through area art venues. Their art encompasses the bold and colorful\, the abstract and eclectic\, the meditative and cathartic. The styles and media they work with are as diverse as the women themselves. \nRegina Adams: Regina Adams is a Reston-based visual artist and voice teacher who seeks to bring more beauty and joy into the world through her teaching and creations. Regina launched Songbird Voice Studios in 2015. “I am on a mission to empower women and girls to connect to their creativity through song.” With the studio now in full swing\, Regina enjoys creating art whenever she isn’t busy teaching music. Regina’s art includes vintage finds and patterns of all kinds. A lively palette forms the basis for her inspiration. Her style can be described as a nod to the past mixed with a quest for adventure. \nKaren Danenberger: As a young artist\, Karen spent two summers in Venice\, Italy\, through NYU’s Summer Abroad Program where water reflections and the emotive qualities of color first became central themes in her artwork. Many of her paintings still feature the images and feelings generated in scenes depicting water along with themes of nature and family. Karen has over 30 years of experience in art creation and instruction\, and is an active member of the League of Reston Artists. \nDenise Dittmar: For the past ten years\, Denise has been an art instructor for children\, teens and adults at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. After receiving a master’s degree in landscape architecture and working in that field for eight years\, she taught high school art in the Dallas area. She paints both abstractly and representationally and enjoys drawing and painting portraits and landscape inspired work. Now living in Sterling\, Virginia\, she says\, “I love living near so many beautiful parks for hiking and getting into nature and also having so many museums and cultural resources nearby.” \nMargot Hahn Lebow: Margot has been painting since the age of eight. In the 1970’s she studied at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and was influenced by artists from the Minimalist-Conceptualist art movements. At a later stage\, she discovered the Merz paintings of German artist Kurt Schwitters\, and these became the ultimate influence on her style. She has been developing her unique style of collage and mixed media in Europe\, Egypt and America for the past thirty years. She has exhibited in various public places\, including the Gallery at Queens College\, New York; Morgana Gallery in Cairo\, Egypt and in private collections in the U.S. and abroad. \nJulia Tova Malakoff: Julia’s mixed media paintings\, inspired by nature and everyday objects are vibrant and uplifting\, telling stories through texture and tone. “Nature encourages me to take a closer look at our world\, bringing to light the subtle and whimsical moments\,” she says. Bold bursts of color push through shaded foliage; vivid imagery from our daily lives is layered against cool and calm. Julia has written children’s picture books and teaches a mixed media art class\, Make Your Mark at the Workhouse Center for the Arts in Lorton. \nJoanne Roberts-Wittauer: Joanne’s earliest creative memories are seeing all the colors of crayons in the Crayola box. “I would scribble and change the colors freely\, exploring so many possibilities on paper\,” she says. 20 years ago\, when her husband began his wine import business\, Joanne started painting as they traveled throughout the United States and Europe. She describes herself as an abstract expressionist painter who looks to artists like Picasso\, Hoffman\, Matisse\, Diebenkorn and Richter for inspiration and motivation. Her work is exhibited in restaurants\, retail stores and other places in the U.S. and abroad. \nDonna Ross: “My absolute happy place is anywhere near water so it’s no surprise I love working in watercolors!”\, Donna says. Her passion for landscapes is the result of a long career in a crazy busy industry and finding beauty and stillness in nature. She returned to focusing on watercolor landscapes during the lockdown. The mixture of water and pigment lets her express the light\, tranquility and texture experienced in nature. She adds\, “It makes me excited when I find my paint mingling and flowing across the paper and see a wind-swept ocean dune. I hope my art takes the viewer to these special places.” \nRuth Sievers: Ruth is a painter\, collage artist and photographer. While she pursued a career in writing and editing\, working for D.C.-area nonprofits and the U.S. Copyright Office\, she has always tried to find time for art. She studied with Joe Shannon at the Corcoran for several years and for many years with Diane Tesler and other Art League instructors. Her favorite subjects are people\, especially friends and family\, and others in public places. Ruth holds a bachelor of science from the University of Maryland\, with a major in journalism. She has a studio with the Columbia Pike Artists in Arlington\, Virginia. \nMelanie Zucker Stanley: Melanie’s parents were a huge influence on her art. Her mother was a singer and painter\, and her father was a musician. “Our home was filled with an ongoing flow of creative vibrancy.\,” she says. To create richness in her art\, Melanie uses hand painted rice papers to help build layers and textures and colors. She also works with water-based paints\, drawing tools and mixed media. If asked what her style is\, she would answer “Bright\, luscious COLOR and TEXTURE!” Melanie is a member of many art organizations and teaches art to children and adults in local galleries and in her home. She has written and published six children’s books. “I enjoy creating art…and inspiring others to find their artistic voice!” \nMarie Georgette Wright. “I paint what I love. The small things that make me happy – a little slice of nature\, an animal\, colors of the sun\, my family – all have found their way onto my canvases.” While working in a stained-glass studio in San Diego\, Marie was introduced to the luminescent power of transparent color and light. She worked with Hudson River Valley artists after moving to the East Coast where she found the joy of transparent watercolor washes. Later she added acrylics and mixed media to her palette\, frequently using bits of tissue and rice papers imprinted with impressions of leaves from her garden. “The colors of my life are a crazy quilt of bits and pieces\, and so it goes with my art.”
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/serendipity-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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CREATED:20230715T130017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T125259Z
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SUMMARY:The Reston Chorale: The Wonder of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a moment of the music being made this year by The Reston Chorale. Join your friends and neighbors\, bring the family and savor the musical feast.\nExperience the wonder of the season when The Reston Chorale presents two performances of holiday favorites. It’s a musical treat for all ages!  \nFree for active duty military and for youth (17 and younger) with a ticketed adult. \nTickets are available at the CenterStage Box Office and online.  \nThe Reston Chorale is supported in part by ArtsFairfax\, the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, The Reston Chorale Endowment Fund\, and corporate donors and individuals.  \nFor further information\, contact The Reston Chorale by email at info@restonchorale.org.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/the-reston-chorale-the-wonder-of-the-season-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20230715T130024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T125306Z
UID:10001966-1702148400-1702148400@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:The Reston Chorale: The Wonder of the Season
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a moment of the music being made this year by The Reston Chorale. Join your friends and neighbors\, bring the family and savor the musical feast.\nExperience the wonder of the season when The Reston Chorale presents two performances of holiday favorites. It’s a musical treat for all ages!  \nFree for active duty military and for youth (17 and younger) with a ticketed adult. \nTickets are available at the CenterStage Box Office and online.  \nThe Reston Chorale is supported in part by ArtsFairfax\, the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, The Reston Chorale Endowment Fund\, and corporate donors and individuals. 
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/the-reston-chorale-the-wonder-of-the-season-3/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20230715T130015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T154301Z
UID:10001996-1702218600-1702225800@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Dances
DESCRIPTION:Dancers of all skill levels convene to foxtrot\, swing\, cha-cha and waltz. Music selection ranges from golden oldies to modern dance selections. A mini-lesson and door prizes add to the fun; partners are not required. \nReservations for Sunday Afternoon Dances (held the second Sunday of the month\, when available) are free\, but patrons are required to purchase a Dance pass and swipe the pass prior to each class. Dance passes can be purchased and renewed online through myRCC or at an RCC Customer Service Desk. No 55+ discount applies. Patrons who need to cancel can now do so in myRCC.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/sunday-afternoon-dances-4/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20230715T130030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T142545Z
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SUMMARY:Reston Plays Games
DESCRIPTION:Tabletop gaming brings people together with cards\, dice and meeples in hand to achieve goals both simple and complex. Bring your board\, card and dice game collections and share the fun of playing with and making new friends. Games range in style including cooperative\, worker placement\, deck-building\, strategy and more. Gamemasters for role-playing games may contact Bill Parker\, (William.parker@fairfaxcounty.gov) for information regarding open gaming times for new or established groups.  \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-plays-games/2023-12-20/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231212T225620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T211436Z
UID:10002156-1704301200-1704308400@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Closing Reception of Serendipity in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:“Serendipity in the Woods” celebrates works of ten Reston area artists – Regina Adams\, Karen Danenberger\, Denise Dittmar\, Margot Lebow\, Julia Tova Malakoff\, Joanne Roberts-Wittauer\, Donna Ross\, Ruth Sievers\, Melanie Zucker Stanley\, and Marie Georgette Wright – who met through area art venues. Their art encompasses the bold and colorful\, the abstract and eclectic\, the meditative and cathartic. The styles and media they work with are as diverse as the women themselves. \nRegina Adams: Regina Adams is a Reston-based visual artist and voice teacher who seeks to bring more beauty and joy into the world through her teaching and creations. Regina launched Songbird Voice Studios in 2015. “I am on a mission to empower women and girls to connect to their creativity through song.” With the studio now in full swing\, Regina enjoys creating art whenever she isn’t busy teaching music. Regina’s art includes vintage finds and patterns of all kinds. A lively palette forms the basis for her inspiration. Her style can be described as a nod to the past mixed with a quest for adventure. \nKaren Danenberger: As a young artist\, Karen spent two summers in Venice\, Italy\, through NYU’s Summer Abroad Program where water reflections and the emotive qualities of color first became central themes in her artwork. Many of her paintings still feature the images and feelings generated in scenes depicting water along with themes of nature and family. Karen has over 30 years of experience in art creation and instruction\, and is an active member of the League of Reston Artists. \nDenise Dittmar: For the past ten years\, Denise has been an art instructor for children\, teens and adults at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. After receiving a master’s degree in landscape architecture and working in that field for eight years\, she taught high school art in the Dallas area. She paints both abstractly and representationally and enjoys drawing and painting portraits and landscape inspired work. Now living in Sterling\, Virginia\, she says\, “I love living near so many beautiful parks for hiking and getting into nature and also having so many museums and cultural resources nearby.” \nMargot Hahn Lebow: Margot has been painting since the age of eight. In the 1970’s she studied at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and was influenced by artists from the Minimalist-Conceptualist art movements. At a later stage\, she discovered the Merz paintings of German artist Kurt Schwitters\, and these became the ultimate influence on her style. She has been developing her unique style of collage and mixed media in Europe\, Egypt and America for the past thirty years. She has exhibited in various public places\, including the Gallery at Queens College\, New York; Morgana Gallery in Cairo\, Egypt and in private collections in the U.S. and abroad. \nJulia Tova Malakoff: Julia’s mixed media paintings\, inspired by nature and everyday objects are vibrant and uplifting\, telling stories through texture and tone. “Nature encourages me to take a closer look at our world\, bringing to light the subtle and whimsical moments\,” she says. Bold bursts of color push through shaded foliage; vivid imagery from our daily lives is layered against cool and calm. Julia has written children’s picture books and teaches a mixed media art class\, Make Your Mark at the Workhouse Center for the Arts in Lorton. \nJoanne Roberts-Wittauer: Joanne’s earliest creative memories are seeing all the colors of crayons in the Crayola box. “I would scribble and change the colors freely\, exploring so many possibilities on paper\,” she says. 20 years ago\, when her husband began his wine import business\, Joanne started painting as they traveled throughout the United States and Europe. She describes herself as an abstract expressionist painter who looks to artists like Picasso\, Hoffman\, Matisse\, Diebenkorn and Richter for inspiration and motivation. Her work is exhibited in restaurants\, retail stores and other places in the U.S. and abroad. \nDonna Ross: “My absolute happy place is anywhere near water so it’s no surprise I love working in watercolors!”\, Donna says. Her passion for landscapes is the result of a long career in a crazy busy industry and finding beauty and stillness in nature. She returned to focusing on watercolor landscapes during the lockdown. The mixture of water and pigment lets her express the light\, tranquility and texture experienced in nature. She adds\, “It makes me excited when I find my paint mingling and flowing across the paper and see a wind-swept ocean dune. I hope my art takes the viewer to these special places.” \nRuth Sievers: Ruth is a painter\, collage artist and photographer. While she pursued a career in writing and editing\, working for D.C.-area nonprofits and the U.S. Copyright Office\, she has always tried to find time for art. She studied with Joe Shannon at the Corcoran for several years and for many years with Diane Tesler and other Art League instructors. Her favorite subjects are people\, especially friends and family\, and others in public places. Ruth holds a bachelor of science from the University of Maryland\, with a major in journalism. She has a studio with the Columbia Pike Artists in Arlington\, Virginia. \nMelanie Zucker Stanley: Melanie’s parents were a huge influence on her art. Her mother was a singer and painter\, and her father was a musician. “Our home was filled with an ongoing flow of creative vibrancy.\,” she says. To create richness in her art\, Melanie uses hand painted rice papers to help build layers and textures and colors. She also works with water-based paints\, drawing tools and mixed media. If asked what her style is\, she would answer “Bright\, luscious COLOR and TEXTURE!” Melanie is a member of many art organizations and teaches art to children and adults in local galleries and in her home. She has written and published six children’s books. “I enjoy creating art…and inspiring others to find their artistic voice!” \nMarie Georgette Wright. “I paint what I love. The small things that make me happy – a little slice of nature\, an animal\, colors of the sun\, my family – all have found their way onto my canvases.” While working in a stained-glass studio in San Diego\, Marie was introduced to the luminescent power of transparent color and light. She worked with Hudson River Valley artists after moving to the East Coast where she found the joy of transparent watercolor washes. Later she added acrylics and mixed media to her palette\, frequently using bits of tissue and rice papers imprinted with impressions of leaves from her garden. “The colors of my life are a crazy quilt of bits and pieces\, and so it goes with my art.”
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/closing-reception-of-serendipity-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T213018Z
UID:10002082-1705161600-1705161600@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Community Orchestra Tribute to Dr. King
DESCRIPTION:“Annual Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Celebrating Black Excellence”  \nWith music and words specifically chosen for this occasion\, RCO joins the Reston community in a weekend commemoration of the contributions made by this celebrated American\, and his vision of a society free of prejudice and racial division. The program features students from Al Fatih Academy\, Alia Waheed\, and other special guests\, along with overtures by Scott Joplin and Joseph Bologne\, plus songs and spirituals known and loved by Dr. King. \n 
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-community-orchestra-tribute-to-dr-king/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202626Z
UID:10002033-1705314600-1705325400@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:MLK Birthday Celebration Especially for Youth
DESCRIPTION:You may register your school-age child (first to sixth grade) to participate in activities at RCC. Children should be registered in advance. Limited onsite registration will be available on the day of the event and all forms must be completed in their entirety. Children will rotate through a series of activities including a performance\, an age-appropriate video\, and arts and crafts. All activities will be based on the history of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. Lunch will be provided.  \nAges: 6 – 12 years old\nRegistration required: 704750-4A.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/mlk-birthday-celebration-especially-for-youth-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T153351Z
UID:10002034-1706346000-1706356800@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Summer Camp Expo
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your chance to learn about Reston-area summer camps and out-of-school activities – all in one place! Bring the whole family for a fun and informative morning that will feature snacks\, music\, games\, prizes and camp resources. Registration required: 880600-4A. \n• Child Identification and Fingerprinting \n• Fantastic Door Prizes \n• Kids Games and Activities \n• Scholarship Information \n• Summer Employment \n• Experience the Sensory Room \n• Mad Science of DC Cotton Candy Experiment \n• Balloon Artist \nThis event is coordinated by local nonprofit organizations and Fairfax County Government agencies in support of the Reston Opportunity Neighborhood program and is hosted by Reston Community Center. 
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-summer-camp-expo-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20241115T140014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T141501Z
UID:10002539-1706745600-1709251199@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Diva Central Dress Drive
DESCRIPTION:Donations are tax-deductible and may be dropped off at RCC Hunters Woods or RCC Lake Anne from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.\, Monday – Saturday; 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. All donations are appreciated; however\, we ask that donations are in good condition\, no more than five years old (circa 2020) and dry cleaned before they are donated. If dry cleaning is not possible\, please inform us at the time of drop-off. Dress donations will benefit students in Reston and other communities. \nDrop off donations (circa 2020 or newer\, in good condition and dry cleaned) to RCC Lake Anne or RCC Hunters Woods: Formal dresses • Shoes • Jewelry • Shawls • Handbags • Accessories \nClick here for Diva Centra Shopping event.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/diva-central-dress-drive-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Other
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T205849Z
UID:10002131-1706745600-1709251199@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:The Joy of Color Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Painting and photography exhibit from the League of Reston Artists (LRA).
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/the-joy-of-color-exhibit/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T151325Z
UID:10002083-1706745600-1709251199@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Diva Central Dress Drive
DESCRIPTION:Donations are tax-deductible and may be dropped off at RCC Hunters Woods or RCC Lake Anne from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.\, Monday – Saturday; 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. All donations are appreciated; however\, we ask that donations are in good condition\, no more than five years old (circa 2019) and dry cleaned before they are donated. If dry cleaning is not possible\, please inform us at the time of drop-off. Dress donations will benefit students in Reston and other communities.  \nDrop off donations (circa 2019 or newer\, in good condition and dry cleaned) to RCC Lake Anne or RCC Hunters Woods:\nFormal dresses • Shoes • Jewelry • Shawls • Handbags • Accessories \nClick here for Diva Centra Shopping event.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/diva-central-dress-drive/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Other
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20240130T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T212030Z
UID:10002158-1707762600-1707762600@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Community Relations Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Residents and employees of Reston are invited to enjoy an evening of building community through hospitality and conversation as we shape the future of RCC’s facilities. RSVP by February 9: RCCContact@fairfaxcounty.gov \nA light dinner will be provided. A monitored study room will be available for children\, registration is required.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/community-relations-meeting/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Other
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T201740Z
UID:10002132-1709251200-1711929599@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Youth Art Month Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Art from Langston Hughes Middle School and South Lakes High School students. 
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/youth-art-month-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T183314Z
UID:10002036-1709370000-1709380800@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Spring Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Searching for small appliances\, books\, jewelry\, clothing\, tools or toys? This is the place to be to support your neighbors – and our environment – by finding hidden gems to take home and enjoy rather than sending them to the nearest landfill.  \nRegister to be a seller:\n(18 years and older)\n$15 (R)/$12 (R55+)/$20 (NR) • 980038-4A \nDo you have old toys and books cluttering your home? Recycle and make money! The event runs from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vendors may arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. to set up tables\, which measure 6’ x 3’ each. Please note that at-home businesses\, edible items and live animals cannot be brought to or sold at the flea market. Requests for donations of any kind from any table vendor are strictly prohibited. 
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/spring-flea-market-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114159
CREATED:20231115T140043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T170329Z
UID:10002098-1710691200-1710691200@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Community Orchestra: Get London on the Horn
DESCRIPTION:The March concert\, Get London on the Horn\, will be conducted by John Murton and will showcase works from the 16th to the 20th centuries that all share a link to London. Eric Moore\, Principal Horn of Fairfax Symphony Orchestra\, will join the orchestra for a new American horn concerto. \nHandel – Water Music\nActor – Concerto for Horn and Orchestra\nColeridge- Taylor – Ballade for Orchestra\nBritten – Five Courtly Dances from “Gloriana”\nDelibes – Ballet Suite from “Sylvia \nProgram subject to change.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-community-orchestra-get-london-on-the-horn/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240222T192412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T192449Z
UID:10002161-1711209600-1711209600@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:The Reston Chorale: Everlasting Love
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a moment of music being made this year by The Reston Chorale. Join your friends and neighbors\, bring the family and savor the musical feast.  \nRelive the romance and wonderful memories with timeless love songs from days gone by\, from the Beatles to Broadway.  \nTickets are available at the CenterStage Box Office and online.  \nClick here for the 7:00 p.m. show
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/the-reston-chorale-everlasting-love-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20231115T140054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T192524Z
UID:10002117-1711220400-1711220400@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:The Reston Chorale: Everlasting Love
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a moment of music being made this year by The Reston Chorale. Join your friends and neighbors\, bring the family and savor the musical feast.  \nRelive the romance and wonderful memories with timeless love songs from days gone by\, from the Beatles to Broadway.  \nTickets are available at the CenterStage Box Office and online.  \nClick here for the 4:00 p.m. show
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/the-reston-chorale-everlasting-love/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/chorale2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20231115T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T200040Z
UID:10002133-1711929600-1714521599@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Young at Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Art from artists 55 years and older. \nReception: Thursday\, April 11
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/young-at-art-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20231115T140044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172930Z
UID:10002135-1712838600-1712844000@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Young at Art Reception
DESCRIPTION:Art from artists 55 years and older.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/young-at-art-reception/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20231115T140022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T205241Z
UID:10002045-1713002400-1713009600@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Green Reston
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the plaza in front of RCC Hunters Woods for a fun and eco-friendly family event to mark Earth Day. Local organizations will be onsite to provide information on resources\, programs and services. \nFamilies may also take part in Green Reston in their neighborhoods. Participate in the Green Reston Scavenger Hunt anytime between April 1 – 15. Explore nature and take pictures along the way. Use hashtag #GreenReston in social media platforms (make sure your account in set to public view). \nNot on social media? Email pictures to LaTanja.Snelling@fairfaxcounty.gov. The family with the best picture will win a prize!
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/green-reston-2/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240411T202244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T202244Z
UID:10002363-1714521600-1717113599@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Retrospective Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:A Collection of Artworks by Patricia Macintyre \nReston\, VA. On New Year’s Eve in 1986\, Pat Macintyre founded the Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS) on historic Lake Anne Plaza. It has been a thriving enclave for visual artists to work and display their art ever since. “Retrospective” is an impressive collection of works created throughout her artistic career. \nFor more than thirty years Pat has been involved in the local arts community as a founder and board member of several Herndon and Reston organizations: the Council for the Arts of Herndon (Art in Public Places)\, League of Reston Artists\, Herndon Old Town Gallery\, Reston Historic Trust\, and the Arts Alliance. She has been the Art Resource teacher for many years at Reston Children’s Center. Her Saturday workshops at RAGS for children are educational and fun. \nPat produced and acted in Reston Television Theatre’s Shenandoah Night Train and Ken Ludwig’s The Prodigal. Her work is honored in Embassy collections of the nations that helped in return of US citizens during the Iran Hostage Affair. She assisted with the Korean War Veterans Memorial\, has works displayed at the Congressional Gala\, toured the US as a fundraiser and exhibited at Presidential groundbreaking ceremonies and dedications. \nView this exhibit of historic places and stunning art of all sizes from Pat Macintyre’s life as an artist during May.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/retrospective-exhibit/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20231128T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T132155Z
UID:10002047-1714824000-1714831200@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Water Safety Day
DESCRIPTION:May is National Water Safety month. Reston Community Center and community partners will be hosting Reston Water Safety Day. This event is intended for people of all ages to learn about the importance of safe water activities and play throughout the summer. This family event will include an interactive water safety presentation\, information booths\, demonstrations\, kid-friendly activities and more. \nThis event is coordinated by local nonprofit organizations and Fairfax County Government agencies in support of the Reston Opportunity Neighborhood program. It is hosted by Reston Community Center. \nWATER SAFETY DAY FEATURES:  \n\nSafety Skill Stations\nLearn life skills such as CPR\, first aid and life jacket tips at safety skill stations.\nGame Time!\nParticipate in outdoor family games and activities and earn a chance to win prizes!\nWhales Tales\nAn interactive\, 20 minute presentation with fun activities designed to make water safety practices easy to learn. Presentations will be held at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nFree Swim Lessons\nLearn about opportunities to receive free swim lessons for children under the age of 18.\nFree Family Swim\nBe sure to bring your swimsuits and towels for free family swim at RCC’s Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nFace painting\, light refreshments and more!
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-water-safety-day/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20231115T140043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T201905Z
UID:10002099-1716048000-1716048000@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Community Orchestra: Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Reston Community Orchestra has musically enhanced the cultural life of our unique community since 1988. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy diverse symphonic music and overall good times! This series of educational and enjoyable programs is presented in the friendly environment of the RCC at Hunters Woods. \nConnections\, the RCO season finale concert\, will be conducted by Dietrich Paredes Baralt and will connect pieces by Mozart\, Beethoven\, and Haydn\, while keeping the tradition of featuring talented youth among us. This year the concert will feature Joey Hsieh\, a National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Cellist. \nMozart – Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro”\nHaydn – Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major\nBeethoven – Symphony No. 2 \nProgram subject to change. \nThe Reston Community Orchestra is supported in part by ArtsFairfax and the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, plus corporate and individual patrons. 
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-community-orchestra-connections/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240415T130026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T152707Z
UID:10002188-1717200000-1719619199@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Mostly Windows Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:A Photo Exhibit by Reggie Forster\, Shan Huang\, and Dena Porter\nReception: June 1\, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Room 5 \n  \nReggie Forster. As a teenager\, Reggie was intrigued by the gorgeous color landscape slide images his Uncle Teddy presented after family trips. He wondered about the processes needed to create such beauty\, ached to be able to afford an SLR camera\, and hoped that one day he’d show his uncle pictures just as beautiful. \nReggie’s first (Ricoh) SLR camera photographed his high school track team and street scenes around New York City. Self-taught\, he most often used B&W film — learning how to develop negatives and print in his Queens\, NY basement washroom. \n“I love the spontaneity of street photography and the way shadows can momentarily transform streets and people. I am also drawn towards seascapes\, landscapes\, and sports car racing — with a nod towards the romantic cinematography of old auto racing and naval (WWII) movies\,” Reggie says. “I’ve participated in workshops at the Maine Media School and with Alison Shaw\, a wonderful New England photojournalist and Fine Arts photographer\, who influences my use of color and separation.” \nReggie has been a member of the Loudoun Photography Club\, the League of Reston Artists\, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center and displays images in local Virginia venues. (IG @rwforster\, www.reggieforsterphotos.com  rwforster@mac.com) \n  \nShan Huang. “I’m an everyday guy who lives in the beautiful state of Virginia. I don’t consider myself a professional photographer as the word ‘photographer’ holds great meaning for me. Instead\, I’m an enthusiastic hobbyist who loves capturing moments through photography\, particularly focusing on nature and wildlife.” \nBecause Shan has always been an outdoor enthusiast and animal lover\, photography seemed a natural fit for \nhis interests. “I enjoy hiking\, stargazing\, birdwatching\, and traveling; our world is vast\, and there’s so much to explore.” He acquired his first DSLR camera about 20 years ago when his son was born to preserve those precious moments of life. While those early “point-and-shoot” photos were good at the time\, his passion for photography at a higher level began about eight years ago. “I sought to improve my skills\, partly because my kids were no longer as willing to pose for me.” \nWhat drives his passion for photography? “In our fast-paced lives\, finding time to take and edit photos offers me much-needed tranquility and solitude. It allows me to find solace and escape from life’s challenges\, if only for a moment.” \nWhat does he gain from this hobby? “Each photo I take is a cherished snapshot of a moment in life that I can carry with me. Each edited picture represents my personal interpretation of that moment\, which I can share with my family and friends. Striving to improve my photography skills gives me a sense of accomplishment and motivation. \nAnd the best part? “I’ve connected with many like-minded individuals who share my passion\, providing endless inspiration\, encouragement\, and camaraderie on this journey.” \n(IG @by_shan\, YouTube @by_shan\, shanhuangphotography@gmail.com) \n  \nDena Porter. Dena’s photography is informed by her career as a sociologist and an education administrator\, especially when using reflections and shadows to capture overlooked moments in everyday urban living. “As an avid adventurer and athlete\, I capture life and light wherever possible!” \nInspired by her father’s love of film photography\, Dena studied photography at Maine Media Workshops (with Alison Shaw)\, the Smithsonian Institution\, and the Cape Cod Arts Association. Her work has been exhibited in Asheville\, North Carolina\, New York City\, and Martha’s Vineyard\, Massachusetts and she has completed commissioned works for patrons along the East Coast. \nHer photos were accepted into the MV Hospital Permanent Art Collection in 2022 and her work has been generously supported by the Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council. Her clients include the Steamship Authority\, Yankee Magazine\, Lululemon\, Martha’s Vineyard Arts & Ideas magazine\, Edible Vineyard and Vineyard Visitor magazines. She is also a freelance photographer for the Martha’s Vineyard Times. (IG @denaporter www.denaporterphotography.com  denaporter7@gmail.com) \nPlease join Reggie\, Shan and Dena on Saturday\, June 1\, noon to 3:00 p.m. in Room 5 at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods for an opening reception.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/mostly-windows-exhibit/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/Dena-Porter.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240520T131840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T132011Z
UID:10002397-1717243200-1717254000@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Mostly Windows Reception
DESCRIPTION:A Photo Exhibit by Reggie Forster\, Shan Huang\, and Dena Porter\nLocation: Reston Community Center Hunters Woods (Room 5) \nReggie Forster. As a teenager\, Reggie was intrigued by the gorgeous color landscape slide images his Uncle Teddy presented after family trips. He wondered about the processes needed to create such beauty\, ached to be able to afford an SLR camera\, and hoped that one day he’d show his uncle pictures just as beautiful. \nReggie’s first (Ricoh) SLR camera photographed his high school track team and street scenes around New York City. Self-taught\, he most often used B&W film — learning how to develop negatives and print in his Queens\, NY basement washroom. \n“I love the spontaneity of street photography and the way shadows can momentarily transform streets and people. I am also drawn towards seascapes\, landscapes\, and sports car racing — with a nod towards the romantic cinematography of old auto racing and naval (WWII) movies\,” Reggie says. “I’ve participated in workshops at the Maine Media School and with Alison Shaw\, a wonderful New England photojournalist and Fine Arts photographer\, who influences my use of color and separation.” \nReggie has been a member of the Loudoun Photography Club\, the League of Reston Artists\, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center and displays images in local Virginia venues. (IG @rwforster\, www.reggieforsterphotos.com  rwforster@mac.com) \n  \nShan Huang. “I’m an everyday guy who lives in the beautiful state of Virginia. I don’t consider myself a professional photographer as the word ‘photographer’ holds great meaning for me. Instead\, I’m an enthusiastic hobbyist who loves capturing moments through photography\, particularly focusing on nature and wildlife.” \nBecause Shan has always been an outdoor enthusiast and animal lover\, photography seemed a natural fit for \nhis interests. “I enjoy hiking\, stargazing\, birdwatching\, and traveling; our world is vast\, and there’s so much to explore.” He acquired his first DSLR camera about 20 years ago when his son was born to preserve those precious moments of life. While those early “point-and-shoot” photos were good at the time\, his passion for photography at a higher level began about eight years ago. “I sought to improve my skills\, partly because my kids were no longer as willing to pose for me.” \nWhat drives his passion for photography? “In our fast-paced lives\, finding time to take and edit photos offers me much-needed tranquility and solitude. It allows me to find solace and escape from life’s challenges\, if only for a moment.” \nWhat does he gain from this hobby? “Each photo I take is a cherished snapshot of a moment in life that I can carry with me. Each edited picture represents my personal interpretation of that moment\, which I can share with my family and friends. Striving to improve my photography skills gives me a sense of accomplishment and motivation. \nAnd the best part? “I’ve connected with many like-minded individuals who share my passion\, providing endless inspiration\, encouragement\, and camaraderie on this journey.” \n(IG @by_shan\, YouTube @by_shan\, shanhuangphotography@gmail.com) \n  \nDena Porter. Dena’s photography is informed by her career as a sociologist and an education administrator\, especially when using reflections and shadows to capture overlooked moments in everyday urban living. “As an avid adventurer and athlete\, I capture life and light wherever possible!” \nInspired by her father’s love of film photography\, Dena studied photography at Maine Media Workshops (with Alison Shaw)\, the Smithsonian Institution\, and the Cape Cod Arts Association. Her work has been exhibited in Asheville\, North Carolina\, New York City\, and Martha’s Vineyard\, Massachusetts and she has completed commissioned works for patrons along the East Coast. \nHer photos were accepted into the MV Hospital Permanent Art Collection in 2022 and her work has been generously supported by the Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council. Her clients include the Steamship Authority\, Yankee Magazine\, Lululemon\, Martha’s Vineyard Arts & Ideas magazine\, Edible Vineyard and Vineyard Visitor magazines. She is also a freelance photographer for the Martha’s Vineyard Times. (IG @denaporter www.denaporterphotography.com  denaporter7@gmail.com) \nPlease join Reggie\, Shan and Dena on Saturday\, June 1\, noon to 3:00 p.m. in Room 5 at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods for an opening reception.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/mostly-windows-reception/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/Shan-Huang.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240415T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T154403Z
UID:10002352-1718985600-1718992800@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Fun Around Town: RCC Hunters Woods
DESCRIPTION:RCC brings recreation to your neighborhood. Activities include arts and crafts\, games\, music\, and more. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance to assure a spot; if space is available\, registration at the door can be done. \nPlease note: In the event of inclement weather\, activities will be canceled and will not be rescheduled. \nThe program is offered in support of the Reston Opportunity Neighborhood program and is sponsored by Reston Community Center.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/fun-around-town-rcc-hunters-woods/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240415T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T153721Z
UID:10002189-1719705600-1723507199@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Each Canvas Has a Story Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Artworks by Nina Joffey\nReception: Sunday\, July 14 • 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nNina Joffey discovered painting unexpectedly. Her friends took her to a sip-and paint event where she immediately fell in love with painting.  An early retirement after many years of work in the Information Technology sector provided the time needed to explore her new passion. \nNina’s painting voyage began in 2017 when she started taking art classes at Reston Community Center and with some well-known artists. She explored art through international painting trips with artists like Christine Lashley\, Adrianne Wyman\, and Walt Bartman.  Painting helped her to discover a new world and a new self. “Art helps to open the eyes on the beauty of the world; notice things you did not notice before and makes you more observant and curious. “ \nIn 2021 Nina had a solo exhibition at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods where she presented more than 100 paintings.  More recently was a solo exhibition at Arts Herndon.  Nina is a member of the League of Reston Artists as well as the Vienna Art Society.  She participates in the League’s “Art in Public Places” where her work is exhibited in public areas like libraries\, community centers\, and hospitals. She regularly exhibits her work in several Vienna and Reston galleries and has received many awards. With the Vienna Art Society she was involved in the project ‘Take a Seat Vienna’ and designed and painted two benches in 2023. These benches were auctioned in November to private and commercial buyers. \nNina is experimenting with media and styles\, but her favorite at this moment is oil in a semi-traditional style. She loves to do portraiture\, as well as to paint nature and cities. Her inspiration comes from travelling\, observing\, and just seeing the beauty in simple things.  This “Every Canvas Has A Story” exhibition is focused on travel impressions and memories.  If you want to see more of her paintings\, please check out her website:  www.ninajoffey.com. \nContact: Nina Joffey: njoffey@gmail.com
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/each-canvas-has-a-story-exhibit/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T114200
CREATED:20240415T130038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T135454Z
UID:10002178-1720467000-1720474200@restoncommunitycenter.com
SUMMARY:Reston Community Orchestra: Summer Readings – Open Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:The Reston Community Orchestra has musically enhanced the cultural lives of our unique community since 1988. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy diverse symphonic music and overall good times! This series of educational and enjoyable programs is presented in the friendly environment of the RCC at Hunters Woods (unless otherwise indicated). \nFor additional information and to register\, visit www.restoncommunityorchestra.org \nThe Reston Community Orchestra is funded in part by ArtsFairfax and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
URL:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/reston-community-orchestra-summer-readings-open-rehearsals-5/
LOCATION:RCC Hunters Woods\, 2310 Colts Neck Rd.\, Reston\, 20191
CATEGORIES:Music/Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://restoncommunitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/REston-community-orch.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR