<lst>To have community events listed free in the Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, fax to 703-917-0991, or e-mail to herndon@connectionnewspapers.com.. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Questions? Call Michael O'Connell at 703-917-6449.
<cal1>Thursday/July 4
<cal2>The T-Birds performs 50's and 60's Classics 7-9 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Reston Association July 4th Celebration. Come to the pool and enjoy the festivities before the fireworks. Enjoy music provided by a DJ, pool games, prizes and a moon bounce. Food will be available for purchase from local food vendors. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lake Newport Pool, 11601 Lake Newport Road. Free. To register, please call 703-435-6530.
Country Singer Katy Benko will perform at the 4th of July Celebration in her hometown of Herndon. Benko and her band will perform before the fireworks at Herndon High School. Visit Benko's web site, www.katysings.com for more information on upcoming shows, and more.
<cal1>Friday/July 5
<cal2>Friday Night Live: Kelly Bell and Michael Sheppard Group. Phat blues, original pop rock. 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the Town Green in Herndon. For changes in the event schedule, call the Events Hot line at 703-481-6133.
Personalized Internet Tutoring. Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Adults. To make an appointment call 703-437-8855.
<cal1>Saturday/July 6
<cal2>The Navy Band Commodores performs Big Band Jazz 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center.
Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market.
Learn to Canoe on Lake Audubon. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This one-day, American Canoe Association course emphasizes canoe safety, enjoyment and skill development. It will be conducted on Lake Audubon by an ACA Certified Instructor. No prior experience is required. Students will wear properly fitted and adjusted lifejackets and they will learn appropriate land-based, boat-assisted, and self-rescue techniques. An equipment fee of $15 per person will be paid to the instructor if you do not have your own boat. Call Mike Aronoff at 703-264-8911 or e-mail him at mikearonoff@aol.com to reserve equipment or learn more about this program. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. RCC's canoeing course is for people age 12 and older. The class fee is $35 for people who live or work in Reston and $60 for all others. For more information, call 703-476-4500.
A free artists' reception for mother and son artists Sandra and Jaimie Delzell and Apophia and Silas Munro will take place from 2-4 p.m. at Lake Anne's Jo Ann Rose Gallery. For more information, call the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne at 703-689-3550.
Chelle Fulk, local violinist, will play classical, Celtic, and more at the Farmers Market, Lake Anne Plaza, North Shore Drive, Reston, weather permitting. The Farmers Market operates from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free.
<cal1>Monday/July 8
<cal2>Opening reception for Very Cool Water Photographs by C.A. Veatch 5-7 p.m. at the Market St. Bar and Grill, Hyatt Hotel, Reston. Show runs from July 1-Oct. 7.
Summer of Service. Two-week day camp sessions at Reston YMCA. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Theme from July 8 to July 19 is "My Brother's Keeper." Help to make a difference in the lives of people living and working in your community. Call 703-742-8800 for more details.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 9
<cal2>White House press legend Helen Thomas speaks at the CenterStage in Reston at 8 p.m. Free admission, but tickets must be reserved. The CenterStage is located at 2310 Colts Neck Road in Reston. For directions or more information, call 703-476-4500. Tickets may be picked up at the Reston Community Center in Hunters Woods beginning Tuesday, June 25.
Malcolm, the Wacky Magician. 11-11:30 a.m. Location: in front of the Reston Museum at Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. This children’s show is presented by Lake Anne Merchants.
First Steps With The Computer. This course teaches seniors how to operate a computer, how to properly use the mouse and how the different computer parts function. The one-session class will be given from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register either in person or by faxing a completed Reston Community Center Registration form to 703-476-8617. The Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, is located in the lower level of the Hunters Woods Shopping Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston.
RCC's Senior Academy Biking Challenge. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617. Bring a bike, a helmet and a water bottle. $30 for Reston residents and $45 for non-residents. Bike rental: $20. Helmet rental: $3. Rental payments due on the day of the trip. For further information contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 10
<cal2>The World on a String. Get tied up in a variety of activities using common, everyday string. Ages 6-12. 10:30 a.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call to register 703-437-8855.
Windows I. This class teaches seniors the basics of the Windows Operating System. This one-session class will be held from 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. A follow-up course Windows II presented on Wednesday, June 19; Thursday, July 11, or Wednesday, Aug. 7. Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC registration form to 703-476-8617. Classes are $12 for Reston seniors and $20 for all others. The Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, is located in the lower level of the Hunters Woods Shopping Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston.
The Reston Photographic Society hosts a reception for its Annual Judged Photography Exhibition at the United States Geological Survey headquarters. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Family Dive-In Movies presented by the Reston Association. 8:30-11 p.m. at Hunters Woods Pool, 2501 Reston Parkway. Bring a float and enjoy poolside movies. Popcorn and drinks provided. Movie titles will be advertised at the pool one week prior to the event. Free.
Join a discussion of the new tax law and how it can affect your education savings, retirement savings, and estate planning strategies. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1600 Tysons Blvd., Suite 150 McLean. Cost is free and is led by T. Rowe Price. Call 703-873-1250 for reservations.
A Free Homeownership seminar will take place at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn about home-buying options, the advantages of homeownership, qualifying and applying for a loan and how to establish or restore credit. The Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center is located at 1086 Elden St. For more information, call 703-435-3182. Limited space.
<cal1>Thursday/July 11
<cal2>Tall Stories. Giraffe stories, activities and a craft. Ages 2-3, with an adult. 10:30 a.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call to register 703-437-8855.
Tall Stories. Giraffe stories, activities and a craft. Ages 3-5. 2 p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call to register 703-437-8855.
Oasis (not the band from England!) performs Reggae and Island Beat 7-9 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Sing a long with Brooksie. 11-11:30 a.m. Location: in front of the Reston Museum at Lake Anne Plaza, Reston. This children’s show is presented by Lake Anne Merchants.
Windows II. This class teaches seniors how to file and how to organize their Windows Operating System efficiently. This one-session class will take place from 10:30 am - 1 p.m. Classes are $12 for Reston seniors and $20 for all others. Register either in person or by faxing a completed Reston Community Center Registration form to 703-476-8617. The Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, is located in the lower level of the Hunters Woods Shopping Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston.
Herndon Summer Concert Series featuring October Skies 7:30-10 p.m. at Herndon Town Green. Presented by Herndon Parks and Recreation. Free.
<cal1>Friday/July 12
<cal2>Shine on Children. Richard Shine presents nursery rhymes and music. Tapes and CDs will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. Ages birth-5. 10:30 a.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. To register call 703-437-8855.
Personalized Internet Tutoring. Learn how to use the Web or increase your skills. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Adults. Call for appointment 703-437-8855.
Seniors Bowling Bliss. Join Reston Community Center seniors on the second Friday of each month on a bowling excursion to Bowl America in nearby Herndon. The cost of the session is $7 for Reston seniors and $11 for all others. Cost includes transportation, three rounds of bowling and shoe rental. Lanes assigned to groups of three-to-four people on the day of the event. 8:45 a.m. pickup at the Lake Anne Fellowship House and at 9 a.m. at RCC Hunters Woods. This activity is for persons age 55 and older Register either in person or by faxing a completed RCC Registration form to 703-476-8617.
Friday Night Live: BrianJack.com and One Stop. Modern and classic rock covers. 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the Town Green in Herndon. For changes in the event schedule, call the Events Hot line at 703-481-6133.
Owl Prowl. 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Walker Nature Education Center, 11450 Glade Drive Enjoy nighttime walk in search for owls with Lois Napier. Listen for sounds of owl calls and try to spot an owl. Bring flashlight. Reservations required by July 9. $3/Reston Association members; $6/non-members. 703-435-6530.
<cal1>Saturday/July 13
<cal2>Tropical Ensemble, a Trinidad steel drum band, and Jambulay, which specializes in reggae, calypso and Afro-beat, performs 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center.
Hooray! It's Summer! Seasonal stories, activities and a craft. Preschool, Age 3-6. 11 a.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call to register 703-437-8855.