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<b>Thursday/June 5</b>
Children’s Show. Kid Comic Magic will be at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 11-11:30 a.m. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
Senior Cinema at 10 a.m. at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. The movie will be "Hairspray." Call 703-435-6800, Ext. 2109.
Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish at the Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7 p.m. Adults. No registration is required. Call 703-689-2700.
Girls Read. All-female book discussion at Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7:15 p.m. Ask for title. Age 8 and up. Call 703-689-2700.
<b>Friday/June 6</b>
Curl Gala. Local Author and Stylist Nicole Siri will be hosting a complimentary "Curl Gala" for women with curly hair from 8-9:30 p.m. at: Salon Nordine and Day Spa, 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston. The curl Gala will be a night of beautiful curly hair fashions and education work shop. Siri will also teach a few looks from her book and have an open discussion about curly hair. The Gala will help raise money for "Locks of Love" an organization that provides wigs for children who do to illness, have lost their hair. There will be a $20 entry fee. Call Nicole at:571-215-5970 to reserve a spot .
Hot Tub Movie. RA invites all those who enjoy the late night adult swim hours to stay for a free movie by the hot tub at North Shore Pool, 11515 North Shore Drive, Reston. Come relax, enjoy a Luau atmosphere and the movie and refreshments. Movie titles will be advertised at event locations or call 703-435-6577.
<b>Saturday/June 7</b>
Dance. "Dance With Me!" Ballroom Dance Studio, 251 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, is hosting a "Salsa Party." A Beginner Class from 7-8 p.m. and dancing - Salsa, Rueda, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha music - to follow until 12 a.m. Cost: $15 at the door or go to http://salsa.meetup.com/187/calendar/7836143/ and RSVP. $12 per person. Everyone is welcome.
Bird Count. Join staff and volunteers for a half day annual breeding bird count throughout Reston’s natural areas from 6:45 a.m. – Noon. Meet local bird experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while obtaining important information to help our feather friends. To volunteer contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer coordinator, at 703-435-7986 or email habrock@reston.org.
Hair Show. Salon Chakra will present a hair show at the Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 12 p.m. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
Reston Lake Cleanup. Join fellow boaters and lake enthusiasts from 9 a.m. – Noon for the 2nd Annual Lake Cleanup. Looking for volunteers to get on their boats and to walk the shorelines of Lake Audubon, Lake Thoreau and Lake Anne. To volunteer contact Ha Brock, RA volunteer voordinator at 703-435-7986 or email habrock@reston.org. For meeting locations or more information go to www.reston.org.
Concerts on the Town. Reston Concerts on the Town is a free series that takes place at the Reston Town Center Pavilion every Saturday from 7:30 – 10 p.m., rain or shine. Music lovers of all ages are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to the concerts each week and come ready to have a swingin’ good time. Call the concert hotline: 703-912-4062. Beatlemania Now! will perform this week.
Relay for Life. The 2008 relay for life will run. The opening ceremonies will be at 5 p.m. at Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Street, Herndon.
<b>Sunday/June 8</b>
Tour de Cure. The Reston Tour de Cure is a cycling event that allows both the avid and recreational cyclist to raise money for diabetes research, advocacy and educational programs. The Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, and starts off at the Reston Town Center and travels on the W&OD Trail throughout Loudoun County from 6 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. with a Tour de Tots at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.diabetes.org/tour.
<b>Monday/June 9</b>
Herndon Women's Club Installation and Banquet, 6 p.m. at Hidden Creek Country Club, 1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston. Call 703-437-3647.
Mother Goose Time. Interactive story time session for children at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 10:30 a.m. Call 703-437-8855. Birth-23 months with adult.
<b>Tuesday/June 10</b>
Children’s Show. Rainbow the Clown will be at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 11-11:30 a.m. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
Summer Reading Program Volunteer Pizza Party. Find out about volunteering at the library this summer at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 5:30 p.m. Free pizza. Age 12-18. Call 703-437-8855.
<b>Wednesday/June 11</b>
Preschool Storytime at Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 10:15 a.m. Age 2-3 with adult. Call 703-689-2700.
Book Discussion. "Family Linen" by Lee Smith will be discussed at Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 10:30 a.m. Adults. No registration is required. Call 703-689-2700.
<b>Thursday/June 12</b>
Take a Break Concert. The Fabulettes, a 1960s-style girl group, will perform at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, from 7-9 p.m. Free. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
Children’s Show. Sea Shanty Jack will be at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 11-11:30 a.m. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
Bluebirds. Watch a slide show presentation to learn all about these creatures and why they need help at Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, Reston. Build a blue bird box and learn tips and techniques for maintaining it, 7-8 p.m. Cost is $13/RA members, $18/non-members. Call 703-435-6530 or visist www.reston.org.
Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.
Baby Signs. Come meet Beebo the Baby Signs Bear, hear stories, and learn some simple signs at Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 10:30 a.m. Age 12-18. Call 703-437-8855. Age 6-24 months with adult. Call 703-437-8855.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish at the Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7 p.m. Adults. No registration is required. Call 703-689-2700.
Friends' Book Discussion at Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7:30 p.m. Ask for title. Adults. No registration is required. Call 703-689-2700.
<b>Friday/June 13</b>
Friday Night Live will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Dr. Fu and Seven From Sunday will perform. Call 703-481-6133.
<b>Saturday/June 14</b>
Dairy Day. Celebrate National Dairy Month at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Milk cows and goats, and taste different types of dairy products. Churn butter, enjoy hands-on farm activities and see other farm demonstrations. The cost is $4 per person. Call 703-437-9101.
Happy Father's Day. Stories, activities, and a craft, 11 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call 703-437-8855. Age 2-5 with adult.
<b>Sunday/June 15</b>
Acoustic Jam. Bring an instrument or come by to enjoy this free drop-in session at the Frying Pan Country Store, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 703-437-9101.
<b>Monday/June 16</b>
Reston Presents. Reston Presents is a monthly lecture and presentation series that highlights the talents of local residents at the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston from 7-9 p.m. Topics include anything from cooking demonstrations to stories from war veterans and book signings with local authors. No registration required. To learn about future programs, or to volunteer to be a presenter contact 703-390-6157.
<b>Tuesday/June 17</b>
Spring Lunchtime Picnic for the Town of Herndon Employees will be from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Bready Park, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.
Family Dive-In Movie. Come join other families for free pool side movies at Glade Pool, 11550 Glade Drive, Reston, 8:30 p.m. There will be popcorn and drinks, but don’t forget a float. Movie titles will be advertised at the event locations. Call 703-435-6577.
Children’s Show. Peter McCory One-Man Band will be at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 11-11:30 a.m. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
<b>Wednesday/June 18</b>
Senior Social. Meet friends and find out more about what is going on in the community in at the Herndon Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Call 703-435-6577.
Teddy Bear Picnic. Bear lovers are invited to a bearific morning, which includes bear stories, games, and fun at North Hills Picnic Pavilion, 1325 North Village Road, Reston. Bring a picnic lunch and a favorite teddy bear. Earl the Squirrel will be on hand to have pictures taken with him. Reservations requested. Call 703-435-6530 to register. Cost is $3/members and $6/non-members.
American Wildlife. Meet and learn about live animals from the backyard and beyond with Animal Ambassadors at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 10:30 a.m. Call 703-437-8855. Age 6-12.
<b>Thursday/June 19</b>
Senior Cinema at 10 a.m. at the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave
Herndon. The movie will be "Casablanca." Call 703-435-6800, Ext. 2109.
Farmers' Market from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.
Dance Under the Stars. Dance the night away at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St., Reston, with conductor, Doc Scantlin, and his live Imperial Palms Orchestra from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for seniors. Call 703-435-6577 for tickets.
Summer Reading Kickoff with Somos el Mar. Listen to music from around the world and sign up for the Summer Reading Program at 3 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Call 703-437-8855. All ages. No registration is required.
Creatures Great and Small presented by Rainbow Puppets. A musical review of animal songs and stories at the Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Call 703-689-2700. All ages.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish at the Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 7 p.m. Adults. No registration is required. Call 703-689-2700.
Guys Read. All-male book discussion at the Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston at 7:15 p.m. Call 703-689-2700. Ask for title. Age 8 & up.
Take a Break Concert. Sol Y Rumba a Latin group will perform at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston from 7-9 p.m. Free. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
Children’s Show. Malcolm the Magician will be at Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, 11-11:30 a.m. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.
<b>Friday/June 20</b>
Friday Night Live will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Crowded Streets and 8 Track Jones will perform. Call 703-481-6133.