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<b>Wednesday/Feb. 17</b>
Herndon Community Center Preschool Open House and Registration. 2-4 p.m. at Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. The Herndon Community Center Preschool will host an open house and registration will be taken on a first-come first-served basis for the 2010-2011 school year. The preschool is a state licensed program for children ages 3-5. Ann Hoy, 703-435-6800, ext. 2119.
<b>Thursday/Feb. 18</b>
Update on the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Reston, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Sam Carnaggio, P.E., Project Manager, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, will share details on what's happening in the construction and the next steps for both Phases 1 and 2. info@committeefordulles.org.
The Greater Reston Newcomers and Neighbors Club. 10 a.m. in St. John Neumann Church, 11900 Lawyers Road,
Reston. Program and refreshments. Contact Virginia at 703-437-6866.
<b>Friday/Feb. 19</b>
Republican Club of Greater Reston Eighth Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. 6:30 p.m. at the Hidden Creek Country Club, 1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston. Speaker, George Allen, former governor of Virginia. $55 per person. 703-742-0149 or 703-406-9740.
Interjurisdictional Meeting with Loudoun and Fairfax Counties and the Town of Herndon. 1:30 p.m. at Mary Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St., Herndon. Elected officials from the Town of Herndon and the Counties of Loudoun and Fairfax will meet to discuss future planning efforts in the Route 28/Dulles Toll Road area. 703-435-6804 or www.herndon-va.gov.
<b>Monday/Feb. 22</b>
Weekly classes in Chen tai chi. Beginners class every Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Jow Ga Shaolin Institute, 600-D Carlisle Drive, Herndon. First class free. All levels and ages welcome. truetaichi.com or 703-801-0064.
NARFE Dulles Chapter 1241 Luncheon Meeting. 11:30 a.m. at Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St., Herndon. Retirement Options for those who are retired or are still employed will be presented by Karen Carter, Marketing Counselor for The Village at Orchard Ridge, Winchester. 703-435-3523.
<b>Monday/March 29</b>
Weekly classes in Chen tai chi. Beginners class every Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Jow Ga Shaolin Institute, 600-D Carlisle Drive, Herndon. First class free. All levels and ages welcome. truetaichi.com or 703-801-0064.