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Reston — Deadline Jan. 5, 2018

2018 Fine Art Photography Competition. Fine Art Photography of any subject is welcome; there is no required theme for entries. Call 703-956-9560 or visit www.artspaceherndon.com for more.

Friday/Jan. 5

Open Mic Poetry Night. 7-9 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Featured members of the Poetry Society of Virginia will be present to share their poetry. An open mic will follow, allowing for anyone attending to have a moment on stage. This event is free and open to the public Visit www.artspaceherndon.org/‎ for more.

Saturday/Jan. 6

Meet the Author. 2-6 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Eileen Curtis recently retired after serving as the Dulles Chamber of Commerce President and CEO for 23 years. She discusses her book “Chamber Tales: A Memoir of Commerce.” Visit www.artspaceherndon.org/‎ for more.

Pop Up Tea Shop. 2-6 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Sip Elden Street Tea and enjoy a variety of locally made snacks and pastries while enjoying the latest art installations in the gallery. Visit www.artspaceherndon.org/‎ for more.

Sunday/Jan. 7

Book Store Anniversary. 1-4 p.m. at Reston Used Books, 1623 Washington Plaza N. Open house to celebrate 40 years of being in business. Call 703-435-9772 for more.

Monday/Jan. 8

Yoga Storytime with Little Twisters. 10:30 a.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Read a classic children's book, then act it out using yoga moves and poses. Cosponsored by the Friends of Reston Library. Age 3-5 with adult. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Tuesday/Jan. 9

Baby Lapsit. 7 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Enjoy nursery rhymes and songs while building early literacy skills for the child. Birth-11 months with adult. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Thursday/Jan. 11

Yoga at the Library. 7 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Local yoga instructor Madhavi Rao will lead this yoga session. Water provided. Bring a mat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Saturday/Jan. 13

Musical Commemorative. 3-4 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Reston Community Orchestra celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through symphonic works, spirituals, and songs inspired by his legacy. Featured performers will include students from Al Fatih Academy, the Men's Chorus of Martin Luther King Christian Church of Reston, song stylist Beverly Cosham and Bryan Jackson. Visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org for more

Monday/Jan. 15

Social Justice Advocate Speech. noon at at Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Tamika D. Mallory keynote address is at noon, followed by a community lunch. $5 for Reston residents and employees, and $10 for all others. Visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com or call 703-476-4500.

Tuesday/Jan. 16

Sam’s Book Club. 7 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Join former library director Sam Clay as he leads a book discussion. January's title is “God Bless the Child” by Toni Morrison. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Thursday/Jan. 18

Yoga Storytime with Little Twisters. 10:30 a.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Read a classic children's book, then act it out using yoga moves and poses. Cosponsored by the Friends of Reston Library. Age 3-5 with adult. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Community Food Packing. 10-11:30 a.m. at Dominion Energy, 3072 Centreville Road, Herndon. Assistance League of Northern Virginia will hold its next monthly Weekend Food for Kids packing. For further information contact Lynn Barron: LynnieB517@verizon.net or visit www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.

Friday/Jan. 19

Improv-Extravaganza. 7-9 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. For one-night-only, The Alden’s (the) Unruly Theatre Project and Loudoun County High School’s Improvasaurus will bring their signature improv styles to ArtSpace Herndon. Suggested Donation of $10. Visit www.artspaceherndon.org/‎ for more.

Saturday/Jan. 20

French Cooking Class. 10 a.m.-noon at Mon Ami Gabi, 11950 Democracy Drive. Join Chef Phil Frederick and learn to prepare wild mushroom tartare with cheese toast, Merquez burger with cream cheese spread and hand-cut frites, and malted chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Recipe booklet included. $55 per person. Call 703-707-0233 or visit monamigabi.com/news.

Meet the Tattoo Artist. 7-9 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Meet Gilda Acosta and explore getting a tattoo. Her work will be on display Jan. 9-Feb. 10. Visit www.artspaceherndon.org/‎ for more.

Flower Photography Expert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Room 6 at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road. The Reston Photographic Society invites photography enthusiasts to attend Patty Hankins’ presentation on how to take fabulous photographs of flowers, both in the garden and in the wild. Hankins is the author of “Wildflower Meditations: A Gift for the Spirit” and BeautifulFlowerPictures.com. Visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org for more.

Wednesday/Jan. 24

Red Cross Blood Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Meet Me at the Movies. 10 a.m. at at Bow Tie Cinemas, Reston Town Center, 11940 Market St. Reston Association presents “LBJ.” Refreshments and door prizes provided prior to movie. Free to 55+. Email Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577.

Thursday/Jan. 25

Dollars and Sense. 7 p.m. at Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive. Monthly group discussion focuses on business leaders and markets. The discussion will focus on "Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World" by Michael Lewis. Call 703-689-2700 for more.

Saturday/Jan. 27

Post-Rock, Jazz Band . 7-9 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. Featuring the Touch Combo band where pop, blues, and folk meld with classic melodies and rhythmic innovation. Visit www.artspaceherndon.org/‎ for more.

Saturday/Feb. 10

Meet the Artists. 3-4 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Members of the League of Reston Artists display paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs and two-dimensional works suitable for wall hangings. Visit www.leagueofrestonartists.org for more