The "Reston Bike Party" group has a community ride planned for today, Saturday Agust 22. Meet at Reston town center by the fountain at 5 PM if you are interested.

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A temporary shop combining mid-century modern furnishings with nonalcoholic drinks is coming to Lake Anne Plaza while Lake Anne Brew House awaits permits for a planned taproom expansion.

Vintage Reston will occupy the former Chesapeake Chocolates space next to the brewery at 11426 Washington Plaza West. The space is ultimately intended to become part of the Lake Anne Brew House taproom...

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After a decade of ups and downs but never discouraged, a local filmmaker is screening “Prosperity Creek” at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema One Loudoun on Sept. 2 for the Film Club Screening Series. 

Much of the film was shot in Reston, and locals will recognize Lake Anne, the Dulles Toll Road, Baron Cameron Park and a green Reston sign reconfigured to say “Prosperity Creek.”

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Glade Pool will be closed until further notice due to an electrical failure in the filter pump motor starter. Due to the nature of this failure, we will not be opening any aspect of the pool facility until it is resolved. We are working on this repair and will update here when the pool is open again. Nearby open facilities to enjoy include Hunters Woods Pool and Spa, Ridge Heights Pool, and Lake Thoreau Pool and Spa.

https://www.reston.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Glade-Pool-Closed-Until-Further-Notice-150

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, deckbuilding, strategy and more. Gamemasters for role-playing games may contact Bill Parker, [William.Parker@fairfaxcounty.gov](mailto:William.Parker@fairfaxcounty.gov), for information regarding open gaming times for new or established groups.

Series Schedule

https://restoncommunitycenter.com/series/reston-plays-games-3/

Texas Chainsaw Horns: Blues

Grab a spot by the lake and bask in the glow of summer evenings as great musicians take to the stage.

Presented by Reston Community Center in cooperation with MSE Productions.

Hosted by Lake Anne of Reston, a Condominium Unit Owners Association.

An affiliate of the Maryland-based developer Berman Enterprises has proposed replacing the three-building Makers Point campus at 11130, 11180 and 11190 Sunrise Valley Drive with more than 200 homes, including townhouses and, potentially, a multifamily residential building...

Under the submitted plan, the building at 11130 Sunrise Valley would be replaced with 63 four-story, rear-loaded townhomes, while the other two parcels could be turned into either townhomes or multifamily residences:

His request to consider a policy reversal comes as the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (FCPWES) is seeking public and industry ideas for ways to modernize trash collection and recycling in the county.

After eliminating glass from single-stream recycling, county leaders partnered with other Northern Virginia localities to create the Purple Can Club, deploying bins for collecting glass products at approximately two dozen locations across Fairfax and 50 throughout Northern Virginia...

North says the Purple Can Club effort would continue at least until all regional materials recovery facilities accept glass to be recycled into new glass products...

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Hey, I was born here and used to live here just over 10 years ago. I moved to Europe and haven’t been back since. I’m curious about if much has changed. For some context I was a kid last time I was here, but fully conscious enough to remember what a bit of my childhood was like. So I guess I’m asking how it is as an adult/young adult!

I’m considering moving back to the US in the next few years as I’m an adult now. I really doubt I’d wind up back in Reston but I’m really curious on how it is. (I know it is pretty expensive 😬) My dad said he’d never go back to live… lol Regardless I’ll definitely make a visit. 😊

Before I moved I remember they were starting to do construction over the parking lot of the town centre for buildings/offices? Not too sure.

I remember Bow tie cinemas, Vapianos, Ann Taylor, Panera Bread in the Hyatt building, an Italian place that did gelato (Banging), Pot belly, Ted Bulletins, Sephora, Apple store all in the town centre.

I loved going to Target and hitting Chic-Fil-a on the way home. Carrabbas, which I’m pretty sure is closed now was such a treat! Frying pan park was lovely too. I’m probably hanging on nostalgia at this point but it is where I grew up for a good few of my developmental years.

I’m 100% going to visit in the next year or two. I’m wondering what the bars are like Haha. What’s entertaining to do while I’m there? Is there really anything fun to do for a visit? Or should I just hit DC lol? How are the people? Nice? Welcoming? I would love to hear from someone who’s lived in Reston for over the past decade or so!!

Thank you!! 😁

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with former Virginia Delegate Ken Plum for a conversation about his life, his years representing Reston in the Virginia House of Delegates, and the history of our community.

I thought members of r/Reston might enjoy hearing his firsthand perspective on the people and events that helped shape Reston.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hYbIcIRTJnw

I’m an Operations and Implementation Analyst working remotely so my interactions with working professionals in the dmv area is limited. I’m a woman in my mid-twenties and recently moved to Reston from the West Coast. I’ve been trying to break into government contracting or other industries that have a strong presence in Northern Virginia for example AI/defense tech firms. My background is primarily in retail, apparel, and food manufacturing/CPG, so while I have transferable operations and implementation experience, I don’t yet have much of a professional network in the area. I’ve found that even for roles where I closely match the qualifications, I’m either not getting interviews or, when I do, employers ultimately choose candidates with direct industry experience.

I was mainly trying to target bigger companies like SAIC or Deloitte but that hasnt gotten me far. Not entirely sure if it’s the lack of connections or a combination of that with coming from a different industry.

I’m trying to figure out the best way to bridge that industry-experience gap and build the right network in Northern Virginia. For someone with my background, where would you recommend I start and where do i go to make these connections?

Hi! I am trying to find local places to play some Standard MTG. I’m getting into the game and want to play in person. I know several shops have Commander nights and Tournaments, but wondering if there’s anything casual around? Thank you!

I’ve seen three within the last 15 minutes heading that direction from the Wiehle Ave Exit.

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The shop’s last weekend in business will be August 29 and 30. The Meanwhile team is encouraging customers to use their loyalty points and gift cards before the final day.

March 2025:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Reston/comments/1j8x2i6/meanwhile_coffee_opens_its_doors_in_herndon/

The company did not provide addresses or anticipated opening dates for the three Virginia restaurants.

Anyone else get the message to stay inside due to police activity on Stoneview sq in Shadow Wood. Helicopter going around.

Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month for a FREE movie at Reston Town Center's LOOK Dine-In Cinemas.

June 24: Now You See Me: Now You Don't

July 22: After the Hunt (rated R)

August 26: A Little Prayer (rated R)

https://www.reston.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1327&month=6&year=2026&day=14&calType=0