COMMUNITY

Reston Community Center 2023 Preference Poll

Reston Community Center (RCC) is seeking interested candidates to run for seats on its Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is a nine-member body responsible for oversight of RCC. All residents of Small District 5, ages 18 or older, are eligible to run for appointment to the RCC Board of Governors. Candidates must complete […]

Assisting in Humanitarian Aid: Aseel Makes a Difference

Five years ago, a team of visionary and tech savvy entrepreneurs developed Aseel, a tech-based startup which provides a digital platform, allowing artisans to sell their handcrafted products and provide humanitarian aid to—and from—anywhere in the world. There are also opportunities to fight for the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.  How you can support is divided […]

Empowering Kids to Make a Difference

A new and growing nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia empowers young children and their families to give back to the community.   Throughout the year, including a flagship Summer Volunteer Camp, Kids Give Back engages kids, ages 6-12, in volunteer work, such as preparing meals for the food insecure, making Valentines for senior citizens, filling […]

<strong>15<sup>th</sup> Freezin’ For A Reason Virginia Polar Dip – FINALE</strong>

Saturday, February 11 With “Cold Toes and Warm Hearts” Local Event Benefits the National Charity: Camp Sunshine The wintertime tradition when crowds of spectators and jumpers dressed in crazy costumes converge on Lake Anne Plaza is set for Saturday, February 11, 2023. All are invited to join in the fun of the finale of the 15th Freezin’ for a Reason Virginia […]

Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

Bestselling author Heather McGhee to give Keynote Address Reston Community Center will mark the 38th annual Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration with a lineup of events for community reflection on Dr. King’s legacy. Heather McGhee, a renowned expert on the American economy and author of The New York Times bestseller The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs […]

Reston Community Presents Gifts From The HeART Exhibit & Shopping Event

Proceeds from 24th annual event to benefit Cornerstones Reston Community Center invites the public to the 24th Annual Gifts from the HeART Exhibit and Holiday Gift Shopping Event. The free event will take place on Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at RCC Lake Anne. People can enjoy the artists’ creations on display in the Jo Ann Rose Gallery through January 9, 2023; 3D […]

2022 Turkey Trots

Get out and get active to support a good cause! Kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations and burn some pre-feast calories with a fun run in your community! Turkey trots are usually family-friendly races that sometimes have a charitable element to them. Most of the turkey trots are back to being in person this year, but […]

Three Appointed to RCC Board of Governors

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the request of Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed three Reston residents to the nine-member Reston Community Center Board of Governors: Beverly A. Cosham, Paul D. Thomas and Shane M. Ziegler. All three candidates were appointed for three-year terms. Cosham and Thomas […]