Reston Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Reston VA

30 August, 2021

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RESTON, VA — Want for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Reston. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Reston: Featured Event: Kids Culture Club Rosh Hashanah Celebration When: Monday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Elementary school-age kids and parents are invited to join the Shoreshim Kids Culture Club Zoom meeting, at no cost, on Monday, August 30th, at 5pm as we prepare ourselves for the beginning of a new Jewish year with a Rosh Hashanah celebration. At this meeting, we will guide s... Learn More Featured Event: Kids Culture Club Rosh Hashanah Celebration (Reston Shoreshim) Trip to Nationals Baseball Game When: Monday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Reston Association What: Join RA for an evening outing to Nationals Park to see the Nats play the Philadelphia Phillies. Seats are undercover in section 201. You are welcome to bring food and drink for the bus ride. Fee includes ticket and bus transportation & parking.  5pm - 11pm (game is at 7:05pm)... Learn More Woodshop Intermediate Tools 101 When: Monday, August 30th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Start your woodworking journey with our most approachable power tools. This class is up to 3 hours of fun and learning. While this sign-off course is intended for those with no prior experience and it is a prerequisite to use the "yellow tools" independently at Nova Labs. Tools C... Learn More Barre + Stretch at New Trail Cycling & Strength When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. Where: New Trail Cycling & Strength What: Join Liz at New Trail Cycling & Strength on Tuesday 8/31 at 6 PM for Barre + Stretch! This 50 minute class blends cardio, strength training, flexibility, balance and core conditioning in a total body workout, using small balls, resistance bands, and hand weights. To purcha... Learn More Knives Out: The Joy of a Truly Sharp Knife When: Tuesday, August 31st at 6:30 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Sharp knives are essential tools for every kitchen. They are easier to use, safer, and more precise. Yet many of us neglect our knives. This hands-on class will teach you how to sharpen a knife properly. It will discuss inexpensive tools like whetstones and basic techniques an... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers (FTD Flowers) Ribbon Cutting - New Office! When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Church of the Good Shepherd What: Non-profit SPARC Opening New Office at Good Shepherd Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Talent Show on Wednesday, Sept. 1 from Noon to 2 p.m. Specially Adapted Resource Clubs (SPARC), a non-profit that provides day programs for adults with disabilities, opens its new administrative o... Learn More Engage Nepal - Art Show to Support Covid Crisis Relief in Nepal When: Wednesday, September 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston Art Gallery & Studios What: U.S. Ambassador (ret.) Scott DeLisi and his organization, Engage Nepal, present a two-day show and sale of more than 50 original paintings donated by artists of Uganda and Nepal to raise funds for Covid Crisis Relief efforts in Nepal, which has been devastated by the pandemic.... Learn More Engage Nepal - Art Show to Support Covid Crisis Relief in Nepal When: Thursday, September 2nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston Art Gallery & Studios What: U.S. Ambassador (ret.) Scott DeLisi and his organization, Engage Nepal, present a two-day show and sale of more than 50 original paintings donated by artists of Uganda and Nepal to raise funds for Covid Crisis Relief efforts in Nepal, which has been devastated by the pandemic.... Learn More Intro to Basic Electronic Circuits When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Learn basic electronics concepts through TinkerCAD Circuits' amazing electronics simulator. Build and experiment with electronic circuits in this visually accurate and functional simulator designed for easy use.  No components to buy, no soldering.  With TinkerCAD you can lear... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) Featured Event: Middle Eastern Food Festival When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8501 Lewinsville Rd What: Holy Transfiguration Church Hosts 28th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival on Labor Day Weekend:  Sept. 4 & 5 Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church will host its 28th annual Middle Eastern Food Festival, September 4 & 5, on the church grounds -- 8501 Lewin... Learn More "Illuminations" by Rosemarie Forsythe When: Saturday, September 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Reston Art Gallery & Studios What: See Rosemarie Forsythe's mixed-media works, conveying symbols and math/science equations in a style reminiscent of Byzantine icons or early Renaissance paintings, all influenced by her life abroad, nature, and the power of ideas. Open on weekends, 10am – 5 pm Saturday, 12pm – ... Learn More Free Community Class with New Trail Cycling & Strength and Athleta at the RTC Pavilion When: Sunday, September 5th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Reston Town Center What: New Trail Cycling & Strength is taking over the Reston Town Center pavilion on Sunday 9/5 for FREE classes with Athleta! We'll have a 45-minute ride at 930am while also hosting a 45-minute strength workout at the same time! Sign up for either one via the links found at htt... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Reston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.