Final Friday Concert + $1.1M Settlement + Showcase Of Bands

Herndon VA

24 September, 2021

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Happy Friday, Herndon! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Herndon? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, your weekend weather: Friday: Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 51. Saturday: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 57. Here are the top stories in Herndon today: VA Customs Officials Seize Shipment Of Marijuana Atomizers Worth $131K (Herndon Patch) Clark Construction Delivers 1.1 Million Square Foot Development at the Next Phase of Reston Town Center (The Central Virginian) Herndon Man Agrees To Pay $1.1M Settlement To Avoid Prosecution Over Kickbacks (Herndon Patch) Herndon Students write for the Reston/Herndon Connection | Herndon High School (Herndon High School)Distinguished Citizen Honor Bestowed On Herndon Volunteer By Boy Scout Council (Herndon Patch)Herndon's Friday Concert Series Wraps 2021 Season with Screaming Mönkeys (Herndon Patch)SAT Scores Above Global Average In Fairfax Public Schools (Herndon Patch) 24th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands | Herndon High School (Herndon High School) Civil Air Patrol showcases mission during Herndon open house (Fairfaxtimes.com) FCPD warns of fentanyl-laced narcotics in Fairfax County (Fairfaxtimes.com) Fairfax County teachers demand compensation for teaching kids in quarantine (FOX 5 DC) New Mexican restaurant coming to Ashburn changes direction (theburn.com) George Mason University: Mason Men's And Women's Basketball Schedules Announced (Press Release Desk ) Today's Herndon Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Herndon! This weekend in Herndon: Friday, September 24 Herndon Film Meetup Group (6:00 PM) Saturday, September 25 Thrift Store Closing (10:00 AM) Showcase of Bands (10:00 AM) Herndon Patch Notebook Herndon Police Department: "SSGT Rider practices for the Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Rodeo that is happening now through Saturday in Tyson's. Officers from all across the country are training together to build their skills and develop working relationships among..." (Facebook)Herndon Elementary School PTA: "Looking for a family fun activity this Friday night? Movie night at Brown's Chapel Park - Zootopia starts at 7:15pm. You can even order pizza ahead and have it delivered. Check out all the details below. Also, did we mention it is a FREE..." (Facebook) Herndon Police Department: "The tennis bubble opens on Monday! 🎾 Follow Herndon Parks and Recreation Department for all up to date information on town facilities, parks, and programs. . . Mutts With A Mission" (Facebook) ArtsFairfax: "As we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month,  this week's ArtsFairfax spotlight celebrating the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people in Fairfax County goes to, Begoña Morton✨ About: Begoña Morton..." (Instagram) Herndon Parks and Recreation Department: "Herndon Police Department and Bragg stopped by today! Bragg was very excited to hear about the upcoming opening of the Bready Park Indoor Tennis Center on 9/27 and that Herndon has tennis courts in Bruin and Chandon Parks. Bragg reminds ..." (Facebook) Children's Science Center: "Make plans for a STEM-filled holiday weekend. The Lab is open each weekend for 2 hour timed entries at 10am and 2pm. We will also be open Monday, October 11 for the school holiday. Purchase your tickets at www.childsci.org/tickets or cli..." (Facebook) Herndon Police Department: "As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Fairfax County Sheriff will be holding a car seat installation/inspection event tomorrow morning. It's free! Thank you, Fairfax County Sheriff!" (Facebook) Herndon Children's Center: "NOW ENROLLING! Located in Herndon, VA, our NAEYC accredited, award winning daycare is now accepting new students with zero enrollment fee and 50% off of your security deposit! Learn more about our school at www.herndonchildrenscenter.org..." (Facebook) Rotary Club of Herndon: "Such a great family event! From the Rotary Club of Tysons Corner: The Tysons Rotary 5K Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday, November 14. Start Trotting: The Tysons Rotary 5K Turkey Trot will return as a LIVE race on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 ..." (Facebook) Town of Herndon Government: "Nature Fest is this Sunday at Runnymede Park. See you there!" (Facebook) Rotary Club of Herndon: "It is estimated that 844 million people lack access to clean water and 1,000 children die each day due to illness caused by drinking contaminated water. As a member of the Strategic Water Alliance, Rotary has raised over $450,000 to help..." (Facebook) Rotary Club of Herndon: "The 2022 Rotary International Convention will be held in Houston, TX - June 4-8, 2022. Learn more and register online. Virtual options are June 12-16, 2022. Early registration rates are available until December 15, 2021. We hope to see y..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Studio Muse - Virtual & In-person Music Instruction — Set up a trial music lesson today! (Visit website) Fairfax Christian School — Give Your Child a Competitive Advantage (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Big Book Sale at Great Falls Library! (September 24) Thrift Store Closing (September 25) Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (September 26) Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (September 27) Reston Shoreshim Kids Culture Club Simchat Torah Celebration (September 27) Voter Registration Drive - League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (September 28) Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Presents Nuts and Bolts (October 1) Add your event Housing: The Mighty 1,054 sqft Rivercrest Townhome Potomac Falls, Sterling (Details) Add your listing Job listings: Live Stream Technician - Sunday Mornings Only (Details) Add your job listing Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all next week for another update! 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