Reston Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Reston VA

08 November, 2021

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RESTON, VA — Looking for things to do in the Reston area? Your Reston Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events throughout Reston: JLNV Virtual Meet & Greet When: Monday, November 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: You're invited to join us for a Zoom call from 6:00-6:45 pm to learn more about membership in the Junior League of Northern Virginia. Our members will share their experiences and opportunities they've explored through the Junior League, and answer any questions you may have ab... Learn More Featured Event: AARP's Tuesday Explorers presents the Mystery of the Centreville Six When: Tuesday, November 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Zoom online What: You're invited to join AARP member and friends for this free lecture: The Mystery of the Centreville Six.  This fascinating local story has roots dating back to the one of the earliest confrontations in the American Civil War. One hundred and thirty-three years later and a local ... Learn More Featured Event: AARP's Tuesday Explorers presents the Mystery of the Centreville Six (AARP Virginia ) Featured Event: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Tuesday, November 9th at 9:00 p.m. What: Self-care should be a daily priority. But for most of us, life gets busy and we don't always find the time to recharge. If you are looking for a reason to slow down and shift your priorities, National Spa Week is Nov. 4-9! In honor of this week that's focused on self-care, and FTD... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Celebree Reston Groundbreaking Event When: Tuesday, November 9th at 11:00 a.m. What: Celebree School, a nationwide franchise and leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, is pleased to announce a new preschool will be coming to the Reston, VA area (11109 Sunset Hills Rd... Learn More Fall Online Coding Classes with Boolean Girl start November 9th, ages 8 and up ! When: Tuesday, November 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: online What: Join Boolean Girl for a five-week coding class that will allow your child to fully explore the creative world of computer programming. Boolean Girl offers online classes in both Scratch and Python at a variety of different levels from absolute beginner to experienced coder. Wi... Learn More Leather working 101: Make a belt! When: Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Learn some fundamental leather working skills and make your own belt! You'll learn basics like sewing, dyeing, finishing, and construction techniques!  When your friends say oh nice belt! You can say " I made it!" Time: 7:00-9:00PM Class Fee: $65 Age Requirement: 18+ Dress Cod... Learn More On the Brink of Change: Fairfax County c. 1960 When: Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. What: This presentation looks at Fairfax County around 1960, when it was transitioning from an agricultural economy to the economic powerhouse it is today. The county was suburbanizing rapidly, but there was little indication of the transformation that was to come. It was a pivotal ... Learn More On the Brink of Change: Fairfax County c. 1960 When: Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1609-A Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA, 20190 What: This presentation looks at Fairfax County around 1960, when it was transitioning from an agricultural economy to the economic powerhouse it is today. The county was suburbanizing rapidly, but there was little indication of the transformation that was to come. It was a pivotal ... Learn More Intro to Sublimation Printing When: Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: What You'll Learn: You'll learn exactly what sublimation is, how to use Nova Labs' sublimation printer, and how to use a sublimation printer to customize:  puzzle blankssatin ribbonfeltpolyesterand more! Bring a full color picture on usb and you can take home some custom swag!... Learn More Featured Event: Loudoun Symphony Presents Honoring Our Veterans Virtual Concert When: Thursday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. What: Join us for this virtual concert to honor those who bravely served our country.  The program features patriotic music including the Armed Forces Medley, Poeme Heroique, Washington Post March, Jupiter from The Planets, Battle Hymn of the Republic and poems and stories shared by... Learn More Featured Event: Loudoun Symphony Presents Honoring Our Veterans Virtual Concert(Karen Knobloch) Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers When: Thursday, November 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: Veterans Day is a time to reflect and recognize the courage and dedication of active and former military service members. This year, honor your favorite veteran by sending a patriotic floral arrangement. FTD Flowers has beautiful bouquets and gifts that are perfect for the occ... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (FTD Flowers) Intro to Arduino Microcontrollers using TinkerCAD When: Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: This introductory class provides students with hands-on learning using a simulated, but realistic Arduino Microcontroller, Components, and testing equipment. What You'll Learn: basic functions of the Arduino Microcontroller using TinkerCAD Circuits' amazing electronics simul... Learn More Intro to Sergers When: Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: Take your sewing to the next level with this introductory class on the serger / overlock machine. Learn to create quick, clean, professional finishes on your sewing projects. This class will focus on the basic operation and threading of the serger, practice making simple stitc... Learn More Virtual Holiday Mixology Class When: Friday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Join the Junior League of Northern Virginia for a Mixology class featuring a variety of drinks guaranteed to make your holiday season extra merry. A zoom link and list of needed ingredients will be emailed to you the week of Nov. 7. Tickets can be purchased here. Learn More Featured Event: "Live, In-Person" Food Safety Training & Required Certification Classes When: Saturday, November 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: ORS Interactive Inc What: Classes in English & Spanish DMV Region – Managers and supervisors from restaurant and foodservice establishments, and members of the public, are invited to participate in "live, in-person" Professional Food Safety Training Classes leading to Food Protection Manager Certif... Learn More Featured Event: "Live, In-Person" Food Safety Training & Required Certification Classes (Doug Adair) Featured Event: Catoctin Holiday Art Tour When: Saturday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. What: November 13th and 14th, 10 am to 6 pm The Tenth Annual Catoctin Holiday Art Tour! Ease into your holiday shopping with this scenic art tour north of Route 9 near Lovettsville, Virginia. All 8 studios are located within a five mile radius, so you can get to all the stops in one... Learn More Featured Event: Catoctin Holiday Art Tour (AYALA Sherbow) Featured Event: Paint and Sip- Phi Beta Psi When: Saturday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 120 Cherry St SE What: Please join Upsilon Gamma with their first paint and sip event at the Vienna Community Center in Vienna, VA Paint a winter themed canvas that is skillfully instructed by a professional artistEnjoy wine & light food pairings along with a delicious dessert from Seasons 52Ou... Learn More Featured Event: Paint and Sip- Phi Beta Psi (kelli l) Barre Class with JLNV and Studio Barre Alexandria When: Saturday, November 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Studio Barre Alexandria What: Join the JLNV for 60-minute, calorie-torching, music bumping, personalized barre workout for all fitness levels. This will be an in-person class. Space is limited (16 openings). (All federal, state, local COVID requirements will be followed). Location: Studio Barre Alexandria... Learn More "Kinetic Energy" Reception - meet artist Marthe McGrath When: Saturday, November 13th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Reston Art Gallery & Studios What: Enjoy the movement of McGrath's colorful large-scale, statement-making, abstract paintings. Meet the artist on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20, from 2 – 4 pm. "Kinetic Energy" is on display through November 30, open weekends from 10am – 5 pm Saturday, 12pm – 5pm Sunday, or by ap... Learn More Blacksmithing 101: Forging a Feather Hook When: Saturday, November 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 1916 Isaac Newton Square W What: This class covers the basics of blacksmithing with a simple, fun project. We will be creating decorative steel hooks in the shape of bird feathers that are suitable for mounting on a wall. What you'll learn: Makers learn how to use hot-chisels, blacksmithing hammers, and soft... Learn More Art School & Career Panel Series When: Saturday, November 13th at 5:00 p.m. What: Interested in pursuing a degree in art history? Want to learn more about career paths for the burgeoning art historian, curator, or conservator? Join us on Saturday, November 13 at 5pm to hear a panel of professionals answer your questions about art history programs and opport... Learn More Nova Labs Art and Services Auction When: Saturday, November 13th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Online (already in progress) What: If you want to gift original art and not break the bank, visit our online auction.  Nova Labs is the premiere makerspace of the DMV, currently located at Isaac Newton Sq. in Reston.  Bid comfortably from home, get that difficult gift off your list, and support your next-door m... Learn More Help Save a Life - Blood Stem Cell Registry Drive When: Sunday, November 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 11900 Lawyers Rd What: Help save a life! Attend the blood stem cell registry drive at St. John Neumann Catholic Church Parish Hall on Sunday, November 14th, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm to be added to the national marrow donor registry if you are between the ages 18-40 to register, at no cost! You will b... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.