The Observer Newspapers | Events During the Week of July 11

July 11, 2008

Public Meeting Planned for Bus Route Changes

Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proposing changes to Fairfax Connector route RIBS 4, and will hold a public meeting at 10:30 a.m. July 12 at the North County Government Center, 12000 Bowman Towne Dr. in Reston, to receive comments on the proposal. If approved, the changes are expected to occur in October 2008. The proposed changes include the addition of bi-directional service, which would be accomplished with a new route called RIBS 6 that would follow the same path as RIBS 4 but in the opposite direction (similar to RIBS 1 and RIBS 3). The portion of the route along Baron Cameron Avenue-Wiehle Avenue-North Shore Drive would be eliminated, and the span of service would be changed to approximately 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The revised RIBS 4 and the new RIBS 6 both would run at an hourly frequency, staggered to provide 30-minute bi-directional service on all route segments. Call 703-324-1120, TTY 703-324-1102.

Yard Sale Planned

Great Falls United Methodist Church will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12 at 10100 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. Space is available for rent for $20. Contact Carol Wesley Wright at carolwright@starpower.net or 703-582-1640.

Child Advocates Needed in Court System, Informational Meeting Planned

Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocate, an independent nonprofit organization, is currently seeking volunteers to assist with cases in the Fairfax County Domestic & Juvenile Relations Court system. Fairfax CASA recruits and trains volunteers to investigate a child's situation and to advocate for the best interests of the child in court. All CASA volunteers undergo extensive training; no prior experience in child welfare or the law is required. An informational session will be held from 11 a.m. to noon July 12 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston. Contact Elisa Kosarin, recruitment and training manager, at 703-273-3526, ext. 22, or ekosarin@casafairfax.org or visit www.casafairfax.org.

Robeks to Offer Free Smoothies This Weekend

The newest Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats is celebrating its grand opening in Reston (1835 Fountain Drive) from noon to 3 p.m. July 12 with free smoothies. Robeks will offer customers the choice of a free 12-ounce Strawnana Berry or Mahalo Mango smoothie during Saturday's grand opening in Reston. The first 100 people to arrive at the new location will also receive a free Robeks T-shirt (limited to one per customer). Call 703-787-7755.

Artist to Visit Town Center Store

Disney and Olympic poster artist Tim Rogerson will visit ArtInsights at Reston Town Center from 2 to 6 p.m. July 12. Rogerson has created posters of movies such as "Peter Pan," "The Lion King," "Lady and the Tramp" and "Winnie the Pooh. His pieces will be on display at ArtInsights through Aug. 16. Visit www.artinsights.com.

Cabaret Show to be Held

Moonlight Cabaret will return to Reston on July 12 at the Cafe Montmartre at the Lake Anne Village Center. Music and dancing begin at 7:30 p.m. A mix of ballroom, Latin, swing and disco music will provide for a wide variety of dancing with tunes from the 1930s to the 1980s. The Cabaret show begins at 8:45 p.m., and the baseball sketch, "Who's on First," will be performed during the 60-minute summer-themed part of the show. Songs performed include "Summertime," "The Summer Wind" and "Summer Nights," among others. Open mike singing and dancing will run from 9:45 to 10:45 p.m. Contact show producer Jerry Katz at gamekatz@comcast.net.

RCA to Hold Elections, Presidential Straw Poll

Reston Citizens Association will conduct elections for its Board of Directors during the Reston Festival July 12 and 13 at Reston Town Center. Candidates in the election are Marion Stillson (president), Mike Corrigan and Diane Lewis (at-large directors), Barbara Burleson and John Lovaas (Lake Anne/Tall Oaks directors), and Todd Harbour (Hunters Woods director). No candidates have filed for open positions from the North Point and South Lakes districts, but write-in candidates are allowed. In addition, RCA will be holding a straw poll for the U.S. Presidential election at the festival. Attendees are invited to stop by the RCA booth and participate in the straw pool. Anyone older than 16 years of age who lives in Reston and is otherwise eligible to vote in November can cast a poll vote. To cast your straw poll vote, you must also vote the RCA Board of Directors election.

Site to Host Living History Weekend

Sully Historic Site hosts its annual World War II Living History Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13. Attendees will have the chance to meet more than 100 reenactors representing both Axis and Allied troops and get an up-close look at what life was like for soldiers and civilians throughout the war. Interpreters will have authentic uniforms, equipment, weapons and vehicles, including a halftrack tank, on display in their camps. On Saturday at noon and 2 p.m., attendees will have the chance to hear period music by TreVochŽ. Children can participate in games and make a period craft to take home. American Legion Post 177 will be providing food and drink for purchase. The event will go on rain or shine. Admission is $7 per adult and $5 per senior and child. All World War II veterans are admitted free of charge. Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way in Chantilly. Call 703-437-1794.

Church of the Good Shepherd to Welcome New Pastor

The Church of the Good Shepherd, a United Methodist church in Vienna, will welcome its new pastor Mark Burgess with a reception on July 13, following its 10 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Burgess, whose appointment to the church begins July 1, preached his first service on July 6. The church, located at 2351 Hunter Mill Rd. in Vienna, has a summer worship schedule with a single 10 a.m. service through Aug. 31.

Spiritual Foundation to Host Workshop July 13

The Spiritual Science Research Foundation will host a free workshop on the role of the spiritual dimension and the spiritual master from 1:15 to 3 p.m. July 13 at the Reston Regional Library, located at 11925 Bowman Towne Dr. in Reston. Call 1-877-909-7773, e-mail info@SpiritualResearchFoundation.org or visit www.SpiritualResearchFoundation.org/events.

Camp Power Lab Planned for July 14 to 18

Area children are invited to register for Camp Power Lab, a free children's camp at Reston Presbyterian Church, located at 10610 Sunset Hills Rd. in Reston. Camp Power Lab will run from July 14 to 18 and enrollment is limited. Visit www.rpcconnected.org or call 703-759-5515.

Park Authority Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Lose The Training Wheels program sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority. This program uses specially designed bikes that help children with disabilities conquer two-wheelers and ride without fear. Anyone 15 years of age or older can volunteer, and volunteers are needed for week-long sessions slated for July. Volunteers earn five free RECenter guest passes for every session worked. The program is looking to fill two volunteer roles: spotters who run alongside the child as they learn and provide physical and emotional support and administrative assistants to help with check-in and other necessary paperwork. Sessions will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as follows:

• July 14 to 18 at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy in Chantilly

• July 21 to 25 at Herndon High School

• July 28 to Aug. 1 at Herndon High School

Contact Emily House at 703-324-8641, TTY 703-803-3354, or emily.house@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Mutts Gone Nuts at Farmers Market

Jessie and James with Mutts Gone Nuts will perform at the Herndon Farmers Market Fun Days from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. July 17 on the Herndon Municipal Center Town Green, located at 777 Lynn St. The show is open to adults and children of all ages and is free to attend. Call the Herndon Community Center at 703-787-7300.