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SLHS Program Launches Student-Led Company
Sells student artist merchandise, net proceeds to charities reflected in art.
Art for sale

Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings
Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.
Budget Hearings
Super Heroes Splash and Dash in Reston
Aquathlon draws 150 participants as it raises funds for ‘Kids Helping Kids.’
Candidate List for Herndon Mayor and Town Council Released
Possible shake-up in Town Council members.

Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet Continues
Distribution limited to five Saturdays November through March
As the weather gets colder, the need for coats and winter outerwear is greater than ever this season for community members who are unsheltered.
Gardens of Note in Reston
Reston Chorale presents self-guided tour as fundraiser and community event.
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Great Falls Garden Club Celebrates 80 Years of Service
Members celebrate with a garden revitalization project.
Great Falls Garden Club

Kevin Davis Appointed Fairfax County Chief of Police
Supervisors respond to a new era of policing.
Coming out of a closed-door session on Friday, April 23, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors prepared, as Supervisor Penny Gross (D-Mason) said, “to select one of the most important hires it undertakes.”

MPA’s Group Art Exhibition Opens at Atrium Gallery
Ten local artists represented, works for sale.
McLean Project for the Arts announced the MPA Classworks Exhibition opening at its Atrium Gallery in the McLean Community Center.
Activist and Herndon Leader Lester (Les) Zidel Dies
Lester (Les) Zidel, 74, of Herndon died on Oct. 9, 2020.
Remembering Restonian Burton ‘Burt’ E. Lamkin
A leader who, with a smile, created other leaders
Reston pioneer, humanitarian, and entrepreneur Burton "Burt" Emmanuel Lamkin died June 24, at the age of 86.

SLHS Food Pantry Supports 250+ Students and Families Weekly
Registration open for benefit 0.5K race to stock the shelves.
Food pantry