Fireflies in July Where/When?  Brown’s Chapel Park on Friday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Why Go? Fireflies are easy insects to like, with their cool blinking tails. Learn more about these tiny creatures and why they are important. Learn how to attract them to your yard and take home a glowing treat.  Pricing? $5 per person (RA Members)/$7 per person (non-members). Advance registration is required. Call 703-476-9689 and press 5 or e-mail naturecenter@reston.org.   Kids Fishing Derby Where/When? Lake Fairfax Park on Saturday, July 16 starting at 8 a.m. Why Go? New Horizons Bass Anglers knows fishing. …

Life X3 Where/When? Industrial Strength Theatre on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. Why Go? This latest production by Elden Street Players is the community theater premier of Life x3 byYasmina Reza. From the playwright of ART and God of Carnage comes a play contrasting man's ability to analyze and map the outermost reaches of the universe with his total inability to respond rationally to the most trivial domestic mishap.  Pricing? $19 Adults/ $16 Seniors and Students Bark for Life at Lake Anne Where/When? Lake Anne Plaza on Saturday, June 11 at 5:…

Bye, Bye, Birdie Where/When? Langston Hughes Middle School, Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Why Go? A retro-show with great music and dancing by very talented middle schoolers (one might be a neighbor!) Pricing? $8 at the door Two Super Sized Yard Sales  Where/When?  Girls Scouts: 2720 Viking Dr, Oak Hill on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Reston Association: 12001 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Why Go? It’s that time of year and the bargain hunting is particularly good in the beginning of yard sale season. …

Friday Night Live is Back Where/When? Herndon Town Green on Friday, May 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Why Go? A fun evening under the stars with good music, good food and great people. This year’s event is launched with “The Reagan Years”, an 80’s tribute band. Musical selections, although diverse in style, all share the "common thread" of success during the 80's decade. Pricing? Free  Moonlight and Magnolias Where/When? Reston Community Center Center Stage on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at 2:30 p.m. Why Go? For their final production of the 2010-2011 season, …

  The Scarlet Pimpernel  Where/When? South Lakes High School on  Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. (also May 5, 6 and 7). Why Go? A classic tale of double identity, betrayal and redemption (set to music) presented by the talented actors at South Lakes High School. Support local theatre and enjoy a great show. Pricing? $10 in advance ($12 at the door) Empty Bowls Fundraiser Where/When? St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Friday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go? A dinner fundraiser where you get to keep the handcrafted bowl.  All proceeds raised are donated to Food for Others, the largest …

Eco Friendly Wine Tasting at the Vineyard Table Where/When? The Vineyard Table (Herndon) on Friday, April 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Why Go? Wine-tasting is wonderful all on its own – doing so with a clear ecological conscious just sweetens the deal. Pricing? Free   Kids Trout Fishing – Snakeden Branch Where/When? Snakeden Branch, off of Soapstone between Glade and South Lakes on Saturday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. Why Go? The water has been stocked with trout, the day should be beautiful and fishing is the kind of thing every kid should do once, just to see if they love it.  Pricing?  Free   …

Paint Bowls for Empty Bowls Fundraiser Where/When? Clay Café Studios Chantilly from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17. Why Go? Clay Café Studios in Chantilly is supporting the Empty Bowls Fundraiser (to help raise money to keep food pantries and other sources of food, well stocked for our less fortunate community members) by having a paint one/donate one promotion all weekend. Mention Empty Bowls and you can paint one bowl for yourself, paint one (free) bowl for Empty Bowls. The Empty Bowls event will be on Friday, April 29 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at St. John Neumann Church in Reston. …

Whole Foods Supports RAMP Where/When? Whole Foods Markets on Thursday, March 10 (all day). Why Go? By picking up something to eat at Whole Foods on March 10, you’ll be supporting RAMP America, an organization committed  to help bring an end to poverty and malnutrition in Martin County, KY, one of the poorest areas in the Appalachian Mountain region. Whole Foods Markets will be donating 5 percent of net sales on March 10 to RAMP America. Pricing?  Lots of in-store specials and freebies Are You Ready To Rock? Where/When? Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, Thursday, March 10 starting at 9 p.m. Why Go? …

The weekend is just around the corner, as is Valentine's Day. These activities focus on the senses (and chocolate!) and you don't need a "plus one" to enjoy them.   Whoooo are You? Owl Prowl Where/When: Walker Nature Education Center   Thursday, Feb. 10 7:00 pm – 8:30 p.m. Why go? Outside at night, with a bright moon, looking for owls with a wildlife rehabilitator from the Raptor Conservancy.   Pricing: $5 for RA Members/$8 for Non-Members  - connect with Reston Association (703-476-9689 , then 5)  to reserve a spot.   An Intimate Evening with SGGL Where/When: Jammin Java in Vienna  Thursday …

It’s Thursday, and you need ideas on what to do for the weekend. Reston Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.  Wine and Chocolate  Where/When: Lake Anne Florist, Virginia Gourmet Wine and Food, Chesapeake Chocolates  Thursday Feb 3 , 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Why Go:  Wine. Chocolate.  Is there really anything else we need to say? Pricing: Free tastings, significant savings on featured wines Twilight of the Golds Where/When:   Reston Community Center’s CenterStage  Friday, Feb. 4 or Saturday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Why Go: Reston Community Players …